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71037

Zip code 71037: Haughton, Louisiana

Residential delivery areaBossier ParishCentral Time
Population
21,192
Median household income
$79K
U.S. $81K
Median home value
$212K
U.S. $333K
Median rent
$1,199/mo
U.S. $1,413
Median age
37.6
U.S. 38.9
Land area
129 sq mi
165 people/sq mi

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

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People

Age

Median age
37.6
Under 18
25.6%
65 and over
15.7%

Race and ethnicity

  • White76%
  • Black15%
  • Hispanic6%
  • Asian0.3%
  • Native American0.2%
  • Pacific Islander0%
  • Other0.2%
  • Multiracial3%
Diversity index
40
U.S. 61.4
Foreign-born
2.7%
U.S. 14.1%
Born in state
64.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only
94%
Spanish
3%
Other Indo-European
2%
Asian / Pacific
0.8%
Other
0.6%

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

<$25k
15%
$25–50k
17%
$50–75k
15%
$75–100k
17%
$100–150k
21%
$150–200k
8%
$200k+
8%

Median household income

71037
$78,571
Bossier
$69,617
Louisiana
$60,756
United States
$80,734
Per capita income
$37,345
U.S. $44,673
Poverty rate
13.1%
U.S. 12.5%
Households earning $150K+
16.1%
U.S. 23%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

71037
$212,400
Bossier
$227,200
Louisiana
$216,500
United States
$332,700

Median gross rent

71037
$1,199
Bossier
$1,174
Louisiana
$1,064
United States
$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family
71%
2–4 units
0%
5–19 units
0%
20+ units
0.5%
Mobile home
29%
Boat, RV, van
0.1%
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

Drove alone
81%
Carpooled
7%
Transit
0%
Walked
0.2%
Bicycle
0%
Worked from home
8%
Other
3%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min
6%
10–19
24%
20–29
30%
30–44
24%
45–59
11%
60+
4%
Average commute
26.6 min
U.S. 26.4 min
Unemployment
5.2%
U.S. 5.2%
In labor force
61%
U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin
12%
Management
11%
Construction and repair
11%
Transportation and moving
10%
Healthcare
8%
Cleaning and personal care
7%
Production
6%
Sales
6%
Food service
6%
Education
5%
Business and finance
4%
Engineering and science
4%
Legal and social services
3%
Computer and math
2%
Police and fire
2%
Arts, media and sports
0.8%
Farming, fishing and forestry
0%

Industries

Health care and social assistance
12%
Manufacturing
10%
Construction
9%
Retail
9%
Professional and technical services
9%
Education
8%
Transportation, warehousing and utilities
7%
Restaurants and hotels
6%
Finance, insurance and real estate
6%
Other services
6%
Public administration
5%
Agriculture and mining
4%
Wholesale
2%
Admin, support and management
2%
Arts and recreation
2%
Information
0.7%
Median earnings per worker
$53,188
U.S. $49,666
Self-employed
6.6%
U.S. 10%
Government workers
15.6%
U.S. 14.5%
Nonprofit workers
5.8%
U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work71037U.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+)

No diploma
10%
High school
30%
Some college
28%
Associate's
9%
Bachelor's
17%
Graduate
7%
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
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

ZipCityDistanceIncome
71023Doyline4.9 mi$46,055
71110Barksdale Afb8.5 mi$62,647
71112Bossier City9.4 mi$61,760
71067Princeton9.5 mi$61,161
71073Sibley11 mi$42,472
71051Elm Grove11 mi$85,331
71039Heflin12 mi$48,393
71113Bossier City · PO box13 mi—
71172Bossier City · PO box13 mi—
71105Shreveport13 mi$67,968
71111Bossier City14 mi$65,292
71104Shreveport14 mi$56,833

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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.