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Castor, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71016

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

2,070
6/sq mi
$41,806
Median income
$114,000
Median home value
23.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Castor pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
14th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71016 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71016 covers 323.4 square miles in Castor, Bienville County, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,070 residents on file, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71016 reports a modest median household income of $41,806 (30% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $22,869. The poverty rate stands at 18.0% and the unemployment rate at 7.7%. The typical home here is valued at $114,000 (36% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 79.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Bienville County, letting you compare 71016 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

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 71016, Castor, 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

2,070

Population

323.4

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71016?

35.0

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 87.5%
African American 9.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%

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?

$41,806

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$22,869

Per Capita Income

18.0%

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71016 ranks nationally

Castor, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$41,806 7th percentile higher than 7% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.8%

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

What does housing look like?

827

Total Housing Units

691

Occupied Units

136

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.9%
Renter 20.1%

$114,000

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

1985

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 71016, employing approximately 111 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,003,000.

20

Businesses

111

Employees

$4.0M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 20.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 71016 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 71016 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 71016 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 71016 ranks #3 of 4 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
71045 Jamestown, LA 663 9.4 mi
71070 Saline, LA 1,833 10.6 mi
71008 Bienville, LA 739 11.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bienville County

71001 standard
Arcadia, LA
Pop: 4,531
71068 standard
Ringgold, LA
Pop: 3,627
71028 standard
Gibsland, LA
Pop: 1,666
71008 standard
Bienville, LA
Pop: 739
71045 standard
Jamestown, LA
Pop: 663

Related Areas

Bienville County Castor, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71016 in? ▼
ZIP code 71016 (Castor) is located in Bienville County, Louisiana. Bienville County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bienville-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71016? ▼
ZIP code 71016 in Castor, LA has a population of 2,070 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71016? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71016 is $41,806, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71016? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71016 is $114,000, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71016? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71016 is White at 87.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71016? ▼
ZIP code 71016 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 111 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71016? ▼
In ZIP code 71016, 60.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.8% 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 71016? ▼
In ZIP code 71016, approximately 79.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71016? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71016 is 18.0% 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.