PlainZIP

Epps, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71237

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

1,578
9/sq mi
$50,057
Median income
$66,700
Median home value
15.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Epps pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71237 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71237 covers 167.9 square miles in Epps, West Carroll County, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,578 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71237 reports a modest median household income of $50,057 (16% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $23,455. Poverty here runs at 29.6%, with unemployment measured at 11.5%. On housing, the median home value is $66,700 (62% below the state average) with median rent at $925 per month, and 68.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 3 more sharing West Carroll County, letting you compare 71237 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

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 71237, Epps, 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

1,578

Population

167.9

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71237?

40.7

Median Age

55.6%

Male

44.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 47.9%
African American 38.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%

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?

$50,057

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$23,455

Per Capita Income

29.6%

Poverty Rate

11.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71237 ranks nationally

Epps, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,057 14th percentile higher than 14% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 68.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.4%

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

What does housing look like?

478

Total Housing Units

317

Occupied Units

161

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.1%
Renter 31.9%

$66,700

Median Home Value

-62% vs state

$925

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 71237, employing approximately 31 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,112,000.

8

Businesses

31

Employees

$2.1M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 3 37.5%

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 71237 vs 71266 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
71266 Pioneer, LA 1,699 7.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in West Carroll County

71263 standard
Oak Grove, LA
Pop: 8,275
71266 standard
Pioneer, LA
Pop: 1,699
71253 standard
Kilbourne, LA
Pop: 255

Related Areas

West Carroll County Epps, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71237 in? ▼
ZIP code 71237 (Epps) is located in West Carroll County, Louisiana. West Carroll County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/west-carroll-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71237? ▼
ZIP code 71237 in Epps, LA has a population of 1,578 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71237? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71237 is $50,057, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71237? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71237 is $66,700, which is 76% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71237? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71237 is White at 47.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71237? ▼
ZIP code 71237 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 31 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71237? ▼
In ZIP code 71237, 68.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.4% 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 71237? ▼
In ZIP code 71237, approximately 68.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71237? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71237 is 29.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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