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Calhoun, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71225

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

7,068
47/sq mi
$74,873
Median income
$210,000
Median home value
30.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 71225 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Calhoun, Ouachita County, 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 Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $44,378. Poverty here runs at 8.6%, with unemployment measured at 7.7%. The typical home here is valued at $210,000 (19% above the state average); renters pay a median of $976 monthly, and 82.7% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ouachita County, so you can benchmark 71225 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 71225

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Calhoun, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71225.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 71225?

44.8

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.4%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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?

$74,873

Median Household Income

+25% vs state

$44,378

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71225 ranks nationally

Calhoun, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,873 Top 45% higher than 55% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.6%

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

What does housing look like?

3,431

Total Housing Units

2,878

Occupied Units

553

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.7%
Renter 17.3%

$210,000

Median Home Value

+19% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71225 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 71225 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 71225 ranks #2 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
71234 Downsville, LA 3,992 9.2 mi
71227 Choudrant, LA 3,635 8.1 mi
71238 Eros, LA 2,807 10.1 mi
71292 West Monroe, LA 21,541 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ouachita County

71203 standard
Monroe, LA
Pop: 37,105
71291 standard
West Monroe, LA
Pop: 32,644
71202 standard
Monroe, LA
Pop: 29,044
71292 standard
West Monroe, LA
Pop: 21,541
71201 standard
Monroe, LA
Pop: 20,319
71280 standard
Sterlington, LA
Pop: 3,647

Related Areas

Ouachita County Calhoun, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71225 in? ▼
ZIP code 71225 (Calhoun) is located in Ouachita County, Louisiana. Ouachita County 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.

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