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ZIP Code 71358 - Palmetto Louisiana

Overview

ZIP Code 71358 is located in Palmetto Louisiana. 71358 is entirely within Saint Landry Parish. Regionally, 71358 is located in the LaFayette Area.

ZIP Code 71358 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NamePalmetto
Primary CountySaint Landry Parish
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)953
Area Code(s)337
Current Time
CDT

ZIP Code 71358 Map

Map of ZIP Code 71358 in Palmetto, LA — click to open interactive map

71358 Demographics

71358 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Louisiana based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 71358 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 71358 is African American. The current unemployment level in 71358 is 4.5%.

Population953
Population Growth Rate0%
Population Density12 People per Square Mile
Total Households330
Median Household Income (2021)$33,438
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$157,370
Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026)4.5%
Sales Tax Rate (2025)10.6%
Majority Race/EthnicityAfrican American - 72.52%
Public School Majority Race/EthnicityAfrican American - 63.48%

71358 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityTotalPercentage
White26624.7%
Black78172.52%
Hispanic111.02%
Asian00%
Native American191.76%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

71358 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityTotalPercentage
White7131.56%
Black14664.89%
Hispanic73.11%
Asian00%
Native American10.44%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

71358 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education LevelTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College306.06%
Bachelor Degree295.86%
High School Diploma29760%
No High School Diploma244.85%
GED or Alternate204.04%
1 or More Years of College5010.1%
Associates Degree316.26%
Masters Degree142.83%
Professional Degree00%
Doctorate Degree00%

71358 Geography

Coordinates30.71273613, -91.86684418
Adjacent ZIP Codes
RegionLaFayette Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaOpelousas, LA
Time ZoneCentral Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Area78 Square Miles

71358 Schools

School Districts in 71358

71358 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 9a: 20F to 25F
Average First Frost DateNovember 21 - 31
Average Last Frost DateMarch 1 - 10
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneCfa - Humid Subtropical Climate
Ecoregion73k - Southern Holocene Meander Belts
71358 Annual Climate Data
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)39424956647072726756474256
Avg Max Temp (°F)60647178849092918780706378
Avg Precip (In.)6.444.745.35.145.725.214.984.494.614.155.335.7461.84

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