71051 ZIP Code — Elm Grove, LA

Bossier County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71051 is located in Elm Grove, Louisiana, within Bossier County. It covers approximately 94.93 square miles and serves a population of 2,383 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71051

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,596. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is service, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 23% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 71051 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and high homeownership.

2,383

population

94.93

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71051 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71051

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71051. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elm Grove	Acceptable
Elm Grove	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71115 Shreveport (5.7 mi) 71023 Doyline (10.8 mi) 71112 Bossier City (11 mi) 71068 Ringgold (11.1 mi) 71027 Frierson (11.5 mi) 71039 Heflin (13.6 mi) 71106 Shreveport (14 mi) 71105 Shreveport (14.5 mi) 71034 Hall Summit (16 mi) 71037 Haughton (16.6 mi) 71104 Shreveport (16.8 mi) 71073 Sibley (17.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,383
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	94.93 sq mi
Water area	2.47 sq mi
Latitude	32.3421
Longitude	-93.4973
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	38.2%	44.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	40.8%	30.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	19.4%	18.3%
Over $200k	4.8%	5.6%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,383

Population

People per sq mi

43.0

Median age

$67,596

Median household income

$31,455

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

79.0%

Home ownership

18.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

1,169

Housing units

10.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

146

5–9

115

10–14

15–19

20–24

207

25–34

163

129

35–44

102

120

45–54

55–59

243

60–64

192

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	546	22.9%
18 and over	1,837	77.1%
65 and over	342	14.4%
Median age	43.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.9%

Black or African American 21.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,833	76.9%
Black or African American	503	21.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	47	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.2%	44.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	40.8%	30.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	19.4%	18.3%
Over $200k	4.8%	5.6%	4.7%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$25k–$35k 18.6%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 15.0%

$75k–$100k 26.5%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$25k–$35k	18.6%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	15.0%
$75k–$100k	26.5%
$100k–$150k	11.0%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$67,596

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 42.7%

$50k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 9.7%

$150k–$200k 17.1%

$200k–$300k 12.1%

$300k–$500k 5.3%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	79.0%
Renter occupied	21.0%
Vacant	27.2%
Single-family detached	39.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	58.3%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	15.2%
2000–2009	39.9%
1990–1999	22.8%
1980–1989	8.8%
1970–1979	0.4%
1960–1969	0.5%
1950–1959	6.6%
1940–1949	0.4%
1939 or earlier	5.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	12.7%
2 bedrooms	10.0%
3 bedrooms	60.6%
4 bedrooms	14.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	48.4%
2 vehicles	30.9%
3 or more	19.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.2%
Electricity	83.4%
Propane / LP gas	4.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	374	37.2%
Cohabiting couple	62	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	434	43.2%
Female householder, no spouse	135	13.4%
Households with children under 18	250	24.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	259	25.8%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.9%	44.2%
Married	32.4%	41.4%
Separated	3.7%	6.0%
Widowed	9.0%	5.4%
Divorced	32.0%	3.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 12.0%

HS graduate 34.8%

Some college, no degree 34.6%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 9.2%

Graduate / professional 1.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.4%
Bachelor's or higher	10.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	268	49.8%
High school	170	31.6%
College / grad school	100	18.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 14.6%

Agriculture & mining 13.5%

Other services 13.5%

Professional & management 12.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.6%

Education & healthcare 8.3%

Retail trade 7.6%

Finance & real estate 7.0%

Manufacturing 4.8%

Information 2.3%

Public administration 1.7%

Construction 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	8.4%
Service	29.2%
Sales & office	28.4%
Natural resources & construction	15.8%
Production & transportation	18.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.2%
Government	4.4%
Self-employed	8.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.5%
Carpool	7.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.3

Poverty

All people 18.2%

Under 18 years 39.4%

18 and over 11.9%

Married-couple families 6.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.8%
Retirement income	44.7%
Supplemental Security	14.1%
Cash public assistance	6.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	38.1%
High cholesterol	39.9%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.3%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	25.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	62.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	12.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	413	23.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	28.5%
65 and over	42.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.1%
Public insurance	56.4%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,304	96.7%
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)	2,354	98.8%
Born in same state	2,354	98.8%
Born in different state	1,891	79.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	29	1.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	493	20.7%
French	158	6.6%
Italian	86	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	19	0.8%
German	16	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.2%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71051

What city is ZIP code 71051 in?

ZIP code 71051 is primarily assigned to Elm Grove, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71051 in?

ZIP code 71051 falls within Bossier County, Louisiana.

Does ZIP code 71051 have a large veteran population?

23% of civilians in ZIP code 71051 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71051?

11% 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 71051?

18% of residents in ZIP code 71051 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 71051?

ZIP code 71051 has an estimated population of 2,383 residents, with a density of 25 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 71051 in?

ZIP code 71051 observes the CST timezone.