PlainZIP

Stonewall, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71078

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

5,546
46/sq mi
$86,042
Median income
$246,400
Median home value
26.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Stonewall pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 31%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
46
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71078 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71078 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stonewall, De Soto County, Louisiana, home to 5,546 residents across 120.3 square miles, a density of 46 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71078 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,042 (44% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $41,132. Poverty here runs at 9.8%, with unemployment measured at 0.3%. The typical home here is valued at $246,400 (39% above the state average); renters pay a median of $861 monthly, and 87.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 71078, plus 6 more within De Soto 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 71078

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stonewall, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71078.

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 71078, Stonewall, 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

5,546

Population

120.3

Area (sq mi)

46

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 71078?

39.9

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 86.0%
African American 4.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

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?

$86,042

Median Household Income

+44% vs state

$41,132

Per Capita Income

9.8%

Poverty Rate

0.3%

Unemployment Rate

27.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 71078 ranks nationally

Stonewall, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,042 Top 31% higher than 69% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 56.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.3%

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

What does housing look like?

3,133

Total Housing Units

2,968

Occupied Units

165

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.8%
Renter 12.2%

$246,400

Median Home Value

+39% vs state

$861

Median Rent

1999

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

-11.8%

YoY Change (2024)

200

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+100%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 71078 have decreased 11.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +100% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.7% 178
2021 +4.3% 186
2022 +15.8% 215
2023 +5.4% 227
2024 -11.8% 200

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 125 business establishments in ZIP 71078, employing approximately 851 people with a combined annual payroll of $43,809,000.

125

Businesses

851

Employees

$43.8M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 25 20.0%
Health care and social assistance 17 13.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 12.0%
Other services (except public administration) 12 9.6%
Retail trade 11 8.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 8.0%
Finance and insurance 8 6.4%
Accommodation and food services 8 6.4%
Manufacturing 5 4.0%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 3.2%
Transportation and warehousing 4 3.2%

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 71078 vs 71030 →

ZIP 71078 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 71078 ranks #5 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 71078 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 71078 ranks the highest of 7 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
71030 Gloster, LA 1,537 5.5 mi
71118 Shreveport, LA 24,761 8.4 mi
71027 Frierson, LA 1,585 7.3 mi
71047 Keithville, LA 12,203 7.5 mi
71106 Shreveport, LA 34,814 8.5 mi
71129 Shreveport, LA 13,391 11.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in De Soto County

71052 standard
Mansfield, LA
Pop: 10,259
71049 standard
Logansport, LA
Pop: 3,460
71032 standard
Grand Cane, LA
Pop: 2,164
71027 standard
Frierson, LA
Pop: 1,585
71030 standard
Gloster, LA
Pop: 1,537
71046 standard
Keatchie, LA
Pop: 1,351

Related Areas

De Soto County Stonewall, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71078 in? ▼
ZIP code 71078 (Stonewall) is located in De Soto County, Louisiana. De Soto County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/de-soto-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71078? ▼
ZIP code 71078 in Stonewall, LA has a population of 5,546 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71078? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71078 is $86,042, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71078? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71078 is $246,400, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71078? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71078 is White at 86.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71078? ▼
ZIP code 71078 has 125 business establishments employing approximately 851 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71078? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71078 are: Construction (25), Health care and social assistance (17), Professional, scientific, and technical services (15). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 71078? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 71078 decreased by 11.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 100%. 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 71078? ▼
In ZIP code 71078, 56.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.3% 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 71078? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71078 is 27.1 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 71078? ▼
In ZIP code 71078, approximately 87.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71078? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71078 is 9.8% 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.