PlainZIP

Keithville, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71047

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

12,203
44/sq mi
$58,467
Median income
$128,800
Median home value
16.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 County, 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 Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $31,698. The poverty rate stands at 24.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. Median home value sits at $128,800 (27% below the state average), median rent at $1,012 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Caddo County, letting you compare 71047 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 71047

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Keithville, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71047.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 71047?

47.5

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 79.6%
African American 11.3%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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

$31,698

Per Capita Income

24.9%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

26.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 71047 ranks nationally

Keithville, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,467 26th percentile higher than 26% 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 53.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.5%

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

What does housing look like?

4,431

Total Housing Units

3,979

Occupied Units

452

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.2%
Renter 12.8%

$128,800

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71047 ranks #4 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 71047 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 71047 ranks #4 of 9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Caddo County

71106 standard
Shreveport, LA
Pop: 34,814
71107 standard
Shreveport, LA
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
Shreveport, LA
Pop: 20,388

Related Areas

Caddo County Keithville, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71047 in? ▼
ZIP code 71047 (Keithville) 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 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.

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