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Bienville County
Castor, LA
71016
71016 ZIP Code — Castor, LA
Bienville County, Louisiana
ZIP code 71016 is located in
Castor ,
Louisiana ,
within Bienville County .
It covers approximately 119.35 square miles and serves a population of
1,463 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 318 .
About ZIP code 71016
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $83,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $35,428. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 71016 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,463
Population density
12 / sq mi
State FIPS
22
County FIPS
013
Geography
Land area
119.35 sq mi
Water area
2.14 sq mi
Latitude
32.2592
Longitude
-93.0818
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
318
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.0%
66.0%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
25.9%
21.7%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
15.8%
9.2%
18.3%
Over $200k
0.4%
3.0%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$35,428
Median household income
13.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 461 31.5% 18 and over 1,002 68.5% 65 and over 226 15.4% Median age 34.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
10.3%
Group Count % White 1,285 87.2% Black or African American 152 10.3% Two or more races 23 1.6% Hispanic or Latino 11 0.7% Asian 3 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.0%
66.0%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
25.9%
21.7%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
15.8%
9.2%
18.3%
Over $200k
0.4%
3.0%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 8.9% $10k–$15k 9.9% $15k–$25k 15.8% $25k–$35k 14.3% $35k–$50k 11.2% $50k–$75k 4.9% $75k–$100k 19.1% $100k–$150k 12.8% $150k–$200k 2.7% $200k+ 0.3% Median income $35,428
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $83,800 Median rent / month $528 Owner occupied 78.4% Renter occupied 21.6% Vacant 16.4% Single-family detached 57.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 41.2% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.32
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 14.0% 2000–2009 10.3% 1990–1999 16.2% 1980–1989 23.9% 1970–1979 11.0% 1960–1969 14.4% 1950–1959 4.6% 1940–1949 3.3% 1939 or earlier 2.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 8.3% 2 bedrooms 20.9% 3 bedrooms 57.5% 4 bedrooms 8.8% 5+ bedrooms 4.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 11.9% 1 vehicle 38.7% 2 vehicles 32.7% 3 or more 16.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 16.7% Electricity 76.5% Propane / LP gas 2.9% Wood 3.4% No fuel used 0.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 241 41.1% Cohabiting couple 36 6.1% Male householder, no spouse 119 20.3% Female householder, no spouse 191 32.5% Households with children under 18 213 36.3% Households with seniors (65+) 173 29.5% Average household size 2.49
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 40.0% 26.0% Married 49.4% 42.7% Separated 1.4% 4.3% Widowed 2.0% 16.0% Divorced 7.1% 11.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
15.6%
Graduate / professional
2.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.2% Bachelor's or higher 13.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 16 3.7% Kindergarten 13 3.0% Elementary school 232 53.6% High school 122 28.2% College / grad school 50 11.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
22.2%
Education & healthcare
21.6%
Public administration
18.2%
Finance & real estate
11.8%
Professional & management
7.1%
Transportation & utilities
0.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 22.2% Service 21.0% Sales & office 19.4% Natural resources & construction 16.1% Production & transportation 21.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 65.9% Government 31.4% Self-employed 2.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 92.0% Carpool 6.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 37.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.8%
Female-led households
52.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 31.0% Retirement income 20.3% Supplemental Security 9.2% Cash public assistance 1.2% Food stamps / SNAP 22.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.2% High blood pressure 40.2% High cholesterol 37.3% Diabetes 13.6% Heart disease 8.1% Stroke 4.1% Asthma 9.8% Arthritis 28.4% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 9.6% Cancer 6.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.3% Binge drinking 19.1% No physical activity 32.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.8% Depression 26.8% Fair or poor health 20.8% Poor mental health 18.4% Poor physical health 13.9% No health insurance 14.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.5% Visited dentist 54.8% Cholesterol screening 88.2% Teeth loss 19.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 49 4.9%
Disability % Any disability 14.3% Under 18 2.2% 18–64 years 10.1% 65 and over 53.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 57.8% Public insurance 46.0% No insurance 6.7% Uninsured under 19 2.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,371 93.7% Spanish 3 0.2% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 1 0.1% Other languages 2 0.1%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,461 99.9% Born in same state 1,461 99.9% Born in different state 1,165 79.6% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 2 0.1% Not a US citizen 2 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 262 17.9% Arab 249 17%
Ancestry Count % French 71 4.9%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.1% Internet access 84.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71016
What city is ZIP code 71016 in?
ZIP code 71016 is primarily assigned to Castor, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 71016 in?
ZIP code 71016 falls within Bienville County, Louisiana.
Is ZIP code 71016 family-oriented?
32% of residents in ZIP code 71016 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 71016?
13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71016?
17% of residents in ZIP code 71016 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71016?
The median home value in ZIP code 71016 is $83,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 71016 in?
ZIP code 71016 observes the CST timezone.
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