Keithville, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71047
Caddo Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,203
- 44/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $58,467
- Median income Below-median income area
- $128,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Keithville pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 26th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 44
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71047 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 71047 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Keithville, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, home to 12,203 residents across 278.6 square miles, a density of 44 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71047 reports a modest median household income of $58,467 (2% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,698. The poverty rate is 24.9%, 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 $128,800 (27% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $1,012; owner occupancy is 87.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Caddo Parish, so 71047 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 71047
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Keithville, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71047.
- Construction
Construction
38 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 6
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
6 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 71047, Keithville, 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
12,203
Population
278.6
Area (sq mi)
44
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71047?
47.5
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
1.3%
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?
$58,467
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$31,698
Per Capita Income
24.9%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71047 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Keithville, 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)
$58,467 Top 47% higher than 53% 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
4,431housing units
4,431
Total Housing Units
3,979
Occupied Units
452
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$128,800
Median Home Value
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$1,012
Median Rent
1990
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
-0.2%
YoY Change (2024)
206
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+106%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 71047 have decreased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +106% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.5% | 167 |
| 2021 | +5.6% | 176 |
| 2022 | +9.1% | 192 |
| 2023 | +7.6% | 207 |
| 2024 | -0.2% | 206 |
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 119 business establishments in ZIP 71047, employing approximately 1,072 people with a combined annual payroll of $68,986,000.
119
Businesses
1,072
Employees
$69.0M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 38 | 31.9% |
| Retail trade | 18 | 15.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 14.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 6.7% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 6 | 5.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 4.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 4.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 4.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.5% |
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 71047 vs 71129 →
ZIP 71047 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71118
Shreveport (71118)
24,761 residents
- 71108
Shreveport (71108)
20,388 residents
- 71129
Shreveport (71129)
13,391 residents
- 71047
Keithville (71047)
12,203 residents
- 71078 5,546
Stonewall (71078)
5,546 residents
- 71033 3,510
Greenwood (71033)
3,510 residents
- 71030 1,537
Gloster (71030)
1,537 residents
- 71046 1,351
Keatchie (71046)
1,351 residents
- 71007 1,141
Bethany (71007)
1,141 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71047 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 71047 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71078
Stonewall (71078)
$86,042 median income
- 71007
Bethany (71007)
$66,477 median income
- 71030
Gloster (71030)
$64,146 median income
- 71047
Keithville (71047)
$58,467 median income
- 71033
Greenwood (71033)
$54,243 median income
- 71046
Keatchie (71046)
$52,679 median income
- 71129
Shreveport (71129)
$51,013 median income
- 71118
Shreveport (71118)
$50,287 median income
- 71108 $32,055
Shreveport (71108)
$32,055 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 71047 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71129 | Shreveport, LA | 13,391 | 6.2 mi |
| 71078 | Stonewall, LA | 5,546 | 7.5 mi |
| 71007 | Bethany, LA | 1,141 | 7.1 mi |
| 71046 | Keatchie, LA | 1,351 | 9.4 mi |
| 71118 | Shreveport, LA | 24,761 | 9.3 mi |
| 71033 | Greenwood, LA | 3,510 | 10.8 mi |
| 71030 | Gloster, LA | 1,537 | 10.4 mi |
| 71108 | Shreveport, LA | 20,388 | 12.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71047, 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 (12,203 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 71047 in?
ZIP code 71047 (Keithville) is located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. Caddo Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/caddo-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71047?
ZIP code 71047 in Keithville, LA has a population of 12,203 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71047?
The median household income in ZIP 71047 is $58,467, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71047?
The median home value in ZIP 71047 is $128,800, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71047?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71047 is White at 79.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71047?
ZIP code 71047 has 119 business establishments employing approximately 1,072 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71047?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71047 are: Construction (38), Retail trade (18), Other services (except public administration) (17). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 71047?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 71047 decreased by 0.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 106%. 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 71047?
In ZIP code 71047, 53.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.5% 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 71047?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71047 is 26.5 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 71047?
In ZIP code 71047, approximately 87.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71047?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71047 is 24.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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