71030 ZIP Code — Gloster, LA

De Soto County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71030 is located in Gloster, Louisiana, within De Soto County. It covers approximately 40.12 square miles and serves a population of 1,285 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71030

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $162,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,142. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 71030 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.

1,285

population

40.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71030 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71030

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71030. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gloster	Acceptable
Gloster	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71078 Stonewall (6.2 mi) 71032 Grand Cane (6.5 mi) 71046 Keatchie (7.8 mi) 71027 Frierson (9.9 mi) 71047 Keithville (10.2 mi) 71118 Shreveport (14.2 mi) 71049 Logansport (14.5 mi) 71052 Mansfield (14.5 mi) 71129 Shreveport (15.2 mi) 71106 Shreveport (15.4 mi) 71115 Shreveport (16.6 mi) 71007 Bethany (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,285
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	40.12 sq mi
Water area	0.39 sq mi
Latitude	32.1825
Longitude	-93.8101
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	51.1%	53.6%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	31.2%	26.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	16.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,285

Population

People per sq mi

36.8

Median age

$55,142

Median household income

$23,650

Per capita income

$162,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

81.9%

Home ownership

23.8%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

580

Housing units

18.4%

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	268	20.9%
18 and over	1,017	79.1%
65 and over	247	19.2%
Median age	36.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61.3%

Black or African American 25.1%

Two or more races 8.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Other race 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	798	61.3%
Black or African American	327	25.1%
Two or more races	107	8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	36	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	17	1.3%
Other race	17	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.1%	53.6%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	31.2%	26.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	16.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	4.7%

Under $10k 9.1%

$10k–$15k 6.9%

$15k–$25k 1.8%

$25k–$35k 21.4%

$35k–$50k 10.1%

$50k–$75k 20.0%

$75k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.1%
$10k–$15k	6.9%
$15k–$25k	1.8%
$25k–$35k	21.4%
$35k–$50k	10.1%
$50k–$75k	20.0%
$75k–$100k	14.3%
$100k–$150k	12.5%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
Median income	$55,142

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.8%

$50k–$100k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 24.2%

$200k–$300k 5.1%

$300k–$500k 25.2%

$1M+ 6.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$162,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	81.9%
Renter occupied	18.1%
Vacant	24.9%
Single-family detached	44.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	50.2%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.8%
2010–2019	25.2%
2000–2009	20.9%
1990–1999	11.9%
1980–1989	23.0%
1970–1979	2.4%
1960–1969	3.7%
1950–1959	2.1%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	6.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.3%
2 bedrooms	11.2%
3 bedrooms	50.7%
4 bedrooms	25.5%
5+ bedrooms	11.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	26.4%
2 vehicles	60.3%
3 or more	13.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	18.3%
Electricity	70.2%
Propane / LP gas	7.9%
Wood	3.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	204	40.5%
Cohabiting couple	76	15.1%
Male householder, no spouse	52	10.3%
Female householder, no spouse	172	34.1%
Households with children under 18	202	40.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	139	27.6%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.7%	25.9%
Married	34.8%	36.1%
Separated	3.7%	3.1%
Widowed	2.3%	12.6%
Divorced	27.5%	22.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 9.4%

HS graduate 33.8%

Some college, no degree 28.0%

Associate's degree 7.5%

Bachelor's degree 17.8%

Graduate / professional 0.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.7%
Bachelor's or higher	18.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	11	3.2%
Elementary school	144	41.4%
High school	51	14.7%
College / grad school	142	40.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 23.8%

Education & healthcare 18.4%

Transportation & utilities 13.7%

Retail trade 8.3%

Professional & management 7.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Agriculture & mining 6.2%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Manufacturing 3.3%

Public administration 3.3%

Other services 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.3%
Service	5.4%
Sales & office	18.2%
Natural resources & construction	26.7%
Production & transportation	24.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.8%
Government	9.9%
Self-employed	2.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.7%
Carpool	7.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	7.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.4

Poverty

All people 23.8%

Under 18 years 33.6%

18 and over 21.2%

Married-couple families 10.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.5%
Retirement income	21.0%
Supplemental Security	13.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.4%
High blood pressure	40.4%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	31.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.9%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	19.7%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	15.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	54.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	18.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	61	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.1%
Under 18	11.2%
18–64 years	20.5%
65 and over	49.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.0%
Public insurance	50.7%
No insurance	6.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,223	95.2%
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)	1,285	100.0%
Born in same state	1,285	100.0%
Born in different state	1,150	89.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	189	14.7%
Italian	159	12.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	29	2.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71030

What city is ZIP code 71030 in?

ZIP code 71030 is primarily assigned to Gloster, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71030 in?

ZIP code 71030 falls within De Soto County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71030?

24% of residents in ZIP code 71030 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 71030 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 71030 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71030?

The median home value in ZIP code 71030 is $162,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 71030?

ZIP code 71030 has an estimated population of 1,285 residents, with a density of 32 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 71030 in?

ZIP code 71030 observes the CST timezone.