71008 ZIP Code — Bienville, LA

Bienville County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71008 is located in Bienville, Louisiana, within Bienville County. It covers approximately 147.04 square miles and serves a population of 373 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71008

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

Median household income is $33,393. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 52% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71008 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

373

population

147.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71008 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71008

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71008. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bienville	Acceptable
Bienville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71016 Castor (8.8 mi) 71028 Gibsland (11.3 mi) 71045 Jamestown (12.7 mi) 71268 Quitman (13.3 mi) 71275 Simsboro (14.2 mi) 71024 Dubberly (16.7 mi) 71070 Saline (16.8 mi) 71001 Arcadia (17 mi) 71251 Jonesboro (18.8 mi) 71002 Ashland (18.9 mi) 71245 Grambling (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	373
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	147.04 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	32.3379
Longitude	-92.9630
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	69.7%	66.0%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	17.6%	21.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	4.2%	9.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	8.5%	3.0%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

373

Population

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$33,393

Median household income

$25,339

Per capita income

Median home value

$660

Median monthly rent

62.1%

Home ownership

20.6%

Poverty rate

22.0%

Unemployment

267

Housing units

5.2%

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	79	21.2%
18 and over	294	78.8%
65 and over	104	27.9%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.8%

Black or African American 13.9%

Two or more races 9.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Other race 0.5%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	281	73.8%
Black or African American	53	13.9%
Two or more races	36	9.4%
Hispanic or Latino	8	2.1%
Other race	2	0.5%
Asian	1	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.7%	66.0%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	17.6%	21.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	4.2%	9.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	8.5%	3.0%	4.7%

Under $10k 7.1%

$10k–$15k 7.7%

$15k–$25k 26.6%

$25k–$35k 16.6%

$35k–$50k 3.0%

$50k–$75k 16.6%

$75k–$100k 6.5%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.1%
$10k–$15k	7.7%
$15k–$25k	26.6%
$25k–$35k	16.6%
$35k–$50k	3.0%
$50k–$75k	16.6%
$75k–$100k	6.5%
$100k–$150k	11.8%
$150k–$200k	1.8%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$33,393

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 52.4%

$50k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k–$300k 3.8%

$300k–$500k 9.5%

$500k–$1M 11.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$660
Owner occupied	62.1%
Renter occupied	37.9%
Vacant	48.9%
Single-family detached	64.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.3%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.3%
2000–2009	7.6%
1990–1999	14.8%
1980–1989	10.6%
1970–1979	14.2%
1960–1969	8.2%
1950–1959	9.7%
1940–1949	11.2%
1939 or earlier	17.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	27.8%
3 bedrooms	58.6%
4 bedrooms	6.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.7%
1 vehicle	46.2%
2 vehicles	23.1%
3 or more	23.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.7%
Electricity	53.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	70	41.4%
Cohabiting couple	5	3.0%
Male householder, no spouse	54	32.0%
Female householder, no spouse	40	23.7%
Households with children under 18	55	32.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	85	50.3%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.6%	20.8%
Married	50.9%	46.5%
Separated	3.4%	1.4%
Widowed	2.3%	20.1%
Divorced	22.9%	11.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 9.1%

HS graduate 57.7%

Some college, no degree 17.1%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 2.1%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.5%
Bachelor's or higher	5.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	3	4.4%
Elementary school	36	52.9%
High school	16	23.5%
College / grad school	13	19.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 20.8%

Retail trade 15.4%

Education & healthcare 15.4%

Construction 13.4%

Public administration 10.7%

Agriculture & mining 9.4%

Manufacturing 9.4%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Other services 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.9%
Service	29.5%
Sales & office	6.0%
Natural resources & construction	16.1%
Production & transportation	7.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.4%
Government	24.2%
Self-employed	13.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.9%
Carpool	4.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.8%
Work from home	3.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.9

Poverty

All people 20.6%

Under 18 years 22.8%

18 and over 20.1%

Married-couple families 17.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.1%
Retirement income	32.0%
Supplemental Security	8.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.3%
High blood pressure	48.0%
High cholesterol	40.7%
Diabetes	18.0%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	31.7%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	36.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.0%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	24.7%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	15.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.9%
Visited dentist	52.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	23.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	19	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.7%
65 and over	34.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.7%
Public insurance	57.9%
No insurance	7.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	356	95.4%
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)	373	100.0%
Born in same state	373	100.0%
Born in different state	312	83.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	47	12.6%
French	37	9.9%
Italian	28	7.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	9	2.4%
Norwegian	2	0.5%
German	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.3%
Internet access	75.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71008

What city is ZIP code 71008 in?

ZIP code 71008 is primarily assigned to Bienville, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71008 in?

ZIP code 71008 falls within Bienville County, Louisiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71008?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 71008 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 71008 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 71008 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 71008 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71008?

21% of residents in ZIP code 71008 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 71008 in?

ZIP code 71008 observes the CST timezone.