US ZIP Code
71452

Melrose, LA

Natchitoches County  ·  Louisiana

● Active
👥 78 Population ↓ 55% since 2019
🎂 29.2 Median Age
🎓 68.4% College Grads
▲ 77% above avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg ↓ 100% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code71452
CityMelrose
StateLouisiana (LA)
CountyNatchitoches County
Area Code318
Elevation103 ft
Latitude31.582642
Longitude-92.945043
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS22069
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 57.7% (45) Female 42.3% (33) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

Black: 38.5%Other: 48.7%Race
Black38.5%
Other48.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
22%
18–24
24%
25–44
38%
45–64
4%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.2 yrs
Avg Household Size2.69
Below Poverty32.1% ▲ 221% above avg
College Grads68.4% ▲ 77% above avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate2 (5.3%)
Some College10 (26.3%)
Bachelors7 (18.4%)
Graduate Degree19 (50%)

Education

HS Grad: 5.3%Some College: 26.3%Bachelors: 18.4%Graduate: 50%Edu
HS Grad5.3%
Some College26.3%
Bachelors18.4%
Graduate50.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 96.6%Renter: 3.5%Tenure
Owner96.6%
Renter3.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–100k
7%
$100k–150k
11%
$300k–500k
57%

Financials

Total Units132
Vacant Units103
Avg HH Size2.69

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–50k
34%
$50k–75k
21%
$100k–150k
24%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

30–45 min
65%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
76%

Summary

Total Units132
Vacant103
Owner Occupied96.6%
Renter Occupied3.5%
Avg HH Size2.69
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 71452 is in Melrose, LA, in Natchitoches County.
ZIP code 71452 is located in Louisiana (LA).
ZIP code 71452 is in Natchitoches County, LA.
ZIP 71452 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 71452 is 78 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 71452

ZIP code 71452 is located in Melrose, Louisiana, within Natchitoches County. With a population of 78, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 29.2 years.

The population of 71452 is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 38.5%. Residents are highly educated — 68.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 32.1%.

Overall, ZIP code 71452 in Melrose, LA is characterized as highly educated, a young community, and predominantly owner-occupied.