71061 ZIP Code — Oil City, LA

Caddo County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71061 is located in Oil City, Louisiana, within Caddo County. It covers approximately 20.33 square miles and serves a population of 1,859 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71061

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 $117,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.

Median household income is $34,259. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% 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 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.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 71061 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,859

population

20.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71061 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71061

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71061. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Oil City	Acceptable
Oil City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71082 Vivian (3.8 mi) 71004 Belcher (4.9 mi) 71060 Mooringsport (8.2 mi) 71029 Gilliam (9.3 mi) 71107 Shreveport (9.8 mi) 71043 Hosston (10.2 mi) 71044 Ida (14.4 mi) 75661 Karnack (15.2 mi) 71069 Rodessa (16.2 mi) 71006 Benton (17.3 mi) 71119 Shreveport (18.3 mi) 71111 Bossier City (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,859
Population density	91 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	20.33 sq mi
Water area	6.56 sq mi
Latitude	32.7451
Longitude	-93.9379
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	58.0%	56.5%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	21.7%	25.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	13.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.9%	4.3%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,859

Population

People per sq mi

35.4

Median age

$34,259

Median household income

$22,153

Per capita income

$117,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

54.1%

Home ownership

29.4%

Poverty rate

9.7%

Unemployment

633

Housing units

8.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

105

35–44

45–54

103

55–59

112

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	486	26.1%
18 and over	1,373	73.9%
65 and over	281	15.1%
Median age	35.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 55.9%

Black or African American 26.2%

Two or more races 11.6%

Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

Other race 1.1%

Asian 0.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,090	55.9%
Black or African American	511	26.2%
Two or more races	226	11.6%
Hispanic or Latino	91	4.7%
Other race	22	1.1%
Asian	8	0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.0%	56.5%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	21.7%	25.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	13.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.9%	4.3%	4.7%

Under $10k 9.4%

$10k–$15k 18.3%

$15k–$25k 14.3%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 9.9%

$50k–$75k 11.6%

$75k–$100k 8.5%

$100k–$150k 11.9%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.4%
$10k–$15k	18.3%
$15k–$25k	14.3%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	9.9%
$50k–$75k	11.6%
$75k–$100k	8.5%
$100k–$150k	11.9%
$150k–$200k	7.1%
Median income	$34,259

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.4%

$50k–$100k 17.9%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k–$300k 24.8%

$300k–$500k 8.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$117,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	54.1%
Renter occupied	45.9%
Vacant	21.5%
Single-family detached	55.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	29.4%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.2%
2000–2009	9.0%
1990–1999	12.2%
1980–1989	21.2%
1970–1979	17.8%
1960–1969	14.2%
1950–1959	3.9%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	6.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	7.1%
2 bedrooms	35.7%
3 bedrooms	40.2%
4 bedrooms	14.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.3%
1 vehicle	43.0%
2 vehicles	25.3%
3 or more	17.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.5%
Electricity	51.2%
Propane / LP gas	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	247	31.8%
Cohabiting couple	94	12.1%
Male householder, no spouse	121	15.6%
Female householder, no spouse	314	40.5%
Households with children under 18	268	34.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	241	31.1%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.0%	32.0%
Married	40.3%	35.6%
Separated	4.5%	3.9%
Widowed	4.4%	15.3%
Divorced	13.8%	13.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 10.8%

HS graduate 45.2%

Some college, no degree 28.1%

Associate's degree 4.4%

Bachelor's degree 6.5%

Graduate / professional 2.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.7%
Bachelor's or higher	8.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	3.9%
Kindergarten	10	2.0%
Elementary school	303	61.6%
High school	113	23.0%
College / grad school	47	9.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.7%

Finance & real estate 11.9%

Transportation & utilities 10.1%

Retail trade 9.1%

Other services 8.6%

Construction 7.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Agriculture & mining 5.8%

Professional & management 5.2%

Information 4.9%

Manufacturing 3.7%

Public administration 1.6%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.8%
Service	11.8%
Sales & office	16.2%
Natural resources & construction	24.0%
Production & transportation	11.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.7%
Government	9.2%
Self-employed	10.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.4%
Carpool	2.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	11.0%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	5.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.5

Poverty

All people 29.4%

Under 18 years 33.3%

18 and over 28.0%

Married-couple families 4.5%

Female-led households 46.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.9%
Retirement income	20.1%
Supplemental Security	18.0%
Cash public assistance	6.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.3%
High blood pressure	40.8%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.9%
Binge drinking	18.6%
No physical activity	33.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.9%
Depression	26.3%
Fair or poor health	21.1%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	15.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	52.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	19.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	180	13.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.8%
Under 18	12.8%
18–64 years	14.8%
65 and over	31.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.2%
Public insurance	56.2%
No insurance	8.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,759	94.6%
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)	1,809	97.3%
Born in same state	1,806	97.1%
Born in different state	1,277	68.7%
Foreign born	3	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	50	2.7%
Not a US citizen	48	96.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	103	5.5%
Italian	83	4.5%
French	74	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	13	0.7%
English	10	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	85.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71061

What city is ZIP code 71061 in?

ZIP code 71061 is primarily assigned to Oil City, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71061 in?

ZIP code 71061 falls within Caddo County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71061?

29% of residents in ZIP code 71061 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71061?

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

Does ZIP code 71061 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 71061 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71061?

The median home value in ZIP code 71061 is $117,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 71061 in?

ZIP code 71061 observes the CST timezone.