71072 ZIP Code – Shongaloo, Louisiana
ZIP code 71072 is a small ZIP code located in Shongaloo, Louisiana, within Webster Parish with a population of approximately 1,424 residents. At $66,133, the median household income here runs above the Louisiana average and near the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $88,100, well below the national average, with 83.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $488 is similarly well below the national average. Housing consists of 74% single-family (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 18.9%, well above the national average. The poverty rate is 8.6%, below the national average. About 29.4% of residents have completed a four-year degree, near the national rate. The population has a median age of 47.5, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 71021, 71071, 71018.
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ZIP 71072 vs. Louisiana vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 71072 | LA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,424 | 8,866 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $66k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $88k | $164k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $488 | $879 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 40.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 18.9% | 6.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.6% | 20.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 29.4% | 19.5% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 71021 – Cullen
- 71071 – Sarepta
- 71018 – Cotton Valley
- 71075 – Springhill
- 71740 – Emerson
- 71038 – Haynesville
- 71861 – Taylor
- 71055 – Minden
- 71040 – Homer
- 71753 – Magnolia
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71021 | CULLEN | 501 | $19,779 |
| 71071 | SAREPTA | 2,149 | $31,121 |
| 71018 | COTTON VALLEY | 1,221 | $35,996 |
| 71075 | SPRINGHILL | 5,737 | $32,670 |
| 71740 | EMERSON | 1,669 | $64,028 |