71225 ZIP Code — Calhoun, LA

Ouachita County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71225 is located in Calhoun, Louisiana, within Ouachita County. It covers approximately 59.87 square miles and serves a population of 7,827 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71225

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $223,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($72,018) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

7,827

population

59.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71225 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71225

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71225. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Calhoun	Acceptable
Calhoun	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71227 Choudrant (8.3 mi) 71292 West Monroe (9.8 mi) 71291 West Monroe (9.9 mi) 71238 Eros (10.3 mi) 71234 Downsville (10.5 mi) 71212 Monroe (12.7 mi) 71201 Monroe (13.7 mi) 71209 Monroe (15.6 mi) 71272 Ruston (17.5 mi) 71226 Chatham (17.9 mi) 71270 Ruston (18 mi) 71202 Monroe (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,827
Population density	131 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	59.87 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	32.5008
Longitude	-92.3380
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	318

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.8%	55.3%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	24.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	30.3%	16.4%	18.3%
Over $200k	5.8%	3.5%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

7,827

Population

131

People per sq mi

39.1

Median age

$72,018

Median household income

$40,558

Per capita income

$223,000

Median home value

$858

Median monthly rent

84.6%

Home ownership

8.9%

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

3,233

Housing units

32.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

376

Under 5

352

186

5–9

173

338

10–14

316

163

15–19

152

245

20–24

229

590

25–34

551

486

35–44

454

434

45–54

406

334

55–59

312

416

60–64

389

175

65–74

164

268

75–84

251

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,944	24.8%
18 and over	5,883	75.2%
65 and over	925	11.8%
Median age	39.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.1%

Black or African American 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

Two or more races 1.9%

Other race 1.8%

Group	Count	%
White	7,192	89.1%
Black or African American	332	4.1%
Hispanic or Latino	246	3%
Two or more races	156	1.9%
Other race	147	1.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.8%	55.3%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	24.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	30.3%	16.4%	18.3%
Over $200k	5.8%	3.5%	4.7%

Under $10k 9.3%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 2.6%

$25k–$35k 11.7%

$35k–$50k 6.0%

$50k–$75k 22.0%

$75k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 13.2%

$200k+ 8.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.3%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	2.6%
$25k–$35k	11.7%
$35k–$50k	6.0%
$50k–$75k	22.0%
$75k–$100k	12.1%
$100k–$150k	13.9%
$150k–$200k	13.2%
$200k+	8.5%
Median income	$72,018

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.8%

$50k–$100k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 8.8%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$200k–$300k 38.3%

$300k–$500k 23.0%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$223,000
Median rent / month	$858
Owner occupied	84.6%
Renter occupied	15.4%
Vacant	16.6%
Single-family detached	62.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	35.3%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	29.2%
2000–2009	18.7%
1990–1999	17.8%
1980–1989	16.0%
1970–1979	10.1%
1960–1969	5.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	1.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.2%
2 bedrooms	21.1%
3 bedrooms	61.1%
4 bedrooms	15.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	27.2%
2 vehicles	39.6%
3 or more	31.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.6%
Electricity	71.5%
Propane / LP gas	1.6%
Wood	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,020	65.3%
Cohabiting couple	139	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	338	10.9%
Female householder, no spouse	597	19.3%
Households with children under 18	1,161	37.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	617	19.9%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.6%	16.8%
Married	62.8%	67.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.9%	6.5%
Divorced	13.7%	8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 30.8%

Some college, no degree 18.8%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 19.6%

Graduate / professional 12.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.4%
Bachelor's or higher	32.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	110	6.6%
Kindergarten	30	1.8%
Elementary school	849	51.3%
High school	203	12.3%
College / grad school	463	28.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.3%

Manufacturing 12.0%

Professional & management 10.7%

Construction 9.1%

Other services 6.9%

Public administration 6.4%

Retail trade 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.7%

Agriculture & mining 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.5%
Service	18.5%
Sales & office	13.6%
Natural resources & construction	14.1%
Production & transportation	11.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.1%
Government	14.0%
Self-employed	9.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.5%
Carpool	15.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	4.4%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.7

Poverty

All people 8.9%

Under 18 years 8.5%

18 and over 9.0%

Married-couple families 0.2%

Female-led households 80.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.8%
Retirement income	10.1%
Supplemental Security	1.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	33.5%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	23.8%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.6%
Binge drinking	21.3%
No physical activity	27.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	26.6%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	61.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	497	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.0%
Under 18	4.0%
18–64 years	8.3%
65 and over	40.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.9%
Public insurance	30.5%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,099	90.7%
Spanish	18	0.3%
Other Indo-European	18	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,809	99.8%
Born in same state	7,767	99.2%
Born in different state	5,985	76.5%
Foreign born	42	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	18	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	895	11.4%
French	633	8.1%
Italian	569	7.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	84	1.1%
English	31	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.5%
Internet access	95.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71225

What city is ZIP code 71225 in?

ZIP code 71225 is primarily assigned to Calhoun, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71225 in?

ZIP code 71225 falls within Ouachita County, Louisiana.

Is ZIP code 71225 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 71225 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 71225?

ZIP code 71225 has an estimated population of 7,827 residents, with a density of 131 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71225?

The median home value in ZIP code 71225 is $223,000.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 71225?

The median household income in ZIP code 71225 is $72,018, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 71225 in?

ZIP code 71225 observes the CST timezone.