71045 ZIP Code — Jamestown, LA

Bienville County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71045 is located in Jamestown, Louisiana, within Bienville County. It covers approximately 49.77 square miles and serves a population of 734 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71045

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 $97,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,899. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 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 smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71045 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

734

population

49.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71045 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71045

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71045. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jamestown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71068 Ringgold (7.5 mi) 71016 Castor (7.9 mi) 71039 Heflin (9.4 mi) 71024 Dubberly (9.9 mi) 71028 Gibsland (11.7 mi) 71008 Bienville (12.7 mi) 71034 Hall Summit (13.4 mi) 71073 Sibley (14.4 mi) 71023 Doyline (15.2 mi) 71002 Ashland (16.3 mi) 71051 Elm Grove (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	734
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	49.77 sq mi
Water area	0.98 sq mi
Latitude	32.3371
Longitude	-93.1808
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	33.4%	66.0%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	38.9%	21.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	27.7%	9.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

734

Population

People per sq mi

41.3

Median age

$69,899

Median household income

$38,625

Per capita income

$97,900

Median home value

$388

Median monthly rent

82.5%

Home ownership

3.7%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

443

Housing units

8.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

112

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	104	14.2%
18 and over	630	85.8%
65 and over	117	15.9%
Median age	41.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.7%

Two or more races 5.6%

Black or African American 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	688	93.7%
Two or more races	41	5.6%
Black or African American	5	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.4%	66.0%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	38.9%	21.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	27.7%	9.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	4.7%

Under $10k 4.9%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 14.4%

$25k–$35k 2.5%

$35k–$50k 1.1%

$50k–$75k 31.2%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 9.1%

$150k–$200k 23.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.9%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	14.4%
$25k–$35k	2.5%
$35k–$50k	1.1%
$50k–$75k	31.2%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	9.1%
$150k–$200k	23.9%
Median income	$69,899

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.0%

$50k–$100k 26.8%

$100k–$150k 24.3%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

$200k–$300k 9.4%

$500k–$1M 12.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$97,900
Median rent / month	$388
Owner occupied	82.5%
Renter occupied	17.5%
Vacant	42.2%
Single-family detached	53.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	46.5%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.86

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	14.8%
2000–2009	5.1%
1990–1999	11.0%
1980–1989	21.7%
1970–1979	30.2%
1960–1969	4.3%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	8.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	38.9%
3 bedrooms	47.3%
4 bedrooms	11.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	22.5%
2 vehicles	30.9%
3 or more	43.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.7%
Electricity	75.1%
Wood	11.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	176	61.8%
Cohabiting couple	7	2.5%
Male householder, no spouse	83	29.1%
Female householder, no spouse	19	6.7%
Households with children under 18	89	31.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	86	30.2%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.6%	16.4%
Married	49.2%	68.6%
Separated	2.0%	4.3%
Widowed	1.5%	7.9%
Divorced	2.6%	2.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 20.2%

HS graduate 41.8%

Some college, no degree 18.1%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 7.8%

Graduate / professional 0.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.8%
Bachelor's or higher	8.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	3.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	43	39.8%
High school	56	51.9%
College / grad school	5	4.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 17.8%

Professional & management 15.2%

Finance & real estate 12.8%

Transportation & utilities 10.6%

Agriculture & mining 8.9%

Wholesale trade 8.7%

Education & healthcare 7.8%

Manufacturing 7.6%

Public administration 6.1%

Other services 4.1%

Construction 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	8.2%
Service	5.4%
Sales & office	34.5%
Natural resources & construction	12.6%
Production & transportation	39.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.5%
Government	8.7%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.7%
Carpool	2.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	0.7%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.7

Poverty

All people 3.7%

Under 18 years 1.9%

18 and over 4.0%

Married-couple families 0.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.7%
Retirement income	21.8%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	40.8%
High cholesterol	38.7%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	32.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.7%
Depression	26.9%
Fair or poor health	20.8%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	14.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	55.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	19.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	7	1.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.4%
Under 18	1.0%
18–64 years	6.6%
65 and over	41.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	87.3%
Public insurance	23.2%
No insurance	0.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	732	99.7%
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)	734	100.0%
Born in same state	734	100.0%
Born in different state	714	97.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	291	39.6%
Arab	77	10.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	70	9.5%
English	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	86.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71045

What city is ZIP code 71045 in?

ZIP code 71045 is primarily assigned to Jamestown, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71045 in?

ZIP code 71045 falls within Bienville County, Louisiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71045?

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

Is ZIP code 71045 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 71045 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71045?

The median home value in ZIP code 71045 is $97,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 71045?

ZIP code 71045 has an estimated population of 734 residents, with a density of 15 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 71045 in?

ZIP code 71045 observes the CST timezone.