Zip code 71008: Bienville, Louisiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 71008
71008 is a rural zip code in Bienville, Louisiana (Bienville Parish), covering 147 sq mi of land. About 315 people live here, or 2 per square mile. The median resident is 41.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.
The median household earns $36,029 a year, about 45% of the national median of $80,734. 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 56% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $709 a month.
9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27.8 minutes each way, and 2% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; management; and police and fire protection. 16% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 71008 compares
Only about 315 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.
- Unemployment rate27.9%99thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%11th of 500 in LA
- Housing vacancy41.5%99thU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%21st of 493 in LA
- 99thU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%15th of 501 in LA
- 93rdU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%73rd of 500 in LA
- 85thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%160th of 458 in LA
- Veterans8.6%82ndU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%80th of 501 in LA
- Poverty rate17.5%78thU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%256th of 493 in LA
- Median age41.870thU.S. 38.9 · LA 38171st of 501 in LA
- Diversity index55.963rdU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.9118th of 501 in LA
- Average commute27.8 min61stU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min232nd of 471 in LA
- Uninsured rate6.7%49thU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%256th of 501 in LA
- Government workers13.3%47thU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%334th of 500 in LA
- 42ndU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.495316th of 492 in LA
- 26thU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%425th of 492 in LA
- Per capita income$27,29812thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,038314th of 501 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$36,00011thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,701342nd of 492 in LA
- Residents under 1814.6%7thU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%430th of 501 in LA
- 3rdU.S. $1,413 · LA $1,064312th of 391 in LA
- Median household income$36,0292ndWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,756401st of 459 in LA
- 2ndWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%414th of 500 in LA
- Population3151stU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,961466th of 501 in LA
- Population density2/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi499th of 501 in LA
- Work from home2.2%1stU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%375th of 500 in LA
- Broadband access42.3%1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%486th of 492 in LA
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%397th of 501 in LA
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%345th of 500 in LA
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%471st of 500 in LA
| Measure | 71008 | Bienville | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 27.9% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 11th of 500 | |
| Housing vacancy | 41.5% | 19.3% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 21st of 493 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 39% | 21.3% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 15th of 501 | |
| Self-employed workers | 16.3% | 11.1% | 10.6% | 10% | 73rd of 500 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 61.1% | 54% | 54.8% | 51.1% | 160th of 458 | |
| Veterans | 8.6% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 80th of 501 | |
| Poverty rate | 17.5% | 29.2% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 256th of 493 | |
| Median age | 41.8 | 43.9 | 38 | 38.9 | 171st of 501 | |
| Diversity index | 55.9 | 55 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 118th of 501 | |
| Average commute | 27.8 min | 29.6 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 232nd of 471 | |
| Uninsured rate | 6.7% | 8.6% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 256th of 501 | |
| Government workers | 13.3% | 22.5% | 16% | 14.5% | 334th of 500 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.427 | 0.542 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 316th of 492 | |
| Homeownership rate | 56% | 70.2% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 425th of 492 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $27,298 | $26,797 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 314th of 501 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $36,000 | $32,908 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 342nd of 492 | |
| Residents under 18 | 14.6% | 22.6% | 23.5% | 22% | 430th of 501 | |
| Median gross rent | $709 | $606 | $1,064 | $1,413 | 312th of 391 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $36,029 | $35,011 | $60,756 | $80,734 | 401st of 459 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 9.2% | 13.2% | 27% | 35.7% | 414th of 500 | |
| Population | 315 | 12,638 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 466th of 501 | |
| Population density | 2/sq mi | 16/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 499th of 501 | |
| Work from home | 2.2% | 6.9% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 375th of 500 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 42.3% | 65.7% | 86.6% | 91% | 486th of 492 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 0.3% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 397th of 501 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 345th of 500 | |
| Healthcare workers | 0% | 10.3% | 11% | 9.7% | 471st 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
- White58%
- Black30%
- Hispanic0.3%
- Asian0.3%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.6%
- Multiracial10%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 168
- Average household size
- 1.9
- Family households
- 45.2%
- Married couples
- 28%
- Living alone
- 48.2%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 8.6%
- Male / female
- 60% / 40%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 287
- Owner-occupied
- 56%
- Vacant
- 41.5%
- Median year built
- 1964
- Median rooms
- 5.5
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 61.1%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 61.1%
- Home value to income
- —
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 | 71008 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $43,750 | $74,888 |
| Service | $19,464 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $31,250 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $14,583 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $46,250 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 85.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.2%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 5.2%
- Households with broadband
- 42.3%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 20.8%
- No internet access
- 42.9%
- Without health insurance
- 6.7%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Bienville
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Bienville Parish
- Center point
- 32.3471° N, 92.9686° W
- Land area
- 147 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Bienville8% of zip
- Lucky1% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 71008
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71080 | Taylor, LA · PO box | 7.8 mi | — |
| 71045 | Jamestown, LA | 11 mi | $73,044 |
| 71028 | Gibsland, LA | 12 mi | $36,394 |
| 71016 | Castor, LA | 12 mi | $41,806 |
| 71268 | Quitman, LA | 14 mi | $69,018 |
| 71275 | Simsboro, LA | 14 mi | $36,225 |
| 71247 | Hodge, LA | 15 mi | $34,531 |
| 71001 | Arcadia, LA | 17 mi | $30,490 |
| 71024 | Dubberly, LA | 18 mi | $47,366 |
| 71002 | Ashland, LA | 18 mi | $43,239 |
| 71070 | Saline, LA | 18 mi | $59,259 |
| 71251 | Jonesboro, LA | 19 mi | $40,128 |
Questions about 71008
What city is zip code 71008?
71008 is assigned to Bienville, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 71008 in?
71008 is in Bienville Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of 71008?
About 315 people live in 71008, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 71008 in?
71008 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 71008?
The median household income in 71008 is $36,029.
What zip codes are near 71008?
The closest zip codes to 71008 are 71080, 71045, 71028, 71016, 71268.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71008, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.