ZIP code 71226
Where is ZIP code 71226?
Chatham, Louisiana
Jackson Parish · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 71226 belongs to Chatham, Louisiana in Jackson Parish. 71226 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 318. About 1,559 people live in the 71226 area, where the median household income is $49,669. The closest ZIP codes are 71238 (Eros, 9 mi northeast), 71251 (Jonesboro, 15.3 mi west) and 71473 (Sikes, 15.5 mi south).
| ZIP code | 71226 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Chatham |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Jackson Parish |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 318 |
| Coordinates | 32.2922, -92.4374 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 712 |
Population and income in 71226
| Population | 1,559 · lower than 66% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 11 · lower than 89% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 48.9 years · higher than 84% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $49,669 · lower than 64% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $29,942 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 14% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $86,100 · lower than 89% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $734 a month |
| Housing units | 925 |
| Households | 649 (2.4 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 78% / 22% |
| Land area | 146.54 sq mi (plus 6.28 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71226. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 71226
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71238 | Eros, LA | 9 mi NE | Standard |
| 71251 | Jonesboro, LA | 15.3 mi W | Standard |
| 71473 | Sikes, LA | 15.5 mi S | Standard |
| 71268 | Quitman, LA | 16.4 mi W | Standard |
| 71247 | Hodge, LA | 16.7 mi W | PO Box only |
| 71225 | Calhoun, LA | 17.3 mi N | Standard |
| 71292 | West Monroe, LA | 18.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 71227 | Choudrant, LA | 18.9 mi N | Standard |
| 71272 | Ruston, LA | 20.3 mi NW | Unique |
| 71270 | Ruston, LA | 20.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 71422 | Dodson, LA | 20.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 71210 | Monroe, LA | 21.2 mi NE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 71226 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 71226
123 MAIN ST
CHATHAM LA 71226
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Womack: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (71226-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 71226?
- 71226 is a Chatham, Louisiana ZIP code.
- What county is 71226 in?
- ZIP code 71226 is in Jackson Parish, Louisiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 71226 in?
- 71226 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 71226?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 71226 use area code 318.
- What is the population of ZIP code 71226?
- About 1,559 people live in ZIP code 71226, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 71226?
- The median household income in 71226 is $49,669 a year, lower than 64% of Louisiana ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 71226?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 71226 are 71238 (Eros, 9 miles), 71251 (Jonesboro, 15.3 miles), 71473 (Sikes, 15.5 miles) and 71268 (Quitman, 16.4 miles).