Stonewall, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71078
De Soto Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,546
- 46/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $86,042
- Median income Above-median income area
- $246,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 71078 (Stonewall, LA) fell -11.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 227.1 in 2023 to 200.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 71078 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stonewall, De Soto Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,132. The poverty rate is 9.8%, with unemployment at 0.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $246,400 (39% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while 87.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $861.
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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in De Soto Parish, so 71078 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 71078
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stonewall, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71078.
- Construction
Construction
25 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
17 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 71078?
39.9
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
1.2%
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?
$86,042
Median Household Income
+44% vs state ZIP avg
$41,132
Per Capita Income
9.8%
Poverty Rate
0.3%
Unemployment Rate
27.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71078 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Stonewall, 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)
$86,042 Top 12% higher than 88% 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
3,133housing units
3,133
Total Housing Units
2,968
Occupied Units
165
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$246,400
Median Home Value
+39% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 71078 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71106
Shreveport (71106)
34,814 residents
- 71118
Shreveport (71118)
24,761 residents
- 71129 13,391
Shreveport (71129)
13,391 residents
- 71047 12,203
Keithville (71047)
12,203 residents
- 71078 5,546
Stonewall (71078)
5,546 residents
- 71027 1,585
Frierson (71027)
1,585 residents
- 71030 1,537
Gloster (71030)
1,537 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71078 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 71078 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71078
Stonewall (71078)
$86,042 median income
- 71106
Shreveport (71106)
$81,452 median income
- 71030
Gloster (71030)
$64,146 median income
- 71047
Keithville (71047)
$58,467 median income
- 71129
Shreveport (71129)
$51,013 median income
- 71118
Shreveport (71118)
$50,287 median income
- 71027
Frierson (71027)
$42,781 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71078, 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 (5,546 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 71078 in?
ZIP code 71078 (Stonewall) is located in De Soto Parish, Louisiana. De Soto Parish 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.
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