71004 ZIP Code — Belcher, LA

Caddo County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71004 is located in Belcher, Louisiana, within Caddo County. It covers approximately 45.61 square miles and serves a population of 438 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71004

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $170,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($52,188) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (44%), diabetes (18%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

438

population

45.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71004 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71004

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71004. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Belcher	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71061 Oil City (4.9 mi) 71029 Gilliam (5.3 mi) 71082 Vivian (5.9 mi) 71043 Hosston (8.3 mi) 71107 Shreveport (10.4 mi) 71060 Mooringsport (11 mi) 71006 Benton (13 mi) 71044 Ida (13.1 mi) 71064 Plain Dealing (14.9 mi) 71069 Rodessa (16.4 mi) 71111 Bossier City (16.4 mi) 71156 Shreveport (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	438
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	45.61 sq mi
Water area	1.97 sq mi
Latitude	32.7645
Longitude	-93.8561
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	78.3%	56.5%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	13.8%	25.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	7.1%	13.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.8%	4.3%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

438

Population

People per sq mi

41.5

Median age

$52,188

Median household income

$35,678

Per capita income

$170,000

Median home value

$1,069

Median monthly rent

76.5%

Home ownership

16.4%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

191

Housing units

25.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	112	25.6%
18 and over	326	74.4%
65 and over	84	19.2%
Median age	41.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.9%

Black or African American 20%

Two or more races 7.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Group	Count	%
White	316	70.9%
Black or African American	89	20%
Two or more races	33	7.4%
Hispanic or Latino	8	1.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	78.3%	56.5%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	13.8%	25.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	7.1%	13.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.8%	4.3%	4.7%

Under $10k 10.4%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 13.1%

$25k–$35k 1.6%

$35k–$50k 21.9%

$50k–$75k 10.9%

$75k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k+ 4.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.4%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	13.1%
$25k–$35k	1.6%
$35k–$50k	21.9%
$50k–$75k	10.9%
$75k–$100k	13.1%
$100k–$150k	14.8%
$150k–$200k	8.2%
$200k+	4.9%
Median income	$52,188

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.0%

$50k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 16.4%

$200k–$300k 20.0%

$300k–$500k 13.6%

$500k–$1M 5.7%

$1M+ 5.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$170,000
Median rent / month	$1,069
Owner occupied	76.5%
Renter occupied	23.5%
Vacant	21.8%
Single-family detached	71.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.4%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.4%
2000–2009	15.8%
1990–1999	6.0%
1980–1989	3.0%
1970–1979	21.8%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	14.1%
1940–1949	14.5%
1939 or earlier	8.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	24.4%
3 bedrooms	50.4%
4 bedrooms	20.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	36.6%
2 vehicles	35.5%
3 or more	24.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.4%
Electricity	47.5%
Propane / LP gas	6.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	66	36.1%
Cohabiting couple	14	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	40	21.9%
Female householder, no spouse	63	34.4%
Households with children under 18	50	27.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	66	36.1%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.2%	16.3%
Married	42.2%	41.6%
Separated	2.4%	4.5%
Widowed	1.2%	14.6%
Divorced	12.0%	23.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 29.0%

Some college, no degree 25.0%

Associate's degree 13.0%

Bachelor's degree 17.7%

Graduate / professional 7.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.0%
Bachelor's or higher	25.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	4.4%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	55	48.2%
High school	43	37.7%
College / grad school	11	9.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.4%

Retail trade 14.8%

Agriculture & mining 9.5%

Public administration 9.5%

Information 7.1%

Manufacturing 6.5%

Finance & real estate 6.5%

Other services 6.5%

Wholesale trade 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Professional & management 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.6%
Service	26.0%
Sales & office	26.0%
Natural resources & construction	11.2%
Production & transportation	10.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.2%
Government	17.2%
Self-employed	10.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.5%
Carpool	3.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	0.6%
Other means	4.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.2

Poverty

All people 16.4%

Under 18 years 16.0%

18 and over 16.6%

Married-couple families 4.5%

Female-led households 3.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.9%
Retirement income	30.1%
Supplemental Security	5.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.1%
High blood pressure	44.6%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	17.6%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	34.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.7%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	22.8%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	16.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.3%
Visited dentist	52.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	20.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	18	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	13.4%
18–64 years	16.1%
65 and over	19.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.0%
Public insurance	37.0%
No insurance	13.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	419	95.7%
Spanish	1	0.2%
Other Indo-European	1	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	436	99.5%
Born in same state	436	99.5%
Born in different state	346	79.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.5%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	49	11.2%
Italian	48	11%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	36	8.2%
English	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.8%
Internet access	88.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71004

What city is ZIP code 71004 in?

ZIP code 71004 is primarily assigned to Belcher, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71004 in?

ZIP code 71004 falls within Caddo County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71004?

16% of residents in ZIP code 71004 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 71004?

Health data for ZIP code 71004 shows elevated rates of obesity (44%) and diabetes (18%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71004?

The median home value in ZIP code 71004 is $170,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 71004?

ZIP code 71004 has an estimated population of 438 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 71004 in?

ZIP code 71004 observes the CST timezone.