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ZIP Code 71457
Natchitoches, Louisiana

ZIP code 71457 is in Natchitoches, located in Natchitoches County, Louisiana, within the Natchitoches metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 25,506. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $36,205, and about 4% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
25,506
Census ZCTA
County
Natchitoches
FIPS 22069
Median income (est.)
$36,205
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
264.389 mi²
+ 15.285 mi² water

01Location & Geography

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

Primary CityNatchitoches, LA
CountyNatchitoches County (FIPS 22069)
StateLouisiana (FIPS 22)
Metro Area (MSA)Natchitoches, LA Micro Area (35060)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates31.741703, -93.10649
Land / Water Area264.389 mi² land · 15.285 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 10,030 individual tax returns filed in 71457 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
38.8%
$25K–$50K
25.0%
$50K–$75K
13.3%
$75K–$100K
7.3%
$100K–$200K
11.6%
$200K+
4.1%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 34% of 71457's total adjusted gross income, from 4% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($36,205) 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 71457's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$36,205
▲ 10.3%
Filers earning $200K+
4.1%
▲ 0.2 pt
Total filers
10,030
▼ 2.4%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/71457/soi?year=… $31K 2020 $33K 2021 $36K 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 71457 ZCTA.

2000
27,247
 
2010
27,809
▲ +2.1%
2020
25,506
▼ -8.3%

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06USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number216474
City AliasesHagewood, Irma, Natchitoches, Northwestern, Nsu, Cypress, Natch

07Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71457 in?

ZIP code 71457 is in Natchitoches County, Louisiana (county FIPS code 22069).

What city is ZIP code 71457?

The primary USPS city for 71457 is Natchitoches, LA.

What metro area (MSA) is 71457 in?

71457 is part of the Natchitoches, LA Micro Area (MSA code 35060).

What is the population of ZIP code 71457?

The 2020 Census population of 71457 was 25,506 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 71457?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 71457 is about $36,205, with around 4% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.