Zip code 71001: Arcadia, Louisiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 71001
71001 is a rural zip code in Arcadia, Louisiana (Bienville Parish), covering 132 sq mi of land. About 3,747 people live here, or 28 per square mile. The median resident is 46.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $30,490 a year, about 38% of the national median of $80,734. 38.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $97,300, or 3.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 58% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $639 a month.
18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.7 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; production and manufacturing; and transportation and moving goods.
How 71001 compares
- Poverty rate38.8%99thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%35th of 493 in LA
- Healthcare workers16.1%97thU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%63rd of 500 in LA
- Median age46.991stU.S. 38.9 · LA 3893rd of 501 in LA
- 90thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.49589th of 492 in LA
- 89thU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%80th of 501 in LA
- Housing vacancy9.8%70thU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%386th of 493 in LA
- 68thU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%196th of 500 in LA
- Government workers15.7%64thU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%243rd of 500 in LA
- 51stU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%273rd of 500 in LA
- Diversity index49.150thU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.9209th of 501 in LA
- Uninsured rate6.8%50thU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%252nd of 501 in LA
- Veterans5.7%48thU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%244th of 501 in LA
- Average commute24.7 min41stU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min315th of 471 in LA
- 39thU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%281st of 458 in LA
- Homeownership rate58.1%29thU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%412th of 492 in LA
- Residents under 1819.5%28thU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%356th of 501 in LA
- 16thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%220th of 500 in LA
- Work from home5.4%9thU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%243rd of 500 in LA
- Population3,7476thU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,961257th of 501 in LA
- Per capita income$23,3716thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,038396th of 501 in LA
- Population density28/sq mi4thU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi358th of 501 in LA
- Median home value$97,3002ndU.S. $332,700 · LA $216,500373rd of 450 in LA
- 2ndU.S. $1,413 · LA $1,064335th of 391 in LA
- 2ndU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%350th of 501 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$28,5352ndWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,701430th of 492 in LA
- Median household income$30,4901stWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,756431st of 459 in LA
- Broadband access64.4%1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%446th of 492 in LA
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%344th of 500 in LA
| Measure | 71001 | Bienville | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rateWeakness | 38.8% | 29.2% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 35th of 493 | |
| Healthcare workers | 16.1% | 10.3% | 11% | 9.7% | 63rd of 500 | |
| Median age | 46.9 | 43.9 | 38 | 38.9 | 93rd of 501 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.506 | 0.542 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 89th of 492 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 23.9% | 21.3% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 80th of 501 | |
| Housing vacancy | 9.8% | 19.3% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 386th of 493 | |
| Self-employed workers | 10.9% | 11.1% | 10.6% | 10% | 196th of 500 | |
| Government workers | 15.7% | 22.5% | 16% | 14.5% | 243rd of 500 | |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 273rd of 500 | |
| Diversity index | 49.1 | 55 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 209th of 501 | |
| Uninsured rate | 6.8% | 8.6% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 252nd of 501 | |
| Veterans | 5.7% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 244th of 501 | |
| Average commute | 24.7 min | 29.6 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 315th of 471 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 47.9% | 54% | 54.8% | 51.1% | 281st of 458 | |
| Homeownership rate | 58.1% | 70.2% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 412th of 492 | |
| Residents under 18 | 19.5% | 22.6% | 23.5% | 22% | 356th of 501 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 18.1% | 13.2% | 27% | 35.7% | 220th of 500 | |
| Work from home | 5.4% | 6.9% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 243rd of 500 | |
| Population | 3,747 | 12,638 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 257th of 501 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $23,371 | $26,797 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 396th of 501 | |
| Population density | 28/sq mi | 16/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 358th of 501 | |
| Median home value | $97,300 | $99,500 | $216,500 | $332,700 | 373rd of 450 | |
| Median gross rent | $639 | $606 | $1,064 | $1,413 | 335th of 391 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.3% | 0.3% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 350th of 501 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $28,535 | $32,908 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 430th of 492 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $30,490 | $35,011 | $60,756 | $80,734 | 431st of 459 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 64.4% | 65.7% | 86.6% | 91% | 446th of 492 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 344th of 500 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White32%
- Black63%
- Hispanic0.2%
- Asian0.1%
- Native American0.2%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial4%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 1,850
- Average household size
- 1.9
- Family households
- 50.5%
- Married couples
- 28.1%
- Living alone
- 49.1%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 5.7%
- Male / female
- 47% / 53%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 2,050
- Owner-occupied
- 58.1%
- Vacant
- 9.8%
- Median year built
- 1973
- Median rooms
- 5.2
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 47.9%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 22%
- Home value to income
- 3.2× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 71001 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $61,389 | $74,888 |
| Service | $18,511 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $27,713 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $57,917 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $31,250 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 87.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.1%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 7.1%
- Households with broadband
- 64.4%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 39.2%
- No internet access
- 29.1%
- Without health insurance
- 6.8%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Arcadia
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Bienville Parish
- Center point
- 32.5919° N, 92.9114° W
- Land area
- 132 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
71001 spans 3 counties
- Bienville Parish45% of land
- Claiborne Parish31% of land
- Lincoln Parish24% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Arcadia3% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 71001
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71003 | Athens, LA | 7.4 mi | $37,692 |
| 71275 | Simsboro, LA | 7.8 mi | $36,225 |
| 71028 | Gibsland, LA | 12 mi | $36,394 |
| 71245 | Grambling, LA | 12 mi | — |
| 71040 | Homer, LA | 14 mi | $31,678 |
| 71273 | Ruston, LA · PO box | 15 mi | — |
| 71235 | Dubach, LA | 15 mi | $58,293 |
| 71272 | Ruston, LA | 16 mi | — |
| 71270 | Ruston, LA | 17 mi | $36,791 |
| 71008 | Bienville, LA | 17 mi | $36,029 |
| 71048 | Lisbon, LA | 17 mi | $90,740 |
| 71080 | Taylor, LA · PO box | 19 mi | — |
Zip codes like 71001 elsewhere
Questions about 71001
What city is zip code 71001?
71001 is assigned to Arcadia, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 71001 in?
71001 is mostly in Bienville Parish, but it extends into 2 other counties.
What is the population of 71001?
About 3,747 people live in 71001, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 71001 in?
71001 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 71001?
The median household income in 71001 is $30,490.
What zip codes are near 71001?
The closest zip codes to 71001 are 71003, 71275, 71028, 71245, 71040.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71001, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.