71001 ZIP Code — Arcadia, LA

Bienville County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71001 is located in Arcadia, Louisiana, within Bienville County. It covers approximately 132.44 square miles and serves a population of 4,120 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71001

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $87,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $38,043. Poverty affects 35% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (20%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71001 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,120

population

132.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71001 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71001

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71001. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Arcadia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71275 Simsboro (7.4 mi) 71003 Athens (9.3 mi) 71245 Grambling (11.4 mi) 71028 Gibsland (11.7 mi) 71040 Homer (14.2 mi) 71235 Dubach (14.8 mi) 71272 Ruston (16.1 mi) 71270 Ruston (16.2 mi) 71008 Bienville (17 mi) 71024 Dubberly (18.1 mi) 71048 Lisbon (18.5 mi) 71268 Quitman (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,120
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	132.44 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	32.5795
Longitude	-92.9067
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	318

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.7%	66.0%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	17.4%	21.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	9.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

4,120

Population

People per sq mi

42.3

Median age

$38,043

Median household income

$20,970

Per capita income

$87,600

Median home value

$600

Median monthly rent

66.2%

Home ownership

35.2%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

1,594

Housing units

23.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

108

136

10–14

177

111

15–19

145

20–24

130

179

25–34

234

248

35–44

324

194

45–54

254

126

55–59

165

142

60–64

186

177

65–74

231

138

75–84

181

85+

112

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	804	19.5%
18 and over	3,316	80.5%
65 and over	924	22.4%
Median age	42.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 57.8%

White 30.5%

Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

Other race 4.2%

Two or more races 2.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	2,503	57.8%
White	1,319	30.5%
Hispanic or Latino	207	4.8%
Other race	183	4.2%
Two or more races	89	2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	26	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.7%	66.0%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	17.4%	21.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	9.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	4.7%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 16.6%

$15k–$25k 15.6%

$25k–$35k 10.0%

$35k–$50k 17.3%

$50k–$75k 20.3%

$75k–$100k 5.7%

$100k–$150k 8.3%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 0.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	16.6%
$15k–$25k	15.6%
$25k–$35k	10.0%
$35k–$50k	17.3%
$50k–$75k	20.3%
$75k–$100k	5.7%
$100k–$150k	8.3%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	0.4%
Median income	$38,043

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.0%

$50k–$100k 45.1%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k–$300k 10.5%

$300k–$500k 9.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$87,600
Median rent / month	$600
Owner occupied	66.2%
Renter occupied	33.8%
Vacant	18.1%
Single-family detached	67.9%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	18.5%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.06

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	7.0%
1990–1999	7.4%
1980–1989	13.9%
1970–1979	19.9%
1960–1969	23.4%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	10.4%
1939 or earlier	8.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	8.9%
2 bedrooms	29.2%
3 bedrooms	48.8%
4 bedrooms	10.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	18.7%
1 vehicle	34.1%
2 vehicles	35.7%
3 or more	11.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.6%
Electricity	48.9%
Propane / LP gas	1.7%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	588	32.6%
Cohabiting couple	38	2.1%
Male householder, no spouse	313	17.3%
Female householder, no spouse	866	48.0%
Households with children under 18	397	22.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	682	37.8%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.2%	47.9%
Married	44.1%	28.4%
Separated	0.0%	1.2%
Widowed	3.1%	14.1%
Divorced	8.6%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 10.1%

HS graduate 47.6%

Some college, no degree 14.0%

Associate's degree 2.6%

Bachelor's degree 15.7%

Graduate / professional 7.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.1%
Bachelor's or higher	23.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	43	4.4%
Kindergarten	17	1.8%
Elementary school	432	44.6%
High school	213	22.0%
College / grad school	263	27.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.0%

Manufacturing 23.4%

Retail trade 10.6%

Transportation & utilities 9.5%

Public administration 7.1%

Finance & real estate 5.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Other services 4.7%

Agriculture & mining 4.2%

Information 2.0%

Construction 1.8%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Professional & management 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.7%
Service	21.6%
Sales & office	14.3%
Natural resources & construction	10.3%
Production & transportation	28.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.2%
Government	24.8%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.9%
Carpool	10.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.1

Poverty

All people 35.2%

Under 18 years 51.5%

18 and over 30.9%

Married-couple families 7.8%

Female-led households 45.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.2%
Retirement income	28.8%
Supplemental Security	12.7%
Cash public assistance	5.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.7%
High blood pressure	50.0%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	19.7%
Heart disease	10.3%
Stroke	6.4%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	33.1%
Kidney disease	5.1%
Pulmonary disease	11.6%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.5%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	41.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.3%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	29.1%
Poor mental health	18.5%
Poor physical health	17.1%
No health insurance	18.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.3%
Visited dentist	46.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	26.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	246	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.5%
65 and over	42.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.9%
Public insurance	64.6%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,965	96.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,106	99.7%
Born in same state	4,096	99.4%
Born in different state	3,520	85.4%
Foreign born	10	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	14	0.3%
Not a US citizen	14	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	489	11.9%
French	190	4.6%
Italian	174	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	15	0.4%
English	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.8%
Internet access	80.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71001

What city is ZIP code 71001 in?

ZIP code 71001 is primarily assigned to Arcadia, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71001 in?

ZIP code 71001 falls within Bienville County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71001?

35% of residents in ZIP code 71001 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 71001?

Health data for ZIP code 71001 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (20%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 71001 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 71001 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71001?

The median home value in ZIP code 71001 is $87,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 71001 in?

ZIP code 71001 observes the CST timezone.