PlainZIP

Jamestown, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71045

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

663
5/sq mi
$73,044
Median income
$92,000
Median home value
9.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Jamestown pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 48%
household income, US ZIPs
7th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71045 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71045 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jamestown, Bienville County, Louisiana, home to just 663 residents across 122.8 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71045 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,044 (22% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $33,801. Local economic indicators show a 3.6% poverty rate alongside 1.8% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $92,000 (48% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 65.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.1, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Bienville County, letting you compare 71045 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 71045, Jamestown, 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

663

Population

122.8

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71045?

46.1

Median Age

60.4%

Male

39.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 77.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$73,044

Median Household Income

+22% vs state

$33,801

Per Capita Income

3.6%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71045 ranks nationally

Jamestown, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,044 Top 48% higher than 52% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 42.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.6%

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

What does housing look like?

378

Total Housing Units

223

Occupied Units

155

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.5%
Renter 34.5%

$92,000

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

1988

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 71045, employing approximately 7 people with a combined annual payroll of $106,000.

4

Businesses

7

Employees

$106K

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 71045 vs 71024 →

ZIP 71045 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 71045 ranks #6 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 71045 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 71045 ranks the highest of 6 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
71024 Dubberly, LA 1,420 9.4 mi
71039 Heflin, LA 1,934 8.3 mi
71016 Castor, LA 2,070 9.4 mi
71068 Ringgold, LA 3,627 9.4 mi
71028 Gibsland, LA 1,666 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bienville County

71001 standard
Arcadia, LA
Pop: 4,531
71068 standard
Ringgold, LA
Pop: 3,627
71016 standard
Castor, LA
Pop: 2,070
71028 standard
Gibsland, LA
Pop: 1,666
71008 standard
Bienville, LA
Pop: 739

Related Areas

Bienville County Jamestown, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71045 in? ▼
ZIP code 71045 (Jamestown) 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 71045? ▼
ZIP code 71045 in Jamestown, LA has a population of 663 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71045? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71045 is $73,044, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71045? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71045 is $92,000, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71045? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71045 is White at 77.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71045? ▼
ZIP code 71045 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 7 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71045? ▼
In ZIP code 71045, 42.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.6% 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 71045? ▼
In ZIP code 71045, approximately 65.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71045? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71045 is 3.6% 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.