PlainZIP

Gilliam, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71029

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

219
3/sq mi
$47,222
Median income
$139,300
Median home value
28.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71029 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71029 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gilliam, Caddo County, Louisiana, home to just 219 residents across 70.6 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71029 reports a modest median household income of $47,222 (21% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $36,823. Poverty here runs at 12.0%, with unemployment measured at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $139,300 (21% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 91.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 67.2, and the average commute is -. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Caddo County, so you can benchmark 71029 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 →

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 71029, Gilliam, 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

219

Population

70.6

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71029?

67.2

Median Age

43.0%

Male

57.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 62.7%
African American 36.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$47,222

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$36,823

Per Capita Income

12.0%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71029 ranks nationally

Gilliam, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,222 11th percentile higher than 11% 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

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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 63.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.0%

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

What does housing look like?

89

Total Housing Units

70

Occupied Units

19

Vacant Units

2.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.4%
Renter 8.6%

$139,300

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

1951

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 71029, employing approximately 74 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,438,000.

8

Businesses

74

Employees

$4.4M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 71029 vs 71043 →

ZIP 71029 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 71029 ranks #7 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 71029 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 71029 ranks #5 of 7 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
71043 Hosston, LA 546 4.3 mi
71004 Belcher, LA 644 6.5 mi
71082 Vivian, LA 5,119 8.4 mi
71044 Ida, LA 657 9.3 mi
71061 Oil City, LA 1,712 9.1 mi
71064 Plain Dealing, LA 4,096 10.0 mi

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Shreveport, LA
Pop: 34,814
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Pop: 33,800
71118 standard
Shreveport, LA
Pop: 24,761
71109 standard
Shreveport, LA
Pop: 22,154
71105 standard
Shreveport, LA
Pop: 21,907
71108 standard
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Pop: 20,388

Related Areas

Caddo County Gilliam, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71029 in? ▼
ZIP code 71029 (Gilliam) is located in Caddo County, Louisiana. Caddo County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/caddo-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71029? ▼
ZIP code 71029 in Gilliam, LA has a population of 219 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71029? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71029 is $47,222, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71029? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71029 is $139,300, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71029? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71029 is White at 62.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71029? ▼
ZIP code 71029 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 74 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71029? ▼
In ZIP code 71029, 63.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.0% 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 71029? ▼
In ZIP code 71029, approximately 91.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71029? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71029 is 12.0% 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.