71342 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to JENA, LA 71342

71342 is a sparsely populated, rural zip code in Jena, Louisiana. Median household income here ($27,321) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples.

The average family income here is $43,550/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 71342 is $37,642.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 71342 earn an average of $29,689/year. Women earn only $19,299/year.

2,840 people in 71342 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 71342? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living in 71342 is 35.8 minutes!

The median age here is 38. There are 3,744 men and 3,789 women. The median age for men is 36 while for women the median age is 41.

To give you a sense of the community, 4,309 people (out of the 7,533 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 1,920 homes, and 45 businesses every day. 27 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

71342 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 32 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Ciudad Juarez, Mexico!) and -92 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 200 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 7,533
  • White Population: 6,110
  • Black Population: 1,260
  • Hispanic Population: 255
  • Asian Population: 19
  • Hawaiian Population: 3
  • Indian Population: 104
  • Male Population: 3,744
  • Female Population: 3,789
  • Median Age: 38
  • Median Age of Males: 36
  • Median Age of Females: 41
  • Geography

  • Region: South
  • Division: West South Central
  • State: Louisiana
  • County: La Salle
  • City: Jena
  • Longitude: -92.1
  • Latitude: 31.6
  • Elevation: 200 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 318
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 2,784
  • Drive alone: 2,254
  • Carpool: 476
  • Public transit: 3
  • Ride bikes or walk: 27

  • Average commute time: 35.8 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 217
  •    5 - 9: 492
  •    10 - 14: 539
  •    15 - 19: 303
  •    20 - 24: 187
  •    25 - 29: 74
  •    30 - 34: 260
  •    35 - 39: 28
  •    40 - 44: 69
  •    45 - 59: 200
  •    60 - 89: 117
  •    90 plus: 298
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $83,300
  • Average Annual Household Income: $46,625
  • Businesses: 226
  • Employees: 2,406
  • Annual Payroll: $74,575,000
  • Average Family Income: $43,550
  • Median Family Income: $27,321
  • Average Income for Men: $29,689
  • Average Income for Women: $19,299
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 059
  • State FIPS Code: 22

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Schools in 71342 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Jena Elementary School
1941 East Oak Street
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-5175
Nebo Elementary School
300 Highway 777
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-4416
Middle Schools
Goodpine Middle School
12642 Highway 84 West
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-5665
Jena Junior High School
114 East Southern Avenue
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-5815
High Schools
Jena High School
243 East High School Drive
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-5195
Other Schools
Lasalle Parish Alternative School
12646 Highway 84 West
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-8905

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Sex Offender Information

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In the 71342 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.lasocpr.lsp.org/socpr/. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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