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Gilliam, LA
Village in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 71029.
Population
117
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
49
ZIP codes
1
Gilliam and its ZIP codes
Gilliam at a glance
- Gilliam is 54% less dense than Louisiana as a whole.
Local data for Gilliam, LA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Caddo Parish. PPP loans are for Gilliam.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,779
110,419 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,649
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.6B
FY 2026, $6,924 per person
PPP loans
$721K
18 loans, 88 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Gilliam, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,615
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4,088
4.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 35°F
50.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gilliam, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
16.3%
U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
ZIP codes in Gilliam
1 in or overlapping Gilliam. Population shown
Cities near Gilliam
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HosstonVillage | 4 mi | 2.7 |
| BelcherVillage | 5.5 mi | 1.6 |
| VivianTown | 8.8 mi | 5.5 |
| Plain DealingTown | 9.6 mi | 1.6 |
| Oil CityTown | 9.9 mi | 1.9 |
| BentonTown | 12 mi | 2.5 |
| IdaVillage | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| MooringsportTown | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| RodessaVillage | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| McLeod, TXCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.7 |
| BlanchardTown | 16 mi | 3.5 |
| Uncertain, TXCity | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| LakeviewCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| Bradley, ARCity | 21 mi | 0.9 |
| Red ChuteCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 9.2 |
| SareptaTown | 23 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gilliam, LA in?
- Gilliam is in Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Gilliam, LA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Gilliam include 71029.
- What is the population of Gilliam, LA?
- About 117 people live in Gilliam, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gilliam?
- Nearby places include Hosston (4 mi), Belcher (5.5 mi), Vivian (8.8 mi), Plain Dealing (9.6 mi), Oil City (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023