ZIP Code 71068 — Ringgold town, LA Demographics & Data

ZIP code 71068 covers Ringgold, LA in Bienville Parish with a population of about 3,325.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 47.5 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area code 318; U.S. House district LA-4; the SHREVEPORT media market.

Median household income in ZIP 71068 is about $30,240 — about 60% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 33.7%; unemployment rate near 7.9%; 9.8% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 23.9 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Construction, and Retail trade; about 15.6% of workers reporting work-from-home (roughly in line with the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $86,400 — about 75% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $218 (about 81% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 76.4% (about 11.0 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 71068 in Ringgold, LA, a household would need roughly $24,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $555. That sits below the local median household income ($30,240), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate normals for Ringgold town, LA show little to no average snow and around 56.7 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 132 for ZIP 71068 (Ringgold town, LA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.