Zip code 71454: Montgomery, Louisiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 71454
71454 is a rural zip code in Montgomery, Louisiana (Grant Parish), covering 106 sq mi of land. About 2,553 people live here, or 24 per square mile. The median resident is 42.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $59,833 a year, 26% below the national median of $80,734. 17% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $75,200, or 1.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 82% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,036 a month.
17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 30.2 minutes each way, and 1% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; management; and legal and social services.
How 71454 compares
- Government workers34.7%99thU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%32nd of 500 in LA
- Housing vacancy20.5%94thU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%174th of 493 in LA
- Homeownership rate82.2%83rdStrengthU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%168th of 492 in LA
- 82ndU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%114th of 501 in LA
- Uninsured rate11.9%80thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%69th of 501 in LA
- Poverty rate17%77thU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%265th of 493 in LA
- Average commute30.2 min75thU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min174th of 471 in LA
- 74thU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%201st of 500 in LA
- Median age42.373rdU.S. 38.9 · LA 38157th of 501 in LA
- Veterans6.7%62ndU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%171st of 501 in LA
- 37thU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%287th of 458 in LA
- Diversity index32.226thU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.9360th of 501 in LA
- Median gross rent$1,03624thU.S. $1,413 · LA $1,064132nd of 391 in LA
- 21stU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.495383rd of 492 in LA
- Median household income$59,83320thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,756202nd of 459 in LA
- Per capita income$30,07719thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,038247th of 501 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$37,19214thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,701318th of 492 in LA
- 13thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%255th of 500 in LA
- Residents under 1814.1%6thU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%434th of 501 in LA
- 5thU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%397th of 500 in LA
- Population2,5534thU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,961296th of 501 in LA
- Population density24/sq mi3rdU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi380th of 501 in LA
- 2ndU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%361st of 501 in LA
- Median home value$75,2001stU.S. $332,700 · LA $216,500427th of 450 in LA
- 1stU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%410th of 500 in LA
- Broadband access57.6%1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%467th of 492 in LA
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%395th of 500 in LA
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%465th of 500 in LA
| Measure | 71454 | Grant | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government workers | 34.7% | 24.9% | 16% | 14.5% | 32nd of 500 | |
| Housing vacancy | 20.5% | 18.3% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 174th of 493 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 82.2% | 79.4% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 168th of 492 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 21.8% | 15.7% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 114th of 501 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 11.9% | 7.1% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 69th of 501 | |
| Poverty rate | 17% | 17% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 265th of 493 | |
| Average commute | 30.2 min | 29.3 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 174th of 471 | |
| Unemployment rate | 6.5% | 3.7% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 201st of 500 | |
| Median age | 42.3 | 38.4 | 38 | 38.9 | 157th of 501 | |
| Veterans | 6.7% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 171st of 501 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 47.4% | 43.3% | 54.8% | 51.1% | 287th of 458 | |
| Diversity index | 32.2 | 42.6 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 360th of 501 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,036 | $904 | $1,064 | $1,413 | 132nd of 391 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.401 | 0.430 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 383rd of 492 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $59,833 | $64,016 | $60,756 | $80,734 | 202nd of 459 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $30,077 | $27,694 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 247th of 501 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $37,192 | $44,697 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 318th of 492 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 16.7% | 15.4% | 27% | 35.7% | 255th of 500 | |
| Residents under 18 | 14.1% | 20.9% | 23.5% | 22% | 434th of 501 | |
| Self-employed workers | 5.1% | 8.5% | 10.6% | 10% | 397th of 500 | |
| Population | 2,553 | 22,095 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 296th of 501 | |
| Population density | 24/sq mi | 34/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 380th of 501 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.2% | 3.7% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 361st of 501 | |
| Median home value | $75,200 | $143,300 | $216,500 | $332,700 | 427th of 450 | |
| Work from home | 1% | 3.1% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 410th of 500 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 57.6% | 79.1% | 86.6% | 91% | 467th of 492 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 0.3% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 395th of 500 | |
| Healthcare workers | 1.1% | 11% | 11% | 9.7% | 465th 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
- White81%
- Black7%
- Hispanic0%
- Asian0%
- Native American1%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial11%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 1,072
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Family households
- 64.4%
- Married couples
- 39.2%
- Living alone
- 33.5%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 6.7%
- Male / female
- 52% / 48%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,349
- Owner-occupied
- 82.2%
- Vacant
- 20.5%
- Median year built
- 1992
- Median rooms
- 4.9
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 47.4%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 14.9%
- Home value to income
- 1.3× (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 | 71454 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $35,750 | $74,888 |
| Service | $33,672 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $27,000 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $46,827 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $53,750 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 79.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.7%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 8.1%
- Households with broadband
- 57.6%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 23.5%
- No internet access
- 33.9%
- Without health insurance
- 11.9%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Montgomery
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Grant Parish
- Center point
- 31.6914° N, 92.8584° W
- Land area
- 106 sq mi
- Water area
- 4.2 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
71454 spans 2 counties
- Grant Parish61% of land
- Winn Parish39% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- St. Maurice (unincorporated)2% of zip
- Montgomery2% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 71454
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71471 | Saint Maurice, LA · PO box | 7.6 mi | — |
| 71404 | Atlanta, LA | 7.8 mi | $46,000 |
| 71456 | Natchez, LA | 7.9 mi | $86,875 |
| 71452 | Melrose, LA | 9.1 mi | — |
| 71416 | Cloutierville, LA | 11 mi | $41,413 |
| 71414 | Clarence, LA | 14 mi | — |
| 71458 | Natchitoches, LA · PO box | 14 mi | — |
| 71457 | Natchitoches, LA | 14 mi | $46,668 |
| 71497 | Natchitoches, LA | 15 mi | under $2,500 |
| 71428 | Flora, LA | 15 mi | — |
| 71417 | Colfax, LA | 18 mi | $50,072 |
| 71434 | Gorum, LA | 18 mi | $51,705 |
Zip codes like 71454 elsewhere
Questions about 71454
What city is zip code 71454?
71454 is assigned to Montgomery, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 71454 in?
71454 is mostly in Grant Parish, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 71454?
About 2,553 people live in 71454, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 71454 in?
71454 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 71454?
The median household income in 71454 is $59,833.
What zip codes are near 71454?
The closest zip codes to 71454 are 71471, 71404, 71456, 71452, 71416.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71454, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.