Zip code 71450: Marthaville, Louisiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 71450
71450 is a rural zip code in Marthaville, Louisiana (Natchitoches Parish), covering 63 sq mi of land. About 842 people live here, or 13 per square mile. The median resident is 38.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $44,055 a year, about 55% of the national median of $80,734. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 91% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 33 minutes each way, and 19% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; healthcare; and construction and repair.
How 71450 compares
- Housing vacancy35.4%99thU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%42nd of 493 in LA
- 99thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%13th of 458 in LA
- Residents under 1836.9%99thU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%16th of 501 in LA
- Homeownership rate91.4%97thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%55th of 492 in LA
- Healthcare workers16.1%97thU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%64th of 500 in LA
- 94thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.49565th of 492 in LA
- 90thU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%78th of 501 in LA
- Average commute33 min87thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min117th of 471 in LA
- 80thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%67th of 501 in LA
- Work from home19.2%75thU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%20th of 500 in LA
- Poverty rate13.3%62ndU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%341st of 493 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$50,00055thU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,701114th of 492 in LA
- 54thU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%71st of 500 in LA
- Median age38.647thU.S. 38.9 · LA 38273rd of 501 in LA
- Diversity index47.347thU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.9235th of 501 in LA
- 42ndU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%291st of 500 in LA
- Government workers12.4%39thU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%359th of 500 in LA
- 36thU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%69th of 501 in LA
- Veterans3%15thU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%421st of 501 in LA
- Per capita income$26,29311thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,038335th of 501 in LA
- Median household income$44,0555thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,756347th of 459 in LA
- Population density13/sq mi2ndU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi433rd of 501 in LA
- Population8421stU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,961407th of 501 in LA
- 1stStrengthU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%433rd of 500 in LA
- Broadband access59.9%1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%458th of 492 in LA
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%424th of 500 in LA
| Measure | 71450 | Natchitoches | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing vacancy | 35.4% | 22.6% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 42nd of 493 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 100% | 56.5% | 54.8% | 51.1% | 13th of 458 | |
| Residents under 18 | 36.9% | 22.9% | 23.5% | 22% | 16th of 501 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 91.4% | 60.9% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 55th of 492 | |
| Healthcare workers | 16.1% | 11% | 11% | 9.7% | 64th of 500 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.522 | 0.510 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 65th of 492 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 24% | 17.1% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 78th of 501 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 33 min | 22.5 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 117th of 471 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 12% | 6.7% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 67th of 501 | |
| Work from home | 19.2% | 3.6% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 20th of 500 | |
| Poverty rate | 13.3% | 25.4% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 341st of 493 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $50,000 | $36,511 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 114th of 492 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.6% | 25.8% | 27% | 35.7% | 71st of 500 | |
| Median age | 38.6 | 33.4 | 38 | 38.9 | 273rd of 501 | |
| Diversity index | 47.3 | 58.7 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 235th of 501 | |
| Self-employed workers | 8.7% | 9.1% | 10.6% | 10% | 291st of 500 | |
| Government workers | 12.4% | 22.3% | 16% | 14.5% | 359th of 500 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 6.4% | 1.6% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 69th of 501 | |
| Veterans | 3% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 421st of 501 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $26,293 | $27,533 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 335th of 501 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $44,055 | $46,292 | $60,756 | $80,734 | 347th of 459 | |
| Population density | 13/sq mi | 29/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 433rd of 501 | |
| Population | 842 | 36,693 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 407th of 501 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 0.9% | 5.6% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 433rd of 500 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 59.9% | 81.9% | 86.6% | 91% | 458th of 492 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 1.8% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 424th 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
- White68%
- Black4%
- Hispanic26%
- Asian1%
- Native American0.4%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial1%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 362
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Family households
- 46.4%
- Married couples
- 37%
- Living alone
- 53.6%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 3%
- Male / female
- 38% / 62%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 560
- Owner-occupied
- 91.4%
- Vacant
- 35.4%
- Median year built
- 1989
- Median rooms
- 5.7
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 100%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- 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 | 71450 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $59,048 | $74,888 |
| Service | $6,765 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | under $2,500 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $29,375 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $52,344 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 97.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.6%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 22.4%
- Households with broadband
- 59.9%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 10.2%
- No internet access
- 40.1%
- Without health insurance
- 12%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Marthaville
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Natchitoches Parish
- Center point
- 31.7790° N, 93.3987° W
- Land area
- 63 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
71450 spans 2 counties
- Natchitoches Parish79% of land
- Sabine Parish21% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Belmont (unincorporated)2% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 71450
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71065 | Pleasant Hill, LA | 6.3 mi | $26,333 |
| 71406 | Belmont, LA | 7 mi | — |
| 71469 | Robeline, LA | 9.5 mi | $50,994 |
| 71063 | Pelican, LA | 11 mi | — |
| 71066 | Powhatan, LA | 14 mi | — |
| 71497 | Natchitoches, LA | 18 mi | under $2,500 |
| 71457 | Natchitoches, LA | 18 mi | $46,668 |
| 71486 | Zwolle, LA | 19 mi | $45,918 |
| 71019 | Coushatta, LA | 19 mi | $49,943 |
| 71458 | Natchitoches, LA · PO box | 19 mi | — |
| 71419 | Converse, LA | 19 mi | $71,875 |
| 71449 | Many, LA | 20 mi | $49,020 |
Questions about 71450
What city is zip code 71450?
71450 is assigned to Marthaville, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 71450 in?
71450 is mostly in Natchitoches Parish, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 71450?
About 842 people live in 71450, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 71450 in?
71450 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 71450?
The median household income in 71450 is $44,055.
What zip codes are near 71450?
The closest zip codes to 71450 are 71065, 71406, 71469, 71063, 71066.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71450, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.