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Coushatta, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71019

Red River County, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

8,555
10/sq mi
$49,943
Median income
$117,900
Median home value
13.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 County, 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 Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $27,479. 26.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $117,900 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $687 per month, and 77.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 71019 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 1 additional ZIPs in Red River County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 71019?

40.3

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 56.4%
African American 40.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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

$27,479

Per Capita Income

26.6%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

29.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 71019 ranks nationally

Coushatta, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$49,943 14th percentile higher than 14% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,463

Total Housing Units

2,980

Occupied Units

483

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.7%
Renter 22.3%

$117,900

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$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

More ZIP Codes in Red River County

71034 standard
Hall Summit, LA
Pop: 313

Related Areas

Red River County Coushatta, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71019 in? ▼
ZIP code 71019 (Coushatta) is located in Red River County, Louisiana. Red River County 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.