71003 ZIP Code — Athens, LA

Claiborne County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71003 is located in Athens, Louisiana, within Claiborne County. It covers approximately 63.82 square miles and serves a population of 663 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71003

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $86,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $46,635. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 19% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 71003 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

663

population

63.82

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71003 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71003

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71003. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Athens	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71001 Arcadia (9.3 mi) 71040 Homer (10 mi) 71028 Gibsland (11.9 mi) 71055 Minden (14.3 mi) 71024 Dubberly (14.4 mi) 71038 Haynesville (15.2 mi) 71275 Simsboro (16.5 mi) 71073 Sibley (16.9 mi) 71048 Lisbon (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	663
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	63.82 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	32.6474
Longitude	-93.0451
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	53.0%	75.5%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	37.5%	16.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	7.9%	7.3%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.6%	0.3%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

663

Population

People per sq mi

53.4

Median age

$46,635

Median household income

$27,661

Per capita income

$86,600

Median home value

$936

Median monthly rent

82.5%

Home ownership

21.6%

Poverty rate

0.5%

Unemployment

381

Housing units

25.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	134	20.2%
18 and over	529	79.8%
65 and over	176	26.5%
Median age	53.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.8%

Black or African American 24.6%

Two or more races 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	496	74.8%
Black or African American	163	24.6%
Two or more races	4	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.0%	75.5%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	37.5%	16.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	7.9%	7.3%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.6%	0.3%	4.7%

Under $10k 19.4%

$10k–$15k 5.7%

$15k–$25k 11.7%

$25k–$35k 5.1%

$35k–$50k 10.2%

$50k–$75k 13.0%

$75k–$100k 19.4%

$100k–$150k 10.8%

$150k–$200k 1.6%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	19.4%
$10k–$15k	5.7%
$15k–$25k	11.7%
$25k–$35k	5.1%
$35k–$50k	10.2%
$50k–$75k	13.0%
$75k–$100k	19.4%
$100k–$150k	10.8%
$150k–$200k	1.6%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$46,635

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 34.6%

$50k–$100k 21.9%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k–$300k 11.5%

$300k–$500k 7.7%

$500k–$1M 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$86,600
Median rent / month	$936
Owner occupied	82.5%
Renter occupied	17.5%
Vacant	27.8%
Single-family detached	73.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	25.7%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	6.2%
2000–2009	17.2%
1990–1999	2.3%
1980–1989	6.4%
1970–1979	8.9%
1960–1969	25.0%
1950–1959	28.4%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	3.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	22.5%
3 bedrooms	65.6%
4 bedrooms	7.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.1%
1 vehicle	32.1%
2 vehicles	39.0%
3 or more	17.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.9%
Electricity	65.4%
Propane / LP gas	12.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	158	50.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	67	21.3%
Female householder, no spouse	90	28.6%
Households with children under 18	62	19.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	117	37.1%
Average household size	2.10

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.9%	24.6%
Married	68.5%	54.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.4%
Widowed	3.4%	18.1%
Divorced	7.2%	2.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 10.8%

HS graduate 43.6%

Some college, no degree 15.6%

Associate's degree 2.5%

Bachelor's degree 18.9%

Graduate / professional 6.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.5%
Bachelor's or higher	25.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	4.4%
Kindergarten	4	2.9%
Elementary school	61	44.9%
High school	60	44.1%
College / grad school	5	3.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 34.9%

Professional & management 14.0%

Agriculture & mining 11.3%

Education & healthcare 9.1%

Finance & real estate 7.0%

Construction 5.9%

Manufacturing 5.9%

Retail trade 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.7%

Information 1.1%

Other services 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	57.0%
Service	5.4%
Sales & office	12.4%
Natural resources & construction	8.6%
Production & transportation	16.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	51.6%
Government	41.4%
Self-employed	7.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.2%
Carpool	4.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.3%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.4

Poverty

All people 21.6%

Under 18 years 29.1%

18 and over 19.7%

Married-couple families 6.3%

Female-led households 58.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.7%
Retirement income	28.6%
Supplemental Security	20.3%
Cash public assistance	10.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.8%
High blood pressure	43.8%
High cholesterol	39.0%
Diabetes	15.6%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	31.2%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.7%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	33.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.9%
Depression	25.3%
Fair or poor health	22.7%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	15.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.0%
Visited dentist	53.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	21.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	99	18.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.9%
65 and over	29.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.6%
Public insurance	64.3%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	6.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	644	97.1%
Spanish	5	0.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	658	99.2%
Born in same state	658	99.2%
Born in different state	518	78.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.8%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	160	24.1%
Arab	131	19.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	26	3.9%
English	13	2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.5%
Internet access	82.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71003

What city is ZIP code 71003 in?

ZIP code 71003 is primarily assigned to Athens, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71003 in?

ZIP code 71003 falls within Claiborne County, Louisiana.

Does ZIP code 71003 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 71003 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71003?

22% of residents in ZIP code 71003 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 71003 have a large veteran population?

19% of civilians in ZIP code 71003 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Is ZIP code 71003 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 71003 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 71003 in?

ZIP code 71003 observes the CST timezone.