71047 ZIP Code — Keithville, LA

Caddo County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71047 is located in Keithville, Louisiana, within Caddo County. It covers approximately 109.04 square miles and serves a population of 11,403 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71047

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $142,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,214. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 71047 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.

11,403

population

109.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71047 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71047

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71047. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Keithville	Acceptable
Keithville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71129 Shreveport (5.1 mi) 71078 Stonewall (5.7 mi) 71118 Shreveport (7.6 mi) 71007 Bethany (7.9 mi) 71033 Greenwood (9.7 mi) 71030 Gloster (10.2 mi) 71046 Keatchie (10.4 mi) 71108 Shreveport (11 mi) 71106 Shreveport (11.4 mi) 71109 Shreveport (11.6 mi) 71119 Shreveport (11.9 mi) 71103 Shreveport (14.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	11,403
Population density	105 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	109.04 sq mi
Water area	0.44 sq mi
Latitude	32.3103
Longitude	-93.8978
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	55.9%	56.5%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	25.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	14.8%	13.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.7%	4.3%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

11,403

Population

105

People per sq mi

42.1

Median age

$53,214

Median household income

$25,125

Per capita income

$142,900

Median home value

$870

Median monthly rent

87.1%

Home ownership

23.4%

Poverty rate

7.7%

Unemployment

3,991

Housing units

15.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

379

Under 5

403

378

5–9

403

412

10–14

439

293

15–19

313

284

20–24

303

517

25–34

551

785

35–44

835

700

45–54

745

459

55–59

488

343

60–64

365

542

65–74

578

289

75–84

307

141

85+

151

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,685	23.5%
18 and over	8,718	76.5%
65 and over	2,008	17.6%
Median age	42.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.5%

Black or African American 18%

Two or more races 2.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Other race 0.8%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	8,730	75.5%
Black or African American	2,084	18%
Two or more races	240	2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	217	1.9%
Hispanic or Latino	154	1.3%
Other race	90	0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	29	0.3%
Asian	13	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.9%	56.5%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	25.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	14.8%	13.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.7%	4.3%	4.7%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 22.6%

$25k–$35k 6.0%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 21.3%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	22.6%
$25k–$35k	6.0%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	21.3%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	11.4%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$53,214

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.4%

$50k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 20.0%

$150k–$200k 8.4%

$200k–$300k 23.2%

$300k–$500k 13.0%

$500k–$1M 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$142,900
Median rent / month	$870
Owner occupied	87.1%
Renter occupied	12.9%
Vacant	12.0%
Single-family detached	54.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	43.5%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	10.6%
2000–2009	16.7%
1990–1999	19.4%
1980–1989	24.5%
1970–1979	14.9%
1960–1969	5.7%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	1.1%
1939 or earlier	1.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	2.3%
2 bedrooms	23.7%
3 bedrooms	50.6%
4 bedrooms	19.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	32.3%
2 vehicles	46.0%
3 or more	19.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.6%
Electricity	61.3%
Propane / LP gas	2.2%
Wood	0.2%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,724	43.6%
Cohabiting couple	330	8.3%
Male householder, no spouse	939	23.7%
Female householder, no spouse	965	24.4%
Households with children under 18	1,383	34.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,418	35.8%
Average household size	2.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.5%	28.2%
Married	42.5%	40.7%
Separated	1.5%	4.4%
Widowed	4.6%	12.7%
Divorced	22.9%	14.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.2%

Some HS, no diploma 12.9%

HS graduate 34.9%

Some college, no degree 24.7%

Associate's degree 3.3%

Bachelor's degree 10.4%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.9%
Bachelor's or higher	15.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	182	7.5%
Kindergarten	156	6.4%
Elementary school	1,136	46.7%
High school	358	14.7%
College / grad school	602	24.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.2%

Retail trade 16.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.9%

Professional & management 9.0%

Construction 7.6%

Manufacturing 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Agriculture & mining 5.9%

Other services 5.7%

Public administration 5.2%

Wholesale trade 4.2%

Information 2.5%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.1%
Service	15.0%
Sales & office	27.0%
Natural resources & construction	14.0%
Production & transportation	15.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.5%
Government	13.5%
Self-employed	9.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.3%
Carpool	9.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.3%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.0

Poverty

All people 23.4%

Under 18 years 28.6%

18 and over 21.8%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 29.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.6%
Retirement income	25.3%
Supplemental Security	7.9%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.5%
High blood pressure	38.1%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	25.9%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	20.3%
No physical activity	30.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.4%
Depression	26.0%
Fair or poor health	18.7%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	14.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	55.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	16.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	754	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.5%
Under 18	6.1%
18–64 years	28.6%
65 and over	46.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.9%
Public insurance	55.0%
No insurance	8.0%
Uninsured under 19	5.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,621	93.1%
Spanish	22	0.2%
Other Indo-European	22	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,243	98.6%
Born in same state	11,222	98.4%
Born in different state	8,758	76.8%
Foreign born	21	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	160	1.4%
Not a US citizen	62	38.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,407	12.3%
Arab	1,227	10.8%
Italian	957	8.4%
German	87	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	33	0.3%
English	26	0.2%
Polish	16	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.7%
Internet access	93.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71047

What city is ZIP code 71047 in?

ZIP code 71047 is primarily assigned to Keithville, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71047 in?

ZIP code 71047 falls within Caddo County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71047?

23% of residents in ZIP code 71047 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 71047 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 71047 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 71047 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 71047 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71047?

The median home value in ZIP code 71047 is $142,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 71047 in?

ZIP code 71047 observes the CST timezone.