Zip code 71037: Haughton, Louisiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 71037
71037 is a small-town zip code in Haughton, Louisiana (Bossier Parish), covering 129 sq mi of land. About 21,192 people live here, or 165 per square mile. The median resident is 37.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $78,571 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $212,400, or 2.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 86% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,199 a month.
24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26.6 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; management; and construction and repair.
How 71037 compares
- Homeownership rate85.9%90thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%114th of 492 in LA
- Veterans10.2%90thU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%55th of 501 in LA
- 87thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%152nd of 458 in LA
- Residents under 1825.6%79thU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%155th of 501 in LA
- Housing vacancy9.5%69thU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%395th of 493 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$53,18864thU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,70173rd of 492 in LA
- Government workers15.6%63rdU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%249th of 500 in LA
- Poverty rate13.1%61stU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%344th of 493 in LA
- 56thU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%259th of 500 in LA
- Average commute26.6 min54thU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min261st of 471 in LA
- Uninsured rate6.8%50thU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%253rd of 501 in LA
- Median household income$78,57148thU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,75681st of 459 in LA
- 43rdU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%318th of 501 in LA
- Per capita income$37,34542ndU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,038109th of 501 in LA
- Tech workers2.4%41stU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%101st of 500 in LA
- Median age37.639thU.S. 38.9 · LA 38319th of 501 in LA
- Median gross rent$1,19936thU.S. $1,413 · LA $1,06468th of 391 in LA
- 36thU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.9309th of 501 in LA
- Population21,19233rdU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,96183rd of 501 in LA
- 32ndU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.495348th of 492 in LA
- 30thU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%142nd of 500 in LA
- 25thU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%333rd of 500 in LA
- Median home value$212,40024thU.S. $332,700 · LA $216,500128th of 450 in LA
- Work from home7.6%20thU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%146th of 500 in LA
- Population density165/sq mi19thU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi185th of 501 in LA
- 16thU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%159th of 501 in LA
- 15thU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%363rd of 500 in LA
- Broadband access84.7%12thWeaknessU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%240th of 492 in LA
| Measure | 71037 | Bossier | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeownership rateStrength | 85.9% | 65.1% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 114th of 492 | |
| Veterans | 10.2% | 11% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 55th of 501 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 61.6% | 51.5% | 54.8% | 51.1% | 152nd of 458 | |
| Residents under 18 | 25.6% | 24.8% | 23.5% | 22% | 155th of 501 | |
| Housing vacancy | 9.5% | 10.4% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 395th of 493 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $53,188 | $46,687 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 73rd of 492 | |
| Government workers | 15.6% | 17.2% | 16% | 14.5% | 249th of 500 | |
| Poverty rate | 13.1% | 15.9% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 344th of 493 | |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% | 5.9% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 259th of 500 | |
| Average commute | 26.6 min | 22.7 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 261st of 471 | |
| Uninsured rate | 6.8% | 9.5% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 253rd of 501 | |
| Median household income | $78,571 | $69,617 | $60,756 | $80,734 | 81st of 459 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 15.7% | 15.4% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 318th of 501 | |
| Per capita income | $37,345 | $37,533 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 109th of 501 | |
| Tech workers | 2.4% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 101st of 500 | |
| Median age | 37.6 | 36.7 | 38 | 38.9 | 319th of 501 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,199 | $1,174 | $1,064 | $1,413 | 68th of 391 | |
| Diversity index | 40 | 55.6 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 309th of 501 | |
| Population | 21,192 | 129,789 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 83rd of 501 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.414 | 0.462 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 348th of 492 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.5% | 28.4% | 27% | 35.7% | 142nd of 500 | |
| Healthcare workers | 7.8% | 13.6% | 11% | 9.7% | 333rd of 500 | |
| Median home value | $212,400 | $227,200 | $216,500 | $332,700 | 128th of 450 | |
| Work from home | 7.6% | 7.6% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 146th of 500 | |
| Population density | 165/sq mi | 155/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 185th of 501 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.7% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 159th of 501 | |
| Self-employed workers | 6.6% | 9% | 10.6% | 10% | 363rd of 500 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 84.7% | 85.8% | 86.6% | 91% | 240th of 492 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White76%
- Black15%
- Hispanic6%
- Asian0.3%
- Native American0.2%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.2%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 7,796
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Family households
- 67.5%
- Married couples
- 51.1%
- Living alone
- 27.1%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 10.2%
- Male / female
- 50% / 50%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 8,611
- Owner-occupied
- 85.9%
- Vacant
- 9.5%
- Median year built
- 1995
- Median rooms
- 6.1
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 61.6%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 18.3%
- Home value to income
- 2.7× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 71037 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $71,270 | $74,888 |
| Service | $20,000 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $35,290 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $53,908 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $59,428 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 90.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.5%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 6.7%
- Households with broadband
- 84.7%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 63.7%
- No internet access
- 12.5%
- Without health insurance
- 6.8%
- Limited-English households
- 1%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Haughton
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Bossier Parish
- Center point
- 32.4751° N, 93.4876° W
- Land area
- 129 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Red Chute (unincorporated)7% of zip
- Haughton4% of zip
- Eastwood (unincorporated)4% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 71037
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71023 | Doyline, LA | 4.9 mi | $46,055 |
| 71110 | Barksdale Afb, LA | 8.5 mi | $62,647 |
| 71112 | Bossier City, LA | 9.4 mi | $61,760 |
| 71067 | Princeton, LA | 9.5 mi | $61,161 |
| 71073 | Sibley, LA | 11 mi | $42,472 |
| 71051 | Elm Grove, LA | 11 mi | $85,331 |
| 71039 | Heflin, LA | 12 mi | $48,393 |
| 71113 | Bossier City, LA · PO box | 13 mi | — |
| 71172 | Bossier City, LA · PO box | 13 mi | — |
| 71105 | Shreveport, LA | 13 mi | $67,968 |
| 71111 | Bossier City, LA | 14 mi | $65,292 |
| 71104 | Shreveport, LA | 14 mi | $56,833 |
Zip codes like 71037 elsewhere
Questions about 71037
What city is zip code 71037?
71037 is assigned to Haughton, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 71037 in?
71037 is in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of 71037?
About 21,192 people live in 71037, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 71037 in?
71037 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 71037?
The median household income in 71037 is $78,571.
What zip codes are near 71037?
The closest zip codes to 71037 are 71023, 71110, 71112, 71067, 71073.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71037, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.