ZIP Code 71079 — undefined, LA Demographics & Data

ZIP code 71079 covers LA in Claiborne Parish with a population of about 236.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 62.2 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area code 318; U.S. House district LA-4; the SHREVEPORT media market.

LA fits a retirement-oriented profile (older median age or known retirement-community context). Residents and relocators commonly research healthcare access, everyday amenities (dining, personal services), and housing costs rather than tech or campus life.

Median household income in ZIP 71079 is about $38,459 — about 49% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 19.1%; unemployment rate near 0.0%; 19.2% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 14.5 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare and Manufacturing; a mean commute of about 56.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $84,800 — about 76% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show owner-occupancy near 92.7% (about 27.3 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 71079 in LA, a household would need roughly $23,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $545. That sits below the local median household income ($38,459), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate normals for LA show little to no average snow and around 57.0 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 9 for ZIP 71079 (LA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.