Coushatta, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71019
Red River Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,555
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $49,943
- Median income Below-median income area
- $117,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Coushatta pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 16th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71019 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 71019 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Coushatta, Red River Parish, Louisiana, home to 8,555 residents across 847.0 square miles, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71019 reports a modest median household income of $49,943 (16% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,479. The poverty rate is 26.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $117,900 (33% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $687; owner occupancy is 77.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 more in Red River Parish, so 71019 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 71019
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Coushatta, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71019.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
13 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
10 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 71019, Coushatta, LA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
8,555
Population
847.0
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71019?
40.3
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
1.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$49,943
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$27,479
Per Capita Income
26.6%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
29.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71019 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Coushatta, LA household income vs. every Louisiana ZIP code
Median household income among 457 reporting Louisiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$49,943 36th percentile higher than 36% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Louisiana ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,463housing units
3,463
Total Housing Units
2,980
Occupied Units
483
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$117,900
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$687
Median Rent
1981
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 134 business establishments in ZIP 71019, employing approximately 1,718 people with a combined annual payroll of $87,701,000.
134
Businesses
1,718
Employees
$87.7M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 20 | 14.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 13.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 9.7% |
| Construction | 10 | 7.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 7.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 7.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 7.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 6.0% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 4.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 3 | 2.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 71019 vs 71034 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71034 | Hall Summit, LA | 313 | 9.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71019, both outside LA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (8,555 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What parish is ZIP code 71019 in?
ZIP code 71019 (Coushatta) is located in Red River Parish, Louisiana. Red River Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/red-river-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71019?
ZIP code 71019 in Coushatta, LA has a population of 8,555 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71019?
The median household income in ZIP 71019 is $49,943, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71019?
The median home value in ZIP 71019 is $117,900, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71019?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71019 is White at 56.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71019?
ZIP code 71019 has 134 business establishments employing approximately 1,718 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71019?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71019 are: Retail trade (20), Other services (except public administration) (18), Health care and social assistance (13). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71019?
In ZIP code 71019, 60.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 71019?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71019 is 29.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71019?
In ZIP code 71019, approximately 77.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71019?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71019 is 26.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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