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ZIP Code 71006
Benton, Louisiana

ZIP code 71006 is in Benton, located in Bossier County, Louisiana, within the Shreveport-Bossier City metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 15,268. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $69,729, and about 11% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
15,268
Census ZCTA
County
Bossier
FIPS 22015
Median income (est.)
$69,729
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
204.944 mi²
+ 8.24 mi² water

01Location & Geography

Authoritative geographic identifiers from the U.S. Census Bureau, ANSI, and FIPS standards.

Primary CityBenton, LA
CountyBossier County (FIPS 22015)
StateLouisiana (FIPS 22)
Metro Area (MSA)Shreveport-Bossier City, LA Metro Area (43340)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates32.72267, -93.63039
Land / Water Area204.944 mi² land · 8.24 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 6,650 individual tax returns filed in 71006 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
22.3%
$25K–$50K
17.9%
$50K–$75K
12.5%
$75K–$100K
10.5%
$100K–$200K
25.4%
$200K+
11.4%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 44% of 71006's total adjusted gross income, from 11% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($69,729) and the average.
Estimated median = median adjusted gross income per tax return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Differs from U.S. Census household income.

03Income Over Time

Year-over-year change in 71006's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$69,729
▲ 7.2%
Filers earning $200K+
11.4%
▲ 1.2 pt
Total filers
6,650
▲ 0.3%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/71006/soi?year=… $59K 2020 $65K 2021 $70K 2022
Median = adjusted gross income per return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Figures are nominal (not inflation-adjusted).

04Population Trend

Decennial U.S. Census population for the 71006 ZCTA.

2000
9,658
 
2010
12,158
▲ +25.9%
2020
15,268
▲ +25.6%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number210832
City AliasesBenton, Ivan

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71006 in?

ZIP code 71006 is in Bossier County, Louisiana (county FIPS code 22015).

What city is ZIP code 71006?

The primary USPS city for 71006 is Benton, LA.

What metro area (MSA) is 71006 in?

71006 is part of the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA Metro Area (MSA code 43340).

What is the population of ZIP code 71006?

The 2020 Census population of 71006 was 15,268 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 71006?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 71006 is about $69,729, with around 11% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.