🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

71366

Saint Joseph

ZIP Code 71366 is a standard zip code serving Saint Joseph, Saint Joseph, Louisiana (LA), in Tensas County, United States. It has an estimated population of 1,974 with a median household income of $28,333. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Louisiana (LA)
County: Tensas
City: Saint Joseph
Timezone: America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude: 31.924800
Longitude: -91.278400

Geographic Details

Land Area: 163.73 mi²
Water Area: 14.29 mi²
Population Density: 12.0 people per mi² (15th percentile)
Bounding Box: 32.050120°N, 31.809062°S, -91.180310°E, -91.494794°W

With 1,974 residents spread across 163.73 square miles, this area has a population density of 12.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

1,974

Population

40th percentile

$28,333

Median Income

5th percentile

$66,700

Median Home Value

10th percentile

163.73 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 71366 is $28,333, and the median home value is $66,700. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

1,265

Total Units

807

Occupied Units

63.8%

Occupancy Rate

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