ZIP Code 71354 — Monterey CDP, LA Demographics & Data

ZIP code 71354 covers Monterey, LA in Concordia Parish with a population of about 1,382.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 38.4 (near the U.S. median).

It sits in telephone area code 318; U.S. House district LA-5; the MONROE - EL DORADO media market.

Median household income in ZIP 71354 is about $44,961 — about 40% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 40.4%; unemployment rate near 21.3%; 21.0% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 12.7 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Administrative support, Food services, and Education; about 14.8% of workers reporting work-from-home (roughly in line with the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $103,400 — about 70% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show owner-occupancy near 91.3% (about 25.8 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 71354 in Monterey, LA, a household would need roughly $28,000 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 $664. That sits below the local median household income ($44,961), 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.

Climate normals for Monterey CDP, LA show little to no average snow and around 59.5 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 55 for ZIP 71354 (Monterey CDP, 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.