71018 ZIP Code — Cotton Valley, LA

Webster County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71018 is located in Cotton Valley, Louisiana, within Webster County. It covers approximately 83.23 square miles and serves a population of 1,221 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71018

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $57,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $35,996. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (19%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71018 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,221

population

83.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71018 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71018

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71018. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cotton Valley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71071 Sarepta (8.2 mi) 71006 Benton (11.3 mi) 71067 Princeton (12.7 mi) 71055 Minden (12.8 mi) 71064 Plain Dealing (13 mi) 71072 Shongaloo (13.3 mi) 71075 Springhill (13.6 mi) 71037 Haughton (15.1 mi) 71111 Bossier City (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,221
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	83.23 sq mi
Water area	0.99 sq mi
Latitude	32.7920
Longitude	-93.4749
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	81.8%	71.5%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	14.3%	18.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	2.0%	8.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.3%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,221

Population

People per sq mi

32.7

Median age

$35,996

Median household income

$17,693

Per capita income

$57,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

76.3%

Home ownership

20.6%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

590

Housing units

7.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

124

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	378	31.0%
18 and over	843	69.0%
65 and over	171	14.0%
Median age	32.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61.8%

Black or African American 37.2%

Two or more races 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	755	61.8%
Black or African American	454	37.2%
Two or more races	10	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	81.8%	71.5%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	14.3%	18.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	2.0%	8.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.3%	4.7%

Under $10k 9.9%

$10k–$15k 15.8%

$15k–$25k 13.3%

$25k–$35k 5.2%

$35k–$50k 17.6%

$50k–$75k 10.2%

$75k–$100k 19.9%

$100k–$150k 5.6%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.9%
$10k–$15k	15.8%
$15k–$25k	13.3%
$25k–$35k	5.2%
$35k–$50k	17.6%
$50k–$75k	10.2%
$75k–$100k	19.9%
$100k–$150k	5.6%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
Median income	$35,996

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 39.1%

$50k–$100k 34.0%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k–$300k 5.0%

$300k–$500k 1.5%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$57,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	76.3%
Renter occupied	23.7%
Vacant	36.3%
Single-family detached	51.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	40.0%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	14.8%
1990–1999	7.8%
1980–1989	16.1%
1970–1979	23.3%
1960–1969	11.1%
1950–1959	15.3%
1940–1949	9.8%
1939 or earlier	1.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	1.9%
2 bedrooms	40.3%
3 bedrooms	42.2%
4 bedrooms	13.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.7%
1 vehicle	24.2%
2 vehicles	36.6%
3 or more	27.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	42.4%
Electricity	49.9%
Propane / LP gas	1.6%
Wood	6.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	175	39.5%
Cohabiting couple	13	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	84	19.0%
Female householder, no spouse	171	38.6%
Households with children under 18	142	32.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	132	29.8%
Average household size	2.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.8%	45.9%
Married	58.5%	33.1%
Separated	1.4%	9.1%
Widowed	4.6%	9.1%
Divorced	8.7%	2.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 15.7%

HS graduate 42.8%

Some college, no degree 20.9%

Associate's degree 12.0%

Bachelor's degree 5.1%

Graduate / professional 2.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.9%
Bachelor's or higher	7.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	30	11.8%
Elementary school	134	52.5%
High school	67	26.3%
College / grad school	24	9.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 31.1%

Education & healthcare 25.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.3%

Agriculture & mining 8.9%

Retail trade 7.4%

Other services 4.3%

Public administration 3.3%

Construction 2.6%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.3%
Service	14.8%
Sales & office	11.5%
Natural resources & construction	13.3%
Production & transportation	31.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.5%
Government	11.3%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.7%
Carpool	4.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	9.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.3

Poverty

All people 20.6%

Under 18 years 23.3%

18 and over 19.3%

Married-couple families 9.1%

Female-led households 26.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.2%
Retirement income	12.0%
Supplemental Security	24.2%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.6%
High blood pressure	48.7%
High cholesterol	40.6%
Diabetes	18.7%
Heart disease	10.6%
Stroke	6.0%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	33.1%
Kidney disease	4.8%
Pulmonary disease	12.3%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.3%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	38.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.3%
Depression	26.4%
Fair or poor health	27.6%
Poor mental health	18.6%
Poor physical health	17.4%
No health insurance	16.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.4%
Visited dentist	47.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	25.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	44	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.1%
Under 18	10.8%
18–64 years	7.6%
65 and over	53.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.9%
Public insurance	53.0%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,063	87.1%
Spanish	2	0.2%
Other Indo-European	2	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,221	100.0%
Born in same state	1,217	99.7%
Born in different state	1,034	84.7%
Foreign born	4	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	252	20.6%
Arab	165	13.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	21	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.3%
Internet access	86.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71018

What city is ZIP code 71018 in?

ZIP code 71018 is primarily assigned to Cotton Valley, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71018 in?

ZIP code 71018 falls within Webster County, Louisiana.

Is ZIP code 71018 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 71018 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71018?

7% 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 71018?

21% of residents in ZIP code 71018 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71018?

The median home value in ZIP code 71018 is $57,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 71018 in?

ZIP code 71018 observes the CST timezone.