71028 ZIP Code — Gibsland, LA

Bienville County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71028 is located in Gibsland, Louisiana, within Bienville County. It covers approximately 126.82 square miles and serves a population of 1,496 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71028

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 $80,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $30,054. Poverty affects 37% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (20%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 71028 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.

1,496

population

126.82

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71028 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71028

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71028. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gibsland	Acceptable
Gibsland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71024 Dubberly (7.5 mi) 71008 Bienville (11.3 mi) 71001 Arcadia (11.7 mi) 71045 Jamestown (11.7 mi) 71003 Athens (11.9 mi) 71039 Heflin (13.5 mi) 71073 Sibley (13.7 mi) 71275 Simsboro (14.5 mi) 71016 Castor (15 mi) 71068 Ringgold (17.7 mi) 71023 Doyline (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,496
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	126.82 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	32.4759
Longitude	-93.0656
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	75.6%	66.0%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	21.7%	21.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	2.5%	9.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.2%	3.0%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,496

Population

People per sq mi

39.8

Median age

$30,054

Median household income

$18,486

Per capita income

$80,600

Median home value

$508

Median monthly rent

74.0%

Home ownership

36.6%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

660

Housing units

8.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

138

25–34

139

35–44

104

45–54

105

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	269	18.0%
18 and over	1,227	82.0%
65 and over	325	21.7%
Median age	39.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 55.2%

White 35.3%

Two or more races 5.1%

Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	863	55.2%
White	552	35.3%
Two or more races	80	5.1%
Hispanic or Latino	68	4.3%
Asian	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	75.6%	66.0%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	21.7%	21.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	2.5%	9.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.2%	3.0%	4.7%

Under $10k 10.5%

$10k–$15k 9.0%

$15k–$25k 26.0%

$25k–$35k 15.8%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 11.5%

$75k–$100k 6.8%

$100k–$150k 6.3%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.5%
$10k–$15k	9.0%
$15k–$25k	26.0%
$25k–$35k	15.8%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	11.5%
$75k–$100k	6.8%
$100k–$150k	6.3%
$150k–$200k	1.7%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$30,054

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.8%

$50k–$100k 44.0%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k–$300k 14.4%

$300k–$500k 2.0%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$80,600
Median rent / month	$508
Owner occupied	74.0%
Renter occupied	26.0%
Vacant	26.3%
Single-family detached	54.9%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	34.9%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.1%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	6.4%
1990–1999	23.4%
1980–1989	17.3%
1970–1979	8.1%
1960–1969	12.6%
1950–1959	9.6%
1940–1949	10.9%
1939 or earlier	6.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	7.1%
2 bedrooms	32.2%
3 bedrooms	53.1%
4 bedrooms	6.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.8%
1 vehicle	39.1%
2 vehicles	34.6%
3 or more	14.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	38.3%
Electricity	53.1%
Propane / LP gas	7.2%
Wood	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	183	30.4%
Cohabiting couple	26	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	120	20.0%
Female householder, no spouse	272	45.3%
Households with children under 18	111	18.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	274	45.6%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	59.6%	21.9%
Married	30.0%	34.5%
Separated	2.6%	3.9%
Widowed	0.6%	24.1%
Divorced	7.2%	15.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 49.7%

Some college, no degree 27.4%

Associate's degree 5.0%

Bachelor's degree 4.8%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.6%
Bachelor's or higher	8.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	11.2%
Kindergarten	4	1.5%
Elementary school	150	57.9%
High school	30	11.6%
College / grad school	46	17.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 17.8%

Education & healthcare 17.3%

Manufacturing 15.5%

Agriculture & mining 14.7%

Finance & real estate 11.0%

Retail trade 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Construction 3.5%

Other services 1.8%

Public administration 1.5%

Professional & management 1.3%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.0%
Service	25.5%
Sales & office	16.5%
Natural resources & construction	22.9%
Production & transportation	19.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.5%
Government	9.6%
Self-employed	2.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.3%
Carpool	9.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	13.3%
Work from home	3.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.3

Poverty

All people 36.6%

Under 18 years 79.6%

18 and over 27.2%

Married-couple families 15.3%

Female-led households 42.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.4%
Retirement income	33.1%
Supplemental Security	15.0%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.2%
High blood pressure	51.4%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	20.3%
Heart disease	9.9%
Stroke	6.4%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	33.1%
Kidney disease	5.0%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.7%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	41.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.4%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	29.2%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	16.8%
No health insurance	18.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.7%
Visited dentist	46.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	27.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	81	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.3%
Under 18	0.4%
18–64 years	17.6%
65 and over	53.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	36.4%
Public insurance	59.6%
No insurance	17.6%
Uninsured under 19	3.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,407	94.1%
Spanish	68	4.8%
Other Indo-European	68	4.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,424	95.2%
Born in same state	1,424	95.2%
Born in different state	1,165	77.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	72	4.8%
Not a US citizen	4	5.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	162	10.8%
Italian	97	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	40	2.7%
English	4	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.2%
Internet access	82.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71028

What city is ZIP code 71028 in?

ZIP code 71028 is primarily assigned to Gibsland, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71028 in?

ZIP code 71028 falls within Bienville County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71028?

37% of residents in ZIP code 71028 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71028?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 71028?

Health data for ZIP code 71028 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (20%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 71028 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 71028 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 71028 in?

ZIP code 71028 observes the CST timezone.