Arcadia, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71001
Bienville Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,531
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $30,490
- Median income Below-median income area
- $97,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Arcadia pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 2nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 9th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71001 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 71001 covers 321.3 square miles in Arcadia, Bienville Parish, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,531 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71001 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $30,490 (49% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,371. The poverty rate is 38.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $97,300 (45% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $639; owner occupancy is 58.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Bienville Parish, so 71001 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 71001
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Arcadia, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71001.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 71001, Arcadia, LA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
4,531
Population
321.3
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71001?
46.9
Median Age
46.6%
Male
53.4%
Female
0.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$30,490
Median Household Income
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$23,371
Per Capita Income
38.8%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 71001 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Arcadia, LA household income vs. every Louisiana ZIP code
Median household income among 457 reporting Louisiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$30,490 6th percentile higher than 6% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Louisiana ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,050housing units
2,050
Total Housing Units
1,850
Occupied Units
200
Vacant Units
1.90
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$97,300
Median Home Value
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$639
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 106 business establishments in ZIP 71001, employing approximately 2,411 people with a combined annual payroll of $108,301,000.
106
Businesses
2,411
Employees
$108.3M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 15.1% |
| Retail trade | 14 | 13.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 9.4% |
| Construction | 8 | 7.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 7.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 7 | 6.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 6.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 6.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 5.7% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 4.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 4.7% |
| Utilities | 3 | 2.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 2.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 71001 vs 71275 →
ZIP 71001 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71001
Arcadia (71001)
4,531 residents
- 71275
Simsboro (71275)
2,453 residents
- 71003 989
Athens (71003)
989 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71001 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 71001 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71003
Athens (71003)
$37,692 median income
- 71275
Simsboro (71275)
$36,225 median income
- 71001
Arcadia (71001)
$30,490 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 71001 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71001, both outside LA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,531 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What parish is ZIP code 71001 in?
ZIP code 71001 (Arcadia) is located in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. Bienville Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bienville-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71001?
ZIP code 71001 in Arcadia, LA has a population of 4,531 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71001?
The median household income in ZIP 71001 is $30,490, which is 60% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71001?
The median home value in ZIP 71001 is $97,300, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71001?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71001 is African American at 63.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71001?
ZIP code 71001 has 106 business establishments employing approximately 2,411 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71001?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71001 are: Health care and social assistance (16), Retail trade (14), Accommodation and food services (10). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71001?
In ZIP code 71001, 66.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71001?
In ZIP code 71001, approximately 58.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71001?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71001 is 38.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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