Calhoun, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71225
Ouachita Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,068
- 47/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $74,873
- Median income Near-median income area
- $210,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Calhoun pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 45%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 46th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 47
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71225 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 71225 (Calhoun, LA) fell -1.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 194.1 in 2023 to 190.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 71225 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Calhoun, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, home to 7,068 residents across 151.3 square miles, a density of 47 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71225 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,873 (25% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,378. The poverty rate is 8.6%, with unemployment at 7.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $210,000 (19% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while 82.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $976.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ouachita Parish, so 71225 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 71225
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Calhoun, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71225.
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
16 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 71225, Calhoun, 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
7,068
Population
151.3
Area (sq mi)
47
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71225?
44.8
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
0.0%
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?
$74,873
Median Household Income
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$44,378
Per Capita Income
8.6%
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 71225 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Calhoun, 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)
$74,873 Top 22% higher than 78% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Louisiana ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
3,431housing units
3,431
Total Housing Units
2,878
Occupied Units
553
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$210,000
Median Home Value
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$976
Median Rent
2000
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
-1.7%
YoY Change (2024)
191
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+91%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 71225 have decreased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +91% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.8% | 159 |
| 2021 | +4.8% | 167 |
| 2022 | +9.7% | 183 |
| 2023 | +6.0% | 194 |
| 2024 | -1.7% | 191 |
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 123 business establishments in ZIP 71225, employing approximately 805 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,894,000.
123
Businesses
805
Employees
$26.9M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 22 | 17.9% |
| Retail trade | 19 | 15.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 13.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 10.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 8.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 7.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 3.3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 2.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.4% |
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 71225 vs 71234 →
ZIP 71225 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71292
West Monroe (71292)
21,541 residents
- 71225 7,068
Calhoun (71225)
7,068 residents
- 71234 3,992
Downsville (71234)
3,992 residents
- 71227 3,635
Choudrant (71227)
3,635 residents
- 71238 2,807
Eros (71238)
2,807 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71225 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 71225 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71234
Downsville (71234)
$84,740 median income
- 71225
Calhoun (71225)
$74,873 median income
- 71227
Choudrant (71227)
$64,195 median income
- 71292
West Monroe (71292)
$51,355 median income
- 71238
Eros (71238)
$34,018 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 71225 ranks #2 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 71225, 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 (7,068 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Ouachita Parish
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What parish is ZIP code 71225 in?
ZIP code 71225 (Calhoun) is located in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. Ouachita Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ouachita-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71225?
ZIP code 71225 in Calhoun, LA has a population of 7,068 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71225?
The median household income in ZIP 71225 is $74,873, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71225?
The median home value in ZIP 71225 is $210,000, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71225?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71225 is White at 92.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71225?
ZIP code 71225 has 123 business establishments employing approximately 805 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71225?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71225 are: Construction (22), Retail trade (19), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (16). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 71225?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 71225 decreased by 1.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 91%. 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 71225?
In ZIP code 71225, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71225?
In ZIP code 71225, approximately 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71225?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71225 is 8.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 71225's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 71225 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Calhoun, LA ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.