Haughton, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71037
Bossier Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,325
- 68/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $78,571
- Median income Near-median income area
- $212,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Haughton pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 40%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 68
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71037 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 71037 (Haughton, LA) rose +12.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 195.6 in 2023 to 220.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 71037 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Haughton, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, home to 19,325 residents across 283.8 square miles, a density of 68 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71037 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,571 (32% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,345. The poverty rate is 13.1%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $212,400 (20% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while 85.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,199.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bossier Parish, so 71037 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 71037
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Haughton, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71037.
- Construction
Construction
38 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
35 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
28 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
21 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 71037, Haughton, 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
19,325
Population
283.8
Area (sq mi)
68
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71037?
37.6
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
2.7%
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?
$78,571
Median Household Income
+32% vs state ZIP avg
$37,345
Per Capita Income
13.1%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
26.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71037 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Haughton, 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)
$78,571 Top 18% higher than 82% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,611housing units
8,611
Total Housing Units
7,796
Occupied Units
815
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$212,400
Median Home Value
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$1,199
Median Rent
1995
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+12.5%
YoY Change (2024)
220
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+120%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 71037 have increased 12.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.2% | 169 |
| 2021 | +6.0% | 179 |
| 2022 | +8.3% | 194 |
| 2023 | +1.0% | 196 |
| 2024 | +12.5% | 220 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 247 business establishments in ZIP 71037, employing approximately 2,029 people with a combined annual payroll of $107,789,000.
247
Businesses
2,029
Employees
$107.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 38 | 15.4% |
| Retail trade | 35 | 14.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 28 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 9.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 21 | 8.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 8.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 6.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 4.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 9 | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 2.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 2.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 1.6% |
| Utilities | 4 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 71037 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71112
Bossier City (71112)
31,358 residents
- 71037
Haughton (71037)
19,325 residents
- 71023 3,632
Doyline (71023)
3,632 residents
- 71067 3,297
Princeton (71067)
3,297 residents
- 71110 2,793
Barksdale Afb (71110)
2,793 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71037 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 71037 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71037
Haughton (71037)
$78,571 median income
- 71110
Barksdale Afb (71110)
$62,647 median income
- 71112
Bossier City (71112)
$61,760 median income
- 71067
Princeton (71067)
$61,161 median income
- 71023
Doyline (71023)
$46,055 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 71037 ranks the highest of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71037, 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 (19,325 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 71037 in?
ZIP code 71037 (Haughton) is located in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. Bossier Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bossier-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71037?
ZIP code 71037 in Haughton, LA has a population of 19,325 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71037?
The median household income in ZIP 71037 is $78,571, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71037?
The median home value in ZIP 71037 is $212,400, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71037?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71037 is White at 77.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71037?
ZIP code 71037 has 247 business establishments employing approximately 2,029 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71037?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71037 are: Construction (38), Retail trade (35), Professional, scientific, and technical services (28). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 71037?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 71037 increased by 12.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71037?
In ZIP code 71037, 53.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.5% 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 71037?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71037 is 26.6 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 71037?
In ZIP code 71037, approximately 85.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71037?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71037 is 13.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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