71237 ZIP Code — Epps, LA

West Carroll County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71237 is located in Epps, Louisiana, within West Carroll County. It covers approximately 81.39 square miles and serves a population of 1,260 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71237

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $105,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.

Median household income is $45,801. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71237 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,260

population

81.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71237 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71237

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71237. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Epps	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71266 Pioneer (6.4 mi) 71232 Delhi (12.5 mi) 71264 Oak Ridge (15.8 mi) 71276 Sondheimer (16.1 mi) 71286 Transylvania (16.1 mi) 71261 Mer Rouge (17.1 mi) 71263 Oak Grove (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,260
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	123

Geography
Land area	81.39 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	32.5983
Longitude	-91.4960
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	80.6%	60.4%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	12.6%	26.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	4.9%	11.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.9%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,260

Population

People per sq mi

37.1

Median age

$45,801

Median household income

$24,356

Per capita income

$105,500

Median home value

$975

Median monthly rent

59.7%

Home ownership

24.1%

Poverty rate

11.4%

Unemployment

333

Housing units

6.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

103

25–34

164

35–44

115

45–54

55–59

60–64

120

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	295	23.4%
18 and over	965	76.6%
65 and over	248	19.7%
Median age	37.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 53.9%

Black or African American 28.9%

Hispanic or Latino 8.4%

Other race 8.4%

Two or more races 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	741	53.9%
Black or African American	397	28.9%
Hispanic or Latino	115	8.4%
Other race	115	8.4%
Two or more races	4	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	80.6%	60.4%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	12.6%	26.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	4.9%	11.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.9%	4.7%

Under $10k 9.1%

$10k–$15k 9.6%

$15k–$25k 13.9%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 18.2%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 4.8%

$100k–$150k 5.6%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 10.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.1%
$10k–$15k	9.6%
$15k–$25k	13.9%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	18.2%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	4.8%
$100k–$150k	5.6%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	10.9%
Median income	$45,801

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.1%

$50k–$100k 24.2%

$100k–$150k 33.9%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k–$300k 11.0%

$300k–$500k 4.7%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$105,500
Median rent / month	$975
Owner occupied	59.7%
Renter occupied	40.3%
Vacant	19.7%
Single-family detached	59.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	39.6%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.4%
2000–2009	8.1%
1990–1999	17.3%
1980–1989	5.5%
1970–1979	20.7%
1960–1969	9.8%
1950–1959	19.1%
1940–1949	8.1%
1939 or earlier	1.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.6%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	27.0%
3 bedrooms	49.4%
4 bedrooms	16.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	50.4%
2 vehicles	31.9%
3 or more	16.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.5%
Electricity	55.9%
Propane / LP gas	27.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	182	46.1%
Cohabiting couple	33	8.4%
Male householder, no spouse	79	20.0%
Female householder, no spouse	101	25.6%
Households with children under 18	95	24.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	215	54.4%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.5%	19.1%
Married	34.0%	49.2%
Separated	1.6%	2.0%
Widowed	1.6%	17.3%
Divorced	14.3%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.4%

Some HS, no diploma 16.3%

HS graduate 57.9%

Some college, no degree 12.1%

Associate's degree 1.8%

Bachelor's degree 1.6%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.3%
Bachelor's or higher	6.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	0.7%
Kindergarten	29	10.0%
Elementary school	143	49.3%
High school	84	29.0%
College / grad school	32	11.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.9%

Agriculture & mining 16.2%

Professional & management 13.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.7%

Retail trade 10.3%

Construction 8.8%

Manufacturing 7.7%

Other services 5.4%

Public administration 2.8%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Transportation & utilities 1.1%

Finance & real estate 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.5%
Service	18.2%
Sales & office	13.1%
Natural resources & construction	21.9%
Production & transportation	10.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.3%
Government	6.8%
Self-employed	10.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.9%
Carpool	2.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	8.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.2

Poverty

All people 24.1%

Under 18 years 34.7%

18 and over 20.1%

Married-couple families 14.3%

Female-led households 41.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.8%
Retirement income	10.1%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	12.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.6%
High blood pressure	41.3%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	25.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.3%
Binge drinking	20.0%
No physical activity	35.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.4%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	23.0%
Poor mental health	18.5%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	20.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	47.7%
Cholesterol screening	85.8%
Teeth loss	24.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	48	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.4%
65 and over	21.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	36.3%
Public insurance	77.6%
No insurance	6.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,211	96.1%
Spanish	6	0.5%
Other Indo-European	6	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,220	96.8%
Born in same state	1,220	96.8%
Born in different state	1,028	81.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	40	3.2%
Not a US citizen	12	30.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	79	6.3%
Arab	68	5.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	30	2.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.3%
Internet access	71.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71237

What city is ZIP code 71237 in?

ZIP code 71237 is primarily assigned to Epps, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71237 in?

ZIP code 71237 falls within West Carroll County, Louisiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71237?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71237?

24% of residents in ZIP code 71237 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 71237 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 71237 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71237?

The median home value in ZIP code 71237 is $105,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 71237 in?

ZIP code 71237 observes the CST timezone.