What to know about ZIP 71137
ZIP code 71137 covers ZIP 71137 with a population of about 1,870.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 32.7 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the SHREVEPORT media market.
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ZIP Code 71137 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
1,870
Density
N/A
Median income
$36,411
-52% vs US avg
Home value
$63,700
-82% vs US avg
Median rent
$581
-50% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 71137
Income and economy in ZIP 71137
Median household income in ZIP 71137 is about $36,411 — about 52% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 32.6%; unemployment rate near 20.8%; 4.1% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 29.6 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Food services, and Healthcare; a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 71137
Median home value is about $63,700 — about 82% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $581 (about 50% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 15.9% (about 49.5 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 71137, a household would need roughly $18,000 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 $409. That sits below the local median household income ($36,411), 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.