ZIP Code 71001, Louisiana
ZIP Code 71001 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 71001 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Bienville Parish / Claiborne Parish / Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,747. The land area covers 132.44 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,747 | ±363 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 46.9 yrs | ±5.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,850 | ±242 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,050 | ±279 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,850 | ±242 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 200 | ±115 |
| Median Home Value | $97,300 | ±$10,819 |
| Median Gross Rent | $639 | ±$131 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $30,490 | ±$9,422 |
| Per Capita Income | $23,371 | ±$2,957 |
| Poverty Rate | 38.8% | ±7.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,361 | ±293 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% | ±3.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,214 | ±246 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 64.4% | ±6.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 12,412 (2024)
ID: 193413
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: SECRETARY TREASURER
100 COURTHOUSE DR, STE 2100, ARCADIA LA 71001
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Arcadia, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Arcadia, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Ruston, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | Gibsland, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | Ruston, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Homer, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Homer, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Homer, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Grambling, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Ruston, LA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Grambling State University
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College | 12.5 mi away | 403 Main Street, Grambling, LA, 71245 |
3182473811
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BIENVILLE PARISH LIBRARY
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Library | 3.2 mi away | 2768 MAPLE STREET, ARCADIA, LA, 71001 |
(318) 263-7410
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Louisiana Tech University
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College | 15.9 mi away | 1310 West Railroad Avenue, Ruston, LA, 71272 |
3182572000
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GIBSLAND BRANCH
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Library | 8.9 mi away | 1141 FIRST STREET, GIBSLAND, LA, 71028 |
(318) 843-1690
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Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College
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College | 20.5 mi away | 9500 Industrial Drive, Minden, LA, 71055-0000 |
3183713035
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LINCOLN PARISH LIBRARY
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Library | 16.3 mi away | 910 NORTH TRENTON STREET, RUSTON, LA, 71270 |
(318) 251-5030
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CLAIBORNE PARISH LIBRARY
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Library | 16.7 mi away | 909 EDGEWOOD DRIVE, HOMER, LA, 71040 |
(318) 927-3845
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WEBSTER PARISH LIBRARY
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Library | 21.6 mi away | 521 EAST AND WEST, MINDEN, LA, 71055 |
(318) 371-3080
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HEFLIN BRANCH
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Library | 22.6 mi away | 7041 HIGHWAY 531, HEFLIN, LA, 71039 |
(318) 371-1027
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SIBLEY BRANCH
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Library | 22.7 mi away | 127 SE 4TH STREET, SIBLEY, LA, 71073 |
(318) 377-1320
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at BIENVILLE 3 NE, LA US, located 15.1 miles from ZCTA5 71001. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57.5° | 35.9° | 46.7° | 6.19" | 0.2" |
| February | 61.3° | 39.2° | 50.3° | 5.63" | 0.1" |
| March | 69.6° | 45.9° | 57.7° | 5.51" | 0.0" |
| April | 76.8° | 52.6° | 64.7° | 5.93" | 0.0" |
| May | 83.7° | 61.3° | 72.5° | 5.19" | 0.0" |
| June | 90.0° | 68.7° | 79.4° | 5.35" | 0.0" |
| July | 93.1° | 71.6° | 82.4° | 4.18" | 0.0" |
| August | 93.4° | 70.8° | 82.1° | 3.56" | 0.0" |
| September | 88.7° | 65.1° | 76.9° | 3.71" | 0.0" |
| October | 78.4° | 53.3° | 65.8° | 4.84" | 0.0" |
| November | 67.2° | 43.4° | 55.3° | 4.55" | 0.0" |
| December | 58.9° | 37.4° | 48.2° | 6.14" | 0.2" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia town | Town | 2.9 mi | — |
| Athens village | Village | 8.2 mi | — |
| Simsboro village | Village | 8.5 mi | — |
| Gibsland town | Town | 9.1 mi | — |
| Mount Lebanon town | Town | 10.0 mi | — |
| Bryceland village | Village | 11.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 71001. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.