Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
ZIP code 71002 covers Ashland, LA in Natchitoches Parish with a population of about 141.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 59.3 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in telephone area code 318; U.S. House district LA-6; the SHREVEPORT media market.
Ashland, LA fits a retirement-oriented profile (older median age or known retirement-community context). Residents and relocators commonly research healthcare access, everyday amenities (dining, personal services), and housing costs rather than tech or campus life.
Median household income in ZIP 71002 is about $41,528 — about 45% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 6.4%; unemployment rate near 8.3%; 20.8% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 12.9 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Transportation, Agriculture, and Mining; a mean commute of about 44.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Median home value is about $131,300 — about 62% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show owner-occupancy near 65.3% (roughly in line with the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 71002 in Ashland, LA, a household would need roughly $36,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $843. That sits below the local median household income ($41,528), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 6 for ZIP 71002 (Ashland village, LA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.