City

Natchitoches, LA

3 ZIP codes  ·  Natchitoches County  ·  Louisiana

👥27,214Population
💰$44,557Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂32.2Median Age
🏠$194,200Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓37.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 38% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 44.7%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 46.8%Asian: 0.6%Other: 3.4%Race
White44.7%
Hispanic3.6%
Black46.8%
Asian0.6%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
20%
25–44
22%
45–64
19%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty24.0% ▲ 140% above avg
College Grads37.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 38% above avg
No HS Diploma262 (1.9%)
HS Graduate4,283 (30.8%)
Some College1,984 (14.3%)
Associates2,049 (14.7%)
Bachelors1,192 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree4,151 (29.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 30.8%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 29.8%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad30.8%
Some College14.3%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate29.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 53.7%Renter: 46.3%Tenure
Owner53.7%
Renter46.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,557 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$194,200 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$801/mo
Total Housing Units12,460
Vacant Units2,541

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About Natchitoches, LA

Natchitoches is a city in Louisiana, located in Natchitoches County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 27,214 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.15 years.

Economically, Natchitoches is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,556 is below the national average. Approximately 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Natchitoches is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $194,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $801 per month.

The population of Natchitoches is moderately educated. 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 46.8%.

Natchitoches, LA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Louisiana. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Natchitoches
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71457 25,485 $47,410 $194,200 $801 6.8% 38.5% 57.1%
71497 1,729 $2,499 6.4% 26.3% 3.6%