ZIP Code 71357 — Newellton town, LA Demographics & Data

ZIP code 71357 covers Newellton, LA in Tensas Parish with a population of about 1,448.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 55.1 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

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

Newellton, 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 71357 is about $32,308 — about 57% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 31.6%; unemployment rate near 8.0%; 8.8% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 24.9 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Education, and Public administration; a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $57,500 — about 83% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $302 (about 74% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 66.6% (about 1.2 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 71357 in Newellton, LA, a household would need roughly $16,000 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 $369. That sits below the local median household income ($32,308), 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 Newellton town, LA show little to no average snow and around 58.2 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 57 for ZIP 71357 (Newellton town, 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.