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ZIP Code 71226
Chatham, Louisiana

ZIP code 71226 is in Chatham, located in Jackson County, Louisiana. Its 2020 Census population was 1,493. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $39,706, and about 3% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
1,493
Census ZCTA
County
Jackson
FIPS 22049
Median income (est.)
$39,706
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
150.37 mi²
+ 7.426 mi² water

01Location & Geography

Authoritative geographic identifiers from the U.S. Census Bureau, ANSI, and FIPS standards.

Primary CityChatham, LA
CountyJackson County (FIPS 22049)
StateLouisiana (FIPS 22)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates32.250748, -92.43798
Land / Water Area150.37 mi² land · 7.426 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 660 individual tax returns filed in 71226 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
34.8%
$25K–$50K
25.8%
$50K–$75K
15.2%
$75K–$100K
9.1%
$100K–$200K
12.1%
$200K+
3.0%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 26% of 71226's total adjusted gross income, from 3% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($39,706) and the average.
Estimated median = median adjusted gross income per tax return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Differs from U.S. Census household income.

03Income Over Time

Year-over-year change in 71226's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$39,706
▼ 2.3%
Filers earning $200K+
3.0%
▼ 1.5 pt
Total filers
660
▲ 0.0%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/71226/soi?year=… $35K 2020 $41K 2021 $40K 2022
Median = adjusted gross income per return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Figures are nominal (not inflation-adjusted).

04Population Trend

Decennial U.S. Census population for the 71226 ZCTA.

2000
1,634
 
2010
1,638
▲ +0.2%
2020
1,493
▼ -8.9%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortC
USPS Finance Number211599
City AliasesChatham, Womack

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71226 in?

ZIP code 71226 is in Jackson County, Louisiana (county FIPS code 22049).

What city is ZIP code 71226?

The primary USPS city for 71226 is Chatham, LA.

What is the population of ZIP code 71226?

The 2020 Census population of 71226 was 1,493 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 71226?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 71226 is about $39,706, with around 3% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.