ZIP Code 71066 in Powhatan, LA

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Powhatan, Louisiana
Parish:Natchitoches Parish
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:9:01:31 AM
Population:38 [See All]
Area Code:318
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:31.8718, -93.1951
Land Area:0.064 sq mi
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71066 - Powhatan, LA

ZIP Code 71066, Powhatan

Small Town Unique ZIP
LocationNatchitoches County, LA
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Population38
Households12
PO Boxes21 Regional Hub (175%)
Median Age35.5 years
Seasonal Housing12%
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 71457
Key Facts
  • The post office maintains 21 PO Boxes for just 12 occupied households in the area.
  • With an adoption rate of 1.75, the Powhatan Post Office serves customers beyond the immediate community.
  • The ZIP code covers only 0.064 square miles, making it one of Louisiana's smallest postal zones.
  • Highway 1 is the only street recorded in the ZIP+4 database, with 3 delivery records on Highway Contract Routes.
  • The population-to-household ratio of 3.2 suggests larger household sizes or extended family structures.
  • No business establishments are recorded in the ZIP code data.

Overview

Powhatan is a PO Box ZIP that serves 38 residents across just 0.064 square miles in Natchitoches Parish. The post office maintains 21 PO Boxes for 12 occupied households, with an adoption rate of 1.75 indicating that mail service extends beyond the immediate community. While classified as a PO Box ZIP, the area does have some Highway Contract Route delivery along Highway 1, the zone's only recorded street.

Postal Services

The community shows extended household patterns, with a population-to-household ratio of 3.2. The median age is 35.5, and the area contains minimal commercial activity—no business establishments are recorded in the ZIP code's official data. Residents rely on the Powhatan Post Office as their primary mail service point, though the presence of Highway Route delivery suggests some alternative delivery exists for properties along the highway corridor.

Street Name Patterns

Highway

Highway 1 is the only street in this small postal zone, served by Highway Contract Routes rather than traditional city delivery.

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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 71066 has 38 residents and 12 households (average 3.17 persons per household). The median age is 35.5 years, slightly younger than the state (38.1) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 57.9% male and 42.1% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.5%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (84.2%, much higher than the state average of 31.4% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.9%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (31.4%) and national averages (12.4%).

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:38Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:0Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:593.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:12Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$666,666,666Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:3.17Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:5.43Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--0000000000461990
Decennial Census0------------------38--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 35.5

Male Median Age: 35.5

Female Median Age: 35.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male321111131112021001
Female101121221020120000
Total422232352132141001
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:25.13%
Black:3282.05%
Hispanic:*37.69%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:25.13%
Total:39100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:2257.89%35.5 years
Females:1642.11%35.5 years
Total:38100%35.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00%
Total Population:0100%
Total Native Population:00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$9,999$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00%
$500 to $999:00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00%
$3,000 or more:00%
No Rent:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):00%
Renter Occupied:00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:0100%

Occupied Housing Units:00.00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):11100.00%
Total Housing Units:11100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:11100.00%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:00%
Total Housing Units:11100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 71066 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:86Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 71066 is located in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, within the Natchitoches, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 35060) and Louisiana's 4th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 39,566 people, about 0.10% of whom live in ZIP Code 71066. It covers 0.064 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Natchitoches, LASource: Census
CBSA Number:35060Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:39,566Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:0.064 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:04Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:12435.1 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2262245Source: Census
Place Name:Powhatan village; LouisianaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


71067 | | 71065

Schools in ZIP Code 71066


We could not locate which school district 71066 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Fairview-Alpha Elementary & Junior High School 1439 Highway 71
Campti, LA 71411
District: Natchitoches Parish School DistrictNearby
Lakeview Jr./Sr. High School 7305 Hwy 9
Campti, LA 71411
District: Natchitoches Parish School DistrictNearby
Natchitoches Jr. High School 1621 Welch Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
District: Natchitoches Parish School DistrictNearby
L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School 1500 Gold Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
District: Natchitoches Parish School DistrictNearby
Natchitoches Magnet School 800 Koonce Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
District: Natchitoches Parish School DistrictNearby
St Marys Catholic School 1101 E 5th St
Natchitoches, LA 71457
District: Private SchoolNearby
Oasis Of Love Christian Academy 7681 Hwy 1 Byp
Natchitoches, LA 71457
District: Private SchoolNearby
Belmont Union Christian Academy 9694 Hwy 175
Belmont, LA 71406
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 71066


Northwestern State University Of Louisiana 175 Sam Sibley Drive
Natchitoches, LA 71497-0002
Type: Post Secondary
Louisiana State University-Shreveport One University Place
Shreveport, LA 71115-2399
Type: Post Secondary
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College 9500 Industrial Drive
Minden, LA 71055-0000
Type: Post Secondary
Pat Goins Benton Road Beauty School 7460 Youree Dr Ste. 130
Shreveport, LA 71105
Type: Post Secondary
Remington College-Shreveport Campus 2106 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop
Shreveport, LA 71118
Type: Post Secondary
Blalock's Professional Beauty College 8101 Kingston Rd Ste 103
Shreveport, LA 71108-5745
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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