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Benton, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71006

Bossier County, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

12,158
23/sq mi
$94,266
Median income
$325,900
Median home value
36.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Benton pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
23
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71006 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71006 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Benton, Bossier County, Louisiana, home to 12,158 residents across 530.9 square miles, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71006 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,266 (58% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $42,756. The poverty rate stands at 9.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. Housing costs here run $325,900 for a typical home value (84% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,256 a month; 87.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 30 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 71006, plus 6 more within Bossier County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 71006

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Benton, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71006.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 71006, Benton, 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

12,158

Population

530.9

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71006?

40.3

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 75.7%
African American 10.7%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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?

$94,266

Median Household Income

+58% vs state

$42,756

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

30.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 71006 ranks nationally

Benton, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$94,266 Top 23% higher than 77% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

6,358

Total Housing Units

5,764

Occupied Units

594

Vacant Units

2.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.5%
Renter 12.5%

$325,900

Median Home Value

+84% vs state

$1,256

Median Rent

2000

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+3.7%

YoY Change (2024)

214

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+114%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 71006 have increased 3.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +114% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 174
2021 +6.7% 185
2022 +8.4% 201
2023 +2.6% 206
2024 +3.7% 214

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 234 business establishments in ZIP 71006, employing approximately 1,299 people with a combined annual payroll of $50,067,000.

234

Businesses

1,299

Employees

$50.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 43 18.4%
Construction 34 14.5%
Health care and social assistance 33 14.1%
Other services (except public administration) 21 9.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 20 8.6%
Retail trade 19 8.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 5.6%
Finance and insurance 11 4.7%
Wholesale trade 7 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 7 3.0%
Accommodation and food services 7 3.0%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 5 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.7%
Manufacturing 3 1.3%
Educational services 3 1.3%

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 71006 vs 71111 →

ZIP 71006 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71006 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 71006 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 71006 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
71111 Bossier City, LA 38,456 10.9 mi
71067 Princeton, LA 3,297 12.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bossier County

71111 standard
Bossier City, LA
Pop: 38,456
71112 standard
Bossier City, LA
Pop: 31,358
71037 standard
Haughton, LA
Pop: 19,325
71064 standard
Plain Dealing, LA
Pop: 4,096
71067 standard
Princeton, LA
Pop: 3,297
71110 standard
Barksdale Afb, LA
Pop: 2,793

Related Areas

Bossier County Benton, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71006 in? ▼
ZIP code 71006 (Benton) is located in Bossier County, Louisiana. Bossier County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bossier-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71006? ▼
ZIP code 71006 in Benton, LA has a population of 12,158 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71006? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71006 is $94,266, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71006? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71006 is $325,900, which is 17% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71006? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71006 is White at 75.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71006? ▼
ZIP code 71006 has 234 business establishments employing approximately 1,299 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71006? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71006 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (43), Construction (34), Health care and social assistance (33). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 71006? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 71006 increased by 3.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 114%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71006? ▼
In ZIP code 71006, 62.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 71006? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71006 is 30.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71006? ▼
In ZIP code 71006, approximately 87.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71006? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71006 is 9.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.