71007 ZIP Code — Bethany, LA

Caddo County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71007 is located in Bethany, Louisiana, within Caddo County. It covers approximately 19.01 square miles and serves a population of 1,277 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71007

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $153,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,837. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71007 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,277

population

19.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71007 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71007

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71007. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bethany	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71033 Greenwood (3.8 mi) 71129 Shreveport (4.6 mi) 71047 Keithville (7.9 mi) 71119 Shreveport (8.6 mi) 75692 Waskom (10 mi) 71118 Shreveport (11.5 mi) 71109 Shreveport (12.5 mi) 71108 Shreveport (13.1 mi) 75639 De Berry (13.3 mi) 71078 Stonewall (13.6 mi) 71103 Shreveport (15.4 mi) 71046 Keatchie (15.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,277
Population density	67 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	19.01 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	32.3814
Longitude	-94.0046
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	46.5%	56.5%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	42.8%	25.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	13.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.3%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,277

Population

People per sq mi

48.0

Median age

$45,837

Median household income

$22,240

Per capita income

$153,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

86.6%

Home ownership

4.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

688

Housing units

6.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

126

45–54

128

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	310	24.3%
18 and over	967	75.7%
65 and over	218	17.1%
Median age	48.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62%

Black or African American 32.2%

Two or more races 5.8%

Group	Count	%
White	792	62%
Black or African American	411	32.2%
Two or more races	74	5.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.5%	56.5%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	42.8%	25.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	13.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.3%	4.7%

Under $10k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 10.8%

$25k–$35k 11.9%

$35k–$50k 35.6%

$50k–$75k 12.6%

$75k–$100k 22.2%

$100k–$150k 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	10.8%
$25k–$35k	11.9%
$35k–$50k	35.6%
$50k–$75k	12.6%
$75k–$100k	22.2%
$100k–$150k	3.3%
Median income	$45,837

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.0%

$50k–$100k 38.9%

$100k–$150k 8.1%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k–$300k 8.9%

$300k–$500k 9.5%

$500k–$1M 24.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$153,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	86.6%
Renter occupied	13.4%
Vacant	25.1%
Single-family detached	22.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	77.8%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	28.1%
2000–2009	13.6%
1990–1999	46.7%
1980–1989	8.9%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	1.0%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	30.3%
3 bedrooms	48.6%
4 bedrooms	13.1%
5+ bedrooms	8.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	49.2%
2 vehicles	18.2%
3 or more	32.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.9%
Electricity	90.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	213	37.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	225	39.3%
Female householder, no spouse	135	23.6%
Households with children under 18	237	41.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	218	38.0%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.5%	28.9%
Married	37.2%	41.4%
Separated	28.1%	5.7%
Widowed	9.2%	12.3%
Divorced	0.0%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 53.0%

Some college, no degree 10.9%

Associate's degree 24.7%

Bachelor's degree 4.5%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.9%
Bachelor's or higher	6.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	2.2%
Kindergarten	58	18.1%
Elementary school	52	16.2%
High school	156	48.6%
College / grad school	48	15.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 25.3%

Finance & real estate 21.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 17.4%

Agriculture & mining 9.2%

Education & healthcare 8.4%

Other services 7.5%

Public administration 4.7%

Manufacturing 2.9%

Construction 1.6%

Retail trade 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	54.9%
Service	17.6%
Sales & office	1.6%
Natural resources & construction	9.2%
Production & transportation	16.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.0%
Government	15.3%
Self-employed	12.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.8%
Carpool	11.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.6%
Work from home	13.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.3

Poverty

All people 4.1%

Under 18 years 5.2%

18 and over 3.7%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.3%
Retirement income	33.5%
Supplemental Security	14.7%
Cash public assistance	20.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.2%
High blood pressure	41.1%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	15.1%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.6%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	30.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.4%
Depression	25.1%
Fair or poor health	19.1%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	57.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	16.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	61	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	1.1%
65 and over	21.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.9%
Public insurance	77.6%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,240	97.1%
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)	1,277	100.0%
Born in same state	1,277	100.0%
Born in different state	1,155	90.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	129	10.1%
Italian	81	6.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	72	5.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.9%
Internet access	91.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71007

What city is ZIP code 71007 in?

ZIP code 71007 is primarily assigned to Bethany, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71007 in?

ZIP code 71007 falls within Caddo County, Louisiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71007?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 71007 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 71007 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 71007 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 71007 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71007?

The median home value in ZIP code 71007 is $153,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 71007 in?

ZIP code 71007 observes the CST timezone.