Zip code 71029: Gilliam, Louisiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 71029
71029 is a rural zip code in Gilliam, Louisiana (Caddo Parish), covering 25 sq mi of land. About 142 people live here, or 6 per square mile. The median resident is 67.2 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 $47,222 a year, 42% below the national median of $80,734. 12% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $139,300, or 2.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 91% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.5 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; office and administrative support; and education. 28% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 71029 compares
Only about 142 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.
- Median age67.299thU.S. 38.9 · LA 385th of 501 in LA
- 99thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%6th of 458 in LA
- 99thU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%6th of 501 in LA
- 99thU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%18th of 500 in LA
- Government workers47.5%99thU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%10th of 500 in LA
- Homeownership rate91.4%97thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%54th of 492 in LA
- Housing vacancy21.3%94thU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%165th of 493 in LA
- Average commute28.5 min66thU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min216th of 471 in LA
- Poverty rate12%56thU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%361st of 493 in LA
- 50thU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.9211th of 501 in LA
- 49thU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%277th of 500 in LA
- 41stU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%107th of 500 in LA
- Per capita income$36,82340thU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,038118th of 501 in LA
- Veterans4.7%35thU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%308th of 501 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$43,75035thU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,701208th of 492 in LA
- 34thU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%90th of 500 in LA
- Uninsured rate4.2%24thU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%379th of 501 in LA
- Median home value$139,3008thU.S. $332,700 · LA $216,500280th of 450 in LA
- Median household income$47,2227thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,756321st of 459 in LA
- 4thU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%410th of 500 in LA
- 4thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.495431st of 492 in LA
- Residents under 1810.6%3rdU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%460th of 501 in LA
- Broadband access75.7%2ndWeaknessU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%374th of 492 in LA
- Population1421stU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,961489th of 501 in LA
- Population density6/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi488th of 501 in LA
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%403rd of 501 in LA
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%353rd of 500 in LA
| Measure | 71029 | Caddo | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 67.2 | 39.5 | 38 | 38.9 | 5th of 501 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 100% | 54.9% | 54.8% | 51.1% | 6th of 458 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 52.1% | 18.9% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 6th of 501 | |
| Self-employed workers | 27.5% | 9.9% | 10.6% | 10% | 18th of 500 | |
| Government workers | 47.5% | 17.8% | 16% | 14.5% | 10th of 500 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 91.4% | 60.2% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 54th of 492 | |
| Housing vacancy | 21.3% | 15% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 165th of 493 | |
| Average commute | 28.5 min | 20.4 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 216th of 471 | |
| Poverty rate | 12% | 22.4% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 361st of 493 | |
| Diversity index | 49 | 58.3 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 211th of 501 | |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% | 8.7% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 277th of 500 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28% | 26% | 27% | 35.7% | 107th of 500 | |
| Per capita income | $36,823 | $33,434 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 118th of 501 | |
| Veterans | 4.7% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 308th of 501 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $43,750 | $38,897 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 208th of 492 | |
| Work from home | 10% | 6.5% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 90th of 500 | |
| Uninsured rate | 4.2% | 7.4% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 379th of 501 | |
| Median home value | $139,300 | $175,700 | $216,500 | $332,700 | 280th of 450 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $47,222 | $50,705 | $60,756 | $80,734 | 321st of 459 | |
| Healthcare workers | 5% | 13.3% | 11% | 9.7% | 410th of 500 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.361 | 0.523 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 431st of 492 | |
| Residents under 18 | 10.6% | 23.5% | 23.5% | 22% | 460th of 501 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 75.7% | 85.6% | 86.6% | 91% | 374th of 492 | |
| Population | 142 | 230,004 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 489th of 501 | |
| Population density | 6/sq mi | 262/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 488th of 501 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 2.4% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 403rd of 501 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 353rd 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
- White61%
- Black37%
- Hispanic2%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial0%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 70
- Average household size
- 2
- Family households
- 68.6%
- Married couples
- 58.6%
- Living alone
- 31.4%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 4.7%
- Male / female
- 43% / 57%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 89
- Owner-occupied
- 91.4%
- Vacant
- 21.3%
- Median year built
- 1951
- Median rooms
- 5.7
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 100%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- 2.9× (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 | 71029 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $121,250 | $74,888 |
| Service | $32,500 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | — | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | — | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | — | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 81.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 5.6%
- Households with broadband
- 75.7%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 45.7%
- No internet access
- 24.3%
- Without health insurance
- 4.2%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Gilliam
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Caddo Parish
- Center point
- 32.8362° N, 93.8337° W
- Land area
- 25 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Gilliam9% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 71029
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71043 | Hosston, LA | 4.7 mi | $59,432 |
| 71004 | Belcher, LA | 6.7 mi | $83,333 |
| 71082 | Vivian, LA | 8.4 mi | $27,616 |
| 71044 | Ida, LA | 8.6 mi | $59,135 |
| 71064 | Plain Dealing, LA | 9.9 mi | $49,878 |
| 71061 | Oil City, LA | 10 mi | $35,536 |
| 71006 | Benton, LA | 13 mi | $94,266 |
| 71069 | Rodessa, LA | 13 mi | $28,125 |
| 75565 | Mc Leod, TX | 16 mi | $19,539 |
| 71060 | Mooringsport, LA | 16 mi | $61,417 |
| 71102 | Shreveport, LA · PO box | 17 mi | — |
| 71120 | Shreveport, LA · PO box | 17 mi | — |
Questions about 71029
What city is zip code 71029?
71029 is assigned to Gilliam, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 71029 in?
71029 is in Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of 71029?
About 142 people live in 71029, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 71029 in?
71029 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 71029?
The median household income in 71029 is $47,222.
What zip codes are near 71029?
The closest zip codes to 71029 are 71043, 71004, 71082, 71044, 71064.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71029, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.