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Natchitoches, LA
City in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 71497.
Population
17,577
Land area
23.2sq mi
People per sq mi
759
ZIP codes
1
Natchitoches and its ZIP codes
Natchitoches at a glance
- Natchitoches is about 7.1 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 27th among 488 cities and towns in Louisiana.
- The median household income is $37,133, 39% below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $193,200 (11% below Louisiana) and median rent is $802 a month.
Local data for Natchitoches, LA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools11
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks13
- Post Offices2
- Parks10
- Grocery Stores11
- Restaurants91
- Affordable Housing4
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals2
- Community Health Centers2
- Private Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places7
Housing and community stats
Natchitoches, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,133
Poverty rate
35.9%
Median home value
$193,200
Median rent
$802/mo
Homeownership
41.6%
Bachelor's or higher
30.3%
Median age
26.5
Average commute
16.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (903), French Americans (878), Irish Americans (702).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Natchitoches Parish. PPP loans are for Natchitoches.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,173
14,060 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,837
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$251M
FY 2026, $6,690 per person
How people get to work
Natchitoches, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.4%
- Carpooled11.5%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked4.6%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home2.9%
Average one-way commute: 16.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Natchitoches, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
682
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
540
3.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 39°F
55.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Natchitoches, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.9%
U.S. 33.3% +9.6 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
ZIP codes in Natchitoches
1 in or overlapping Natchitoches. Population shown
Cities near Natchitoches
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Vienna BendCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 2.2 |
| NatchezVillage | 3.8 mi | 1 |
| Point PlaceCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 1 |
| ClarenceVillage | 7.5 mi | 1.6 |
| ProvencalVillage | 8.2 mi | 2.5 |
| St. MauriceCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 6.7 |
| MontgomeryTown | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| CamptiTown | 12 mi | 1 |
| RobelineVillage | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| PowhatanVillage | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| MarthavilleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| Fort JesupCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.3 |
| AtlantaVillage | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| GoldonnaVillage | 23 mi | 13.1 |
| BelmontCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 10 |
| CalvinVillage | 25 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Natchitoches, LA in?
- Natchitoches is in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Natchitoches, LA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Natchitoches include 71497.
- What is the population of Natchitoches, LA?
- About 17,577 people live in Natchitoches, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Natchitoches?
- Nearby places include Vienna Bend (3.4 mi), Natchez (3.8 mi), Point Place (4.3 mi), Clarence (7.5 mi), Provencal (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023