PlainZIP

Haughton, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71037

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

19,325
68/sq mi
$78,571
Median income
$212,400
Median home value
23.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 71037 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Haughton, Bossier County, 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 Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $37,345. The poverty rate stands at 13.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $212,400 (20% above the state average) with median rent at $1,199 per month, and 85.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 71037, plus 6 more within Bossier County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 71037?

37.6

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 77.3%
African American 15.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

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

$37,345

Per Capita Income

13.1%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

26.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 71037 ranks nationally

Haughton, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,571 Top 40% higher than 60% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 53.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.5%

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

What does housing look like?

8,611

Total Housing Units

7,796

Occupied Units

815

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.9%
Renter 14.1%

$212,400

Median Home Value

+20% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 71037 vs 71067 →

ZIP 71037 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71037 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 71037 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
71067 Princeton, LA 3,297 2.6 mi
71110 Barksdale Afb, LA 2,793 6.6 mi
71023 Doyline, LA 3,632 9.3 mi
71112 Bossier City, LA 31,358 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bossier County

71111 standard
Bossier City, LA
Pop: 38,456
71112 standard
Bossier City, LA
Pop: 31,358
71006 standard
Benton, LA
Pop: 12,158
71064 standard
Plain Dealing, LA
Pop: 4,096
71067 standard
Princeton, LA
Pop: 3,297
71110 standard
Barksdale Afb, LA
Pop: 2,793

Related Areas

Bossier County Haughton, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71037 in? ▼
ZIP code 71037 (Haughton) is located in Bossier County, Louisiana. Bossier County 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.

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