Zip code 71326: Clayton, Louisiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 71326
71326 is a rural zip code in Clayton, Louisiana (Catahoula Parish), covering 67 sq mi of land. About 852 people live here, or 13 per square mile. The median resident is 34.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
45.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 81% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $442 a month.
19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 33.9 minutes each way, and 14% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; sales; and education.
How 71326 compares
- Poverty rate45.6%99thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%20th of 493 in LA
- 99thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%62nd of 458 in LA
- Housing vacancy26.8%97thU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%88th of 493 in LA
- 96thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.49543rd of 492 in LA
- Government workers22.3%90thU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%110th of 500 in LA
- Average commute33.9 min89thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min100th of 471 in LA
- Homeownership rate80.8%80thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%185th of 492 in LA
- 79thU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%135th of 501 in LA
- 79thU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%148th of 500 in LA
- Uninsured rate10.4%73rdU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%107th of 501 in LA
- Diversity index56.264thU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.9115th of 501 in LA
- Work from home13.5%54thU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%52nd of 500 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$49,12553rdU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,701125th of 492 in LA
- 30thU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%328th of 500 in LA
- 17thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%208th of 500 in LA
- Median age34.216thU.S. 38.9 · LA 38421st of 501 in LA
- Veterans3.1%16thU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%415th of 501 in LA
- Residents under 1816.9%14thU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%398th of 501 in LA
- Per capita income$20,9703rdWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,038438th of 501 in LA
- Broadband access74.2%2ndWeaknessU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%393rd of 492 in LA
- Population8521stU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,961406th of 501 in LA
- Population density13/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi437th of 501 in LA
- 1stU.S. $1,413 · LA $1,064381st of 391 in LA
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%416th of 501 in LA
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%371st of 500 in LA
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%453rd of 500 in LA
| Measure | 71326 | Catahoula | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rateWeakness | 45.6% | 24.3% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 20th of 493 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 76.2% | 66.3% | 54.8% | 51.1% | 62nd of 458 | |
| Housing vacancy | 26.8% | 28.4% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 88th of 493 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.539 | 0.433 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 43rd of 492 | |
| Government workers | 22.3% | 27.1% | 16% | 14.5% | 110th of 500 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 33.9 min | 27.4 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 100th of 471 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 80.8% | 78% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 185th of 492 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 21% | 18.8% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 135th of 501 | |
| Self-employed workers | 12.4% | 14.8% | 10.6% | 10% | 148th of 500 | |
| Uninsured rate | 10.4% | 6.8% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 107th of 501 | |
| Diversity index | 56.2 | 49 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 115th of 501 | |
| Work from home | 13.5% | 13.1% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 52nd of 500 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $49,125 | $39,729 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 125th of 492 | |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% | 8.9% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 328th of 500 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 18.5% | 16% | 27% | 35.7% | 208th of 500 | |
| Median age | 34.2 | 39.8 | 38 | 38.9 | 421st of 501 | |
| Veterans | 3.1% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 415th of 501 | |
| Residents under 18 | 16.9% | 22.1% | 23.5% | 22% | 398th of 501 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $20,970 | $24,945 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 438th of 501 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 74.2% | 76.7% | 86.6% | 91% | 393rd of 492 | |
| Population | 852 | 8,583 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 406th of 501 | |
| Population density | 13/sq mi | 12/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 437th of 501 | |
| Median gross rent | $442 | $821 | $1,064 | $1,413 | 381st of 391 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 0.4% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 416th of 501 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 0% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 371st of 500 | |
| Healthcare workers | 2.5% | 12% | 11% | 9.7% | 453rd of 500 |
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
- White50%
- Black43%
- Hispanic0%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other2%
- Multiracial5%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 438
- Average household size
- 2
- Family households
- 60.7%
- Married couples
- 47.3%
- Living alone
- 37.4%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 3.1%
- Male / female
- 44% / 56%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 598
- Owner-occupied
- 80.8%
- Vacant
- 26.8%
- Median year built
- 1982
- Median rooms
- 5.1
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 76.2%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 26.2%
- Home value to income
- —
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 | 71326 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $53,264 | $74,888 |
| Service | $14,861 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $47,083 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $54,375 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $4,603 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 80.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.5%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 0%
- Households with broadband
- 74.2%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 4.8%
- No internet access
- 16%
- Without health insurance
- 10.4%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Clayton
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Catahoula Parish
- Center point
- 31.7722° N, 91.5857° W
- Land area
- 67 sq mi
- Water area
- 1.6 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
71326 spans 2 counties
- Catahoula Parish74% of land
- Concordia Parish26% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Clayton2% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 71326
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71334 | Ferriday, LA | 7.2 mi | $34,804 |
| 71375 | Waterproof, LA | 8.4 mi | $24,231 |
| 71368 | Sicily Island, LA | 9.3 mi | $39,129 |
| 71340 | Harrisonburg, LA | 13 mi | $65,121 |
| 71378 | Wisner, LA | 14 mi | $36,950 |
| 71377 | Wildsville, LA · PO box | 16 mi | — |
| 71336 | Gilbert, LA | 18 mi | $45,868 |
| 39122 | Natchez, MS · PO box | 18 mi | — |
| 71243 | Fort Necessity, LA | 18 mi | $77,847 |
| 71366 | Saint Joseph, LA | 18 mi | $48,977 |
| 71425 | Enterprise, LA | 19 mi | $32,031 |
| 71249 | Jigger, LA · PO box | 21 mi | — |
Questions about 71326
What city is zip code 71326?
71326 is assigned to Clayton, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 71326 in?
71326 is mostly in Catahoula Parish, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 71326?
About 852 people live in 71326, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 71326 in?
71326 is in Central Time.
What zip codes are near 71326?
The closest zip codes to 71326 are 71334, 71375, 71368, 71340, 71378.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71326, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.