Zip code 71354: Monterey, Louisiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 71354
71354 is a rural zip code in Monterey, Louisiana (Concordia Parish), covering 138 sq mi of land. About 1,394 people live here, or 10 per square mile. The median resident is 42.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $87,059 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 35.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $120,100, or 1.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 81% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,099 a month.
15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 41.5 minutes each way, and 11% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; construction and repair; and healthcare.
How 71354 compares
- Unemployment rate20.4%99thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%16th of 500 in LA
- Uninsured rate29.7%99thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%7th of 501 in LA
- Poverty rate35.6%98thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%54th of 493 in LA
- Average commute41.5 min98thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min28th of 471 in LA
- Housing vacancy32.8%98thU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%49th of 493 in LA
- 90thU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%91st of 500 in LA
- Healthcare workers12.5%85thU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%142nd of 500 in LA
- Homeownership rate80.6%80thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%189th of 492 in LA
- 78thU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%139th of 501 in LA
- Median age42.273rdU.S. 38.9 · LA 38162nd of 501 in LA
- Government workers16.2%67thU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%232nd of 500 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$51,80661stU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,70195th of 492 in LA
- Median household income$87,05959thU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,75653rd of 459 in LA
- 57thU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.495270th of 492 in LA
- Work from home11.3%42ndU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%73rd of 500 in LA
- 39thU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%280th of 458 in LA
- Per capita income$34,76933rdU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,038152nd of 501 in LA
- Veterans4.4%31stU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%338th of 501 in LA
- Broadband access89.2%29thU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%136th of 492 in LA
- Median gross rent$1,09928thU.S. $1,413 · LA $1,064107th of 391 in LA
- Diversity index28.321stU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.9387th of 501 in LA
- 10thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%290th of 500 in LA
- Residents under 1815.5%9thU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%417th of 501 in LA
- Median home value$120,1005thU.S. $332,700 · LA $216,500316th of 450 in LA
- Population1,3942ndU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,961354th of 501 in LA
- Population density10/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi462nd of 501 in LA
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%417th of 501 in LA
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%372nd of 500 in LA
| Measure | 71354 | Concordia | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 20.4% | 11.7% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 16th of 500 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 29.7% | 9.8% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 7th of 501 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 35.6% | 31.8% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 54th of 493 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 41.5 min | 21.1 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 28th of 471 | |
| Housing vacancy | 32.8% | 25% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 49th of 493 | |
| Self-employed workers | 14.9% | 11.5% | 10.6% | 10% | 91st of 500 | |
| Healthcare workers | 12.5% | 9.5% | 11% | 9.7% | 142nd of 500 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 80.6% | 74.2% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 189th of 492 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 20.8% | 19.2% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 139th of 501 | |
| Median age | 42.2 | 38.4 | 38 | 38.9 | 162nd of 501 | |
| Government workers | 16.2% | 21.1% | 16% | 14.5% | 232nd of 500 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $51,806 | $36,742 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 95th of 492 | |
| Median household income | $87,059 | $39,943 | $60,756 | $80,734 | 53rd of 459 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.444 | 0.524 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 270th of 492 | |
| Work from home | 11.3% | 3.9% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 73rd of 500 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 48% | 57% | 54.8% | 51.1% | 280th of 458 | |
| Per capita income | $34,769 | $25,449 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 152nd of 501 | |
| Veterans | 4.4% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 338th of 501 | |
| Broadband access | 89.2% | 81.4% | 86.6% | 91% | 136th of 492 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,099 | $771 | $1,064 | $1,413 | 107th of 391 | |
| Diversity index | 28.3 | 53.9 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 387th of 501 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 15% | 17.2% | 27% | 35.7% | 290th of 500 | |
| Residents under 18 | 15.5% | 23.4% | 23.5% | 22% | 417th of 501 | |
| Median home value | $120,100 | $103,800 | $216,500 | $332,700 | 316th of 450 | |
| Population | 1,394 | 18,174 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 354th of 501 | |
| Population density | 10/sq mi | 26/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 462nd of 501 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 2% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 417th of 501 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 1.1% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 372nd 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
- White84%
- Black0%
- Hispanic6%
- Asian0%
- Native American4%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial6%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 454
- Average household size
- 3.1
- Family households
- 69.4%
- Married couples
- 55.7%
- Living alone
- 15.9%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 4.4%
- Male / female
- 58% / 42%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 676
- Owner-occupied
- 80.6%
- Vacant
- 32.8%
- Median year built
- 1988
- Median rooms
- 5.2
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 48%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 48%
- Home value to income
- 1.4× (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 | 71354 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $62,944 | $74,888 |
| Service | $11,850 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $24,632 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $81,658 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $152,880 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 91.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 3.6%
- Households with broadband
- 89.2%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 49.8%
- No internet access
- 9.3%
- Without health insurance
- 29.7%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Monterey
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Concordia Parish
- Center point
- 31.4045° N, 91.7501° W
- Land area
- 138 sq mi
- Water area
- 6.5 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Monterey (unincorporated)2% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 71354
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71316 | Acme, LA | 8 mi | — |
| 71373 | Vidalia, LA | 9.9 mi | $45,690 |
| 71343 | Jonesville, LA | 12 mi | $48,927 |
| 71377 | Wildsville, LA · PO box | 14 mi | — |
| 71351 | Marksville, LA | 20 mi | $46,378 |
| 71320 | Bordelonville, LA | 20 mi | — |
| 71334 | Ferriday, LA | 21 mi | $34,804 |
| 39121 | Natchez, MS · PO box | 21 mi | — |
| 39165 | Sibley, MS · PO box | 21 mi | — |
| 71331 | Effie, LA | 21 mi | $56,458 |
| 71363 | Rhinehart, LA · PO box | 22 mi | — |
| 39122 | Natchez, MS · PO box | 23 mi | — |
Zip codes like 71354 elsewhere
Questions about 71354
What city is zip code 71354?
71354 is assigned to Monterey, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 71354 in?
71354 is in Concordia Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of 71354?
About 1,394 people live in 71354, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 71354 in?
71354 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 71354?
The median household income in 71354 is $87,059.
What zip codes are near 71354?
The closest zip codes to 71354 are 71316, 71373, 71343, 71377, 71351.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71354, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.