71407 ZIP Code — Bentley, LA
Grant County, Louisiana
ZIP code 71407 is located in Bentley, Louisiana, within Grant County. It covers approximately 17.67 square miles and serves a population of 1,287 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.
About ZIP code 71407
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
1,287
population
17.67
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
71407 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 71407
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71407. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Bentley | Acceptable |
| Bentley | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
71423 Dry Prong (7.1 mi)
71405 Ball (8.7 mi)
71405 Ball (8.7 mi)
71405 Ball (8.7 mi)
71467 Pollock (8.9 mi)
71417 Colfax (10.6 mi)
71359 Pineville (13.5 mi)
71432 Georgetown (16.3 mi)
71360 Pineville (16.3 mi)
71303 Alexandria (16.5 mi)
71371 Trout (17.2 mi)
71409 Boyce (17.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,287 |
| Population density | 73 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 22 |
| County FIPS | 043 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 17.67 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi |
| Latitude | 31.5135 |
| Longitude | -92.4811 |
| 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 | 28.8% | 50.0% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 15.4% | 25.0% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 8.4% | 17.3% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 47.4% | 7.7% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
1,287
Population
73
People per sq mi
46.9
Median age
$0
Median household income
$51,160
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
82.3%
Home ownership
4.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
463
Housing units
27.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
87
Under 5
96
36
5–9
40
40
10–14
45
19
15–19
20
23
20–24
25
44
25–34
48
38
35–44
42
61
45–54
68
5
55–59
6
182
60–64
202
44
65–74
48
31
75–84
35
1
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 360 | 28.0% |
| 18 and over | 927 | 72.0% |
| 65 and over | 160 | 12.4% |
| Median age | 46.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
99.2%
Black or African American
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,277 | 99.2% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 0.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.8% | 50.0% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 15.4% | 25.0% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 8.4% | 17.3% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 47.4% | 7.7% | 4.7% |
$10k–$15k
0.4%
$15k–$25k
2.9%
$25k–$35k
22.3%
$35k–$50k
12.6%
$50k–$75k
8.0%
$75k–$100k
0.4%
$100k–$150k
8.8%
$150k–$200k
2.7%
$200k+
41.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 0.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 22.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 8.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 0.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 8.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.7% |
| $200k+ | 41.8% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.3%
$50k–$100k
26.3%
$100k–$150k
4.3%
$150k–$200k
4.0%
$200k–$300k
3.2%
$300k–$500k
10.2%
$500k–$1M
47.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 82.3% |
| Renter occupied | 17.7% |
| Vacant | 16.8% |
| Single-family detached | 74.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 25.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.34 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 35.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 14.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 73.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 5.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.3% |
| 3 or more | 42.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 39.4% |
| Electricity | 58.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 256 | 56.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 71 | 15.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 43 | 9.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 82 | 18.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 114 | 25.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 126 | 27.9% |
| Average household size | 2.85 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 24.5% | 22.5% |
| Married | 63.4% | 52.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 15.8% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 8.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
4.3%
HS graduate
38.8%
Some college, no degree
25.4%
Associate's degree
2.7%
Bachelor's degree
23.2%
Graduate / professional
4.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 57 | 19.0% |
| Elementary school | 161 | 53.7% |
| High school | 16 | 5.3% |
| College / grad school | 66 | 22.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Other services
59.6%
Education & healthcare
9.1%
Retail trade
8.8%
Manufacturing
7.2%
Professional & management
6.7%
Construction
4.2%
Agriculture & mining
3.5%
Transportation & utilities
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.5% |
| Service | 8.3% |
| Sales & office | 31.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.1% |
| Production & transportation | 7.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 92.8% |
| Government | 4.6% |
| Self-employed | 2.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 98.4% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.6% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.7 |
Poverty
All people
4.9%
Under 18 years
2.5%
18 and over
5.8%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
10.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.6% |
| Retirement income | 9.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 9.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.7% |
| High blood pressure | 36.2% |
| High cholesterol | 36.9% |
| Diabetes | 11.0% |
| Heart disease | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 26.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.1% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 22.8% |
| Binge drinking | 20.9% |
| No physical activity | 28.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.0% |
| Depression | 26.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.5% |
| Poor mental health | 17.7% |
| Poor physical health | 11.9% |
| No health insurance | 13.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.5% |
| Visited dentist | 58.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.9% |
| Teeth loss | 15.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 48 | 5.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.6% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 10.0% |
| 65 and over | 37.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 58.5% |
| Public insurance | 44.1% |
| No insurance | 8.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,104 | 85.8% |
| Spanish | 3 | 0.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,287 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 1,260 | 97.9% |
| Born in different state | 1,144 | 88.9% |
| Foreign born | 27 | 2.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 166 | 12.9% |
| French | 54 | 4.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 41 | 3.2% |
| German | 38 | 3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.1% |
| Internet access | 89.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71407
What city is ZIP code 71407 in?
ZIP code 71407 is primarily assigned to Bentley, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 71407 in?
ZIP code 71407 falls within Grant County, Louisiana.
Is ZIP code 71407 mostly owner-occupied?
82% of occupied units in ZIP code 71407 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 71407?
ZIP code 71407 has an estimated population of 1,287 residents, with a density of 73 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 71407 in?
ZIP code 71407 observes the CST timezone.