Zip code 71046: Keatchie, Louisiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 71046
71046 is a rural zip code in Keatchie, Louisiana (De Soto Parish), covering 86 sq mi of land. About 1,033 people live here, or 12 per square mile. The median resident is 40.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $52,679 a year, 35% below the national median of $80,734. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $84,000, or 1.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 89% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $774 a month.
11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 51.7 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; education; and transportation and moving goods.
How 71046 compares
- Average commute51.7 min99thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min6th of 471 in LA
- Unemployment rate16.4%99thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%24th of 500 in LA
- Homeownership rate89.3%95thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%73rd of 492 in LA
- 87thU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%93rd of 501 in LA
- 76thU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%166th of 500 in LA
- Government workers17.9%76thU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%196th of 500 in LA
- Housing vacancy10.7%74thU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%361st of 493 in LA
- Veterans7.4%71stU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%134th of 501 in LA
- Median age40.460thU.S. 38.9 · LA 38210th of 501 in LA
- 58thU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.495269th of 492 in LA
- Poverty rate11.7%54thU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%365th of 493 in LA
- Diversity index48.649thU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.9219th of 501 in LA
- 49thU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%271st of 500 in LA
- Tech workers2.8%48thU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%79th of 500 in LA
- Uninsured rate5.4%37thU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%331st of 501 in LA
- Broadband access90.1%35thU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%120th of 492 in LA
- Residents under 1820.1%32ndU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%338th of 501 in LA
- Median household income$52,67912thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,756257th of 459 in LA
- Per capita income$25,97110thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,038344th of 501 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$35,77410thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,701345th of 492 in LA
- 5thU.S. $1,413 · LA $1,064272nd of 391 in LA
- Work from home4.1%5thU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%295th of 500 in LA
- 5thU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%290th of 501 in LA
- 3rdWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%383rd of 500 in LA
- 2ndStrengthU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%403rd of 458 in LA
- Population1,0331stU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,961382nd of 501 in LA
- Population density12/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi445th of 501 in LA
- Median home value$84,0001stU.S. $332,700 · LA $216,500409th of 450 in LA
| Measure | 71046 | De Soto | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteWeakness | 51.7 min | 28.1 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 6th of 471 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 16.4% | 6% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 24th of 500 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 89.3% | 77.2% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 73rd of 492 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 23.1% | 18.8% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 93rd of 501 | |
| Self-employed workers | 11.8% | 11% | 10.6% | 10% | 166th of 500 | |
| Government workers | 17.9% | 12.9% | 16% | 14.5% | 196th of 500 | |
| Housing vacancy | 10.7% | 17.3% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 361st of 493 | |
| Veterans | 7.4% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 134th of 501 | |
| Median age | 40.4 | 40 | 38 | 38.9 | 210th of 501 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.444 | 0.489 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 269th of 492 | |
| Poverty rate | 11.7% | 21.5% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 365th of 493 | |
| Diversity index | 48.6 | 53.4 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 219th of 501 | |
| Healthcare workers | 9.4% | 11.5% | 11% | 9.7% | 271st of 500 | |
| Tech workers | 2.8% | 0.2% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 79th of 500 | |
| Uninsured rate | 5.4% | 5.2% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 331st of 501 | |
| Broadband access | 90.1% | 79.5% | 86.6% | 91% | 120th of 492 | |
| Residents under 18 | 20.1% | 23.9% | 23.5% | 22% | 338th of 501 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $52,679 | $48,578 | $60,756 | $80,734 | 257th of 459 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $25,971 | $29,808 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 344th of 501 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $35,774 | $41,330 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 345th of 492 | |
| Median gross rent | $774 | $687 | $1,064 | $1,413 | 272nd of 391 | |
| Work from home | 4.1% | 4.3% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 295th of 500 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.8% | 1.1% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 290th of 501 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 10.6% | 16% | 27% | 35.7% | 383rd of 500 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 23.5% | 54.4% | 54.8% | 51.1% | 403rd of 458 | |
| Population | 1,033 | 27,026 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 382nd of 501 | |
| Population density | 12/sq mi | 31/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 445th of 501 | |
| Median home value | $84,000 | $154,900 | $216,500 | $332,700 | 409th of 450 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White68%
- Black21%
- Hispanic10%
- Asian0%
- Native American0.8%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial0.8%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 392
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Family households
- 65.6%
- Married couples
- 54.8%
- Living alone
- 29.3%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 7.4%
- Male / female
- 48% / 52%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 439
- Owner-occupied
- 89.3%
- Vacant
- 10.7%
- Median year built
- 2001
- Median rooms
- 6.3
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 23.5%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 23.5%
- Home value to income
- 1.6× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 71046 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $40,556 | $74,888 |
| Service | $11,016 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $27,917 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $114,167 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $50,147 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 71%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.6%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 2%
- Households with broadband
- 90.1%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 45.7%
- No internet access
- 9.4%
- Without health insurance
- 5.4%
- Limited-English households
- 0.8%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Keatchie
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- De Soto Parish
- Center point
- 32.1724° N, 93.9350° W
- Land area
- 86 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
71046 spans 2 counties
- De Soto Parish87% of land
- Caddo Parish13% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Keachi6% of zip
- Longstreet1% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 71046
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71050 | Longstreet, LA · PO box | 5.3 mi | — |
| 71030 | Gloster, LA | 8.3 mi | $64,146 |
| 71047 | Keithville, LA | 9.1 mi | $58,467 |
| 71032 | Grand Cane, LA | 9.8 mi | $60,972 |
| 71078 | Stonewall, LA | 11 mi | $86,042 |
| 71049 | Logansport, LA | 11 mi | $37,455 |
| 71007 | Bethany, LA | 14 mi | $66,477 |
| 71129 | Shreveport, LA | 15 mi | $51,013 |
| 71027 | Frierson, LA | 15 mi | $42,781 |
| 75639 | De Berry, TX | 16 mi | $49,344 |
| 75685 | Panola, TX · PO box | 16 mi | — |
| 71118 | Shreveport, LA | 17 mi | $50,287 |
Zip codes like 71046 elsewhere
Questions about 71046
What city is zip code 71046?
71046 is assigned to Keatchie, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 71046 in?
71046 is mostly in De Soto Parish, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 71046?
About 1,033 people live in 71046, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 71046 in?
71046 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 71046?
The median household income in 71046 is $52,679.
What zip codes are near 71046?
The closest zip codes to 71046 are 71050, 71030, 71047, 71032, 71078.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71046, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.