71069 ZIP Code — Rodessa, LA

Caddo County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71069 is located in Rodessa, Louisiana, within Caddo County. It covers approximately 29.77 square miles and serves a population of 485 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71069

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $72,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.

Median household income is $22,125. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 45 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 71069 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

485

population

29.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71069 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71069

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71069. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rodessa	Acceptable
Rodessa	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71044 Ida (5.4 mi) 71043 Hosston (8.9 mi) 75555 Bivins (9.8 mi) 75556 Bloomburg (12.1 mi) 71834 Doddridge (12.4 mi) 71082 Vivian (12.4 mi) 75551 Atlanta (13.2 mi) 71029 Gilliam (13.7 mi) 71061 Oil City (16.2 mi) 71004 Belcher (16.4 mi) 71837 Fouke (19.1 mi) 75572 Queen City (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	485
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	29.77 sq mi
Water area	2.62 sq mi
Latitude	32.9758
Longitude	-93.9857
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	65.0%	56.5%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	24.8%	25.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	13.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.3%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

485

Population

People per sq mi

47.3

Median age

$22,125

Median household income

$22,162

Per capita income

$72,000

Median home value

$665

Median monthly rent

61.1%

Home ownership

21.6%

Poverty rate

14.8%

Unemployment

211

Housing units

9.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	101	20.8%
18 and over	384	79.2%
65 and over	132	27.2%
Median age	47.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61.6%

Black or African American 35.3%

Two or more races 3.1%

Group	Count	%
White	299	61.6%
Black or African American	171	35.3%
Two or more races	15	3.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.0%	56.5%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	24.8%	25.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	13.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.3%	4.7%

Under $10k 7.5%

$10k–$15k 10.3%

$15k–$25k 38.1%

$25k–$35k 3.2%

$35k–$50k 9.5%

$50k–$75k 14.7%

$75k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 3.2%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.5%
$10k–$15k	10.3%
$15k–$25k	38.1%
$25k–$35k	3.2%
$35k–$50k	9.5%
$50k–$75k	14.7%
$75k–$100k	7.9%
$100k–$150k	3.2%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
Median income	$22,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 33.1%

$50k–$100k 30.5%

$100k–$150k 5.8%

$200k–$300k 27.3%

$300k–$500k 3.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$72,000
Median rent / month	$665
Owner occupied	61.1%
Renter occupied	38.9%
Vacant	18.4%
Single-family detached	63.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.4%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.09

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.3%
2000–2009	9.4%
1990–1999	15.2%
1980–1989	10.7%
1970–1979	14.2%
1960–1969	14.9%
1950–1959	17.2%
1940–1949	9.1%
1939 or earlier	9.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.5%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	46.6%
3 bedrooms	29.8%
4 bedrooms	4.9%
5+ bedrooms	6.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.1%
1 vehicle	45.2%
2 vehicles	7.9%
3 or more	31.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.2%
Electricity	57.1%
Propane / LP gas	9.9%
No fuel used	8.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	57	22.6%
Cohabiting couple	12	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	83	32.9%
Female householder, no spouse	100	39.7%
Households with children under 18	33	13.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	118	46.8%
Average household size	1.92

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.6%	18.9%
Married	30.6%	30.1%
Separated	11.2%	0.0%
Widowed	6.6%	29.6%
Divorced	24.0%	21.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 22.9%

HS graduate 37.2%

Some college, no degree 23.9%

Associate's degree 5.6%

Bachelor's degree 4.3%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.8%
Bachelor's or higher	9.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	15.5%
Kindergarten	7	6.4%
Elementary school	50	45.5%
High school	24	21.8%
College / grad school	12	10.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 21.8%

Retail trade 14.7%

Agriculture & mining 11.5%

Other services 6.4%

Construction 5.1%

Manufacturing 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Public administration 3.2%

Information 1.3%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.4%
Service	28.2%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	14.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.9%
Government	23.1%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	99.4%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	44.9

Poverty

All people 21.6%

Under 18 years 33.7%

18 and over 18.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 36.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.9%
Retirement income	18.3%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.0%
High blood pressure	43.4%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	16.7%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.5%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	35.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.9%
Depression	26.6%
Fair or poor health	23.4%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	15.1%
No health insurance	15.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	50.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	20.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	56	14.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.1%
65 and over	28.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.4%
Public insurance	57.3%
No insurance	9.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	458	94.4%
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)	485	100.0%
Born in same state	485	100.0%
Born in different state	352	72.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	66	13.6%
French	42	8.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	36	7.4%
Polish	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	52.0%
Internet access	79.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71069

What city is ZIP code 71069 in?

ZIP code 71069 is primarily assigned to Rodessa, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71069 in?

ZIP code 71069 falls within Caddo County, Louisiana.

Does ZIP code 71069 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 71069 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 71069 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 71069 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71069?

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

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71069?

22% of residents in ZIP code 71069 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 71069 in?

ZIP code 71069 observes the CST timezone.