71068 ZIP Code — Ringgold, LA

Bienville County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71068 is located in Ringgold, Louisiana, within Bienville County. It covers approximately 143.72 square miles and serves a population of 3,453 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71068

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 $71,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $28,219. Poverty affects 35% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (19%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 71068 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.

3,453

population

143.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71068 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71068

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71068. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ringgold	Acceptable
Ringgold	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71045 Jamestown (7.5 mi) 71039 Heflin (7.9 mi) 71034 Hall Summit (10.2 mi) 71051 Elm Grove (11.1 mi) 71023 Doyline (11.1 mi) 71024 Dubberly (12.8 mi) 71073 Sibley (13.8 mi) 71016 Castor (14 mi) 71115 Shreveport (16.7 mi) 71028 Gibsland (17.7 mi) 71002 Ashland (18.3 mi) 71019 Coushatta (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,453
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	143.72 sq mi
Water area	6.85 sq mi
Latitude	32.3230
Longitude	-93.3088
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	72.1%	66.0%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	18.9%	21.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	3.1%	9.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	6.0%	3.0%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,453

Population

People per sq mi

46.1

Median age

$28,219

Median household income

$21,467

Per capita income

$71,900

Median home value

$353

Median monthly rent

73.1%

Home ownership

34.9%

Poverty rate

9.9%

Unemployment

1,514

Housing units

8.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

122

Under 5

147

119

5–9

142

10–14

128

15–19

153

20–24

135

25–34

162

134

35–44

161

170

45–54

204

143

55–59

171

128

60–64

153

237

65–74

284

75–84

116

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	849	24.6%
18 and over	2,604	75.4%
65 and over	797	23.1%
Median age	46.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 56.4%

Black or African American 38.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Other race 1.7%

Two or more races 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,994	56.4%
Black or African American	1,373	38.8%
Hispanic or Latino	84	2.4%
Other race	60	1.7%
Two or more races	24	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.1%	66.0%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	18.9%	21.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	3.1%	9.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	6.0%	3.0%	4.7%

Under $10k 8.8%

$10k–$15k 14.9%

$15k–$25k 16.9%

$25k–$35k 19.8%

$35k–$50k 9.5%

$50k–$75k 12.9%

$75k–$100k 5.2%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.8%
$10k–$15k	14.9%
$15k–$25k	16.9%
$25k–$35k	19.8%
$35k–$50k	9.5%
$50k–$75k	12.9%
$75k–$100k	5.2%
$100k–$150k	7.9%
$150k–$200k	1.7%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$28,219

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 35.3%

$50k–$100k 20.9%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 12.8%

$200k–$300k 19.1%

$300k–$500k 2.4%

$500k–$1M 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$71,900
Median rent / month	$353
Owner occupied	73.1%
Renter occupied	26.9%
Vacant	24.5%
Single-family detached	58.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	31.9%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.08

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.8%
2000–2009	6.9%
1990–1999	5.4%
1980–1989	24.3%
1970–1979	24.1%
1960–1969	11.3%
1950–1959	12.7%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	4.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	29.3%
3 bedrooms	58.6%
4 bedrooms	6.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.1%
1 vehicle	37.6%
2 vehicles	30.6%
3 or more	20.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.3%
Electricity	54.3%
Propane / LP gas	9.8%
Wood	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	545	38.0%
Cohabiting couple	55	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	278	19.4%
Female householder, no spouse	555	38.7%
Households with children under 18	346	24.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	609	42.5%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.0%	37.4%
Married	45.0%	34.9%
Separated	2.3%	0.4%
Widowed	8.2%	15.9%
Divorced	13.4%	11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 9.1%

HS graduate 48.7%

Some college, no degree 26.1%

Associate's degree 5.9%

Bachelor's degree 6.0%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.8%
Bachelor's or higher	8.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	134	15.8%
Kindergarten	44	5.2%
Elementary school	322	38.0%
High school	247	29.2%
College / grad school	100	11.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 19.2%

Education & healthcare 18.6%

Retail trade 17.4%

Manufacturing 9.6%

Professional & management 9.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.7%

Agriculture & mining 5.1%

Other services 4.4%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Information 1.5%

Public administration 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.8%
Service	28.4%
Sales & office	16.4%
Natural resources & construction	18.2%
Production & transportation	15.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.1%
Government	14.0%
Self-employed	11.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.5%
Carpool	1.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	13.4%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.2

Poverty

All people 34.9%

Under 18 years 61.5%

18 and over 25.9%

Married-couple families 5.7%

Female-led households 67.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.1%
Retirement income	18.8%
Supplemental Security	10.0%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.6%
High blood pressure	49.2%
High cholesterol	41.0%
Diabetes	19.3%
Heart disease	10.7%
Stroke	6.2%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	34.4%
Kidney disease	5.0%
Pulmonary disease	12.4%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.0%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	39.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.3%
Depression	25.7%
Fair or poor health	28.1%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	17.3%
No health insurance	16.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.1%
Visited dentist	48.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	25.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	80	3.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.6%
Under 18	6.6%
18–64 years	23.7%
65 and over	47.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	30.6%
Public insurance	71.8%
No insurance	10.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,184	92.2%
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)	3,396	98.3%
Born in same state	3,366	97.5%
Born in different state	2,918	84.5%
Foreign born	30	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	57	1.7%
Not a US citizen	5	8.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	389	11.3%
French	269	7.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	261	7.6%
German	7	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.5%
Internet access	85.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71068

What city is ZIP code 71068 in?

ZIP code 71068 is primarily assigned to Ringgold, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71068 in?

ZIP code 71068 falls within Bienville County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71068?

35% of residents in ZIP code 71068 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71068?

8% 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 71068 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 71068 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71068?

The median home value in ZIP code 71068 is $71,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 71068 in?

ZIP code 71068 observes the CST timezone.