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Claiborne County
Haynesville, LA
71038
71038 ZIP Code — Haynesville, LA
Claiborne County, Louisiana
ZIP code 71038 is located in
Haynesville ,
Louisiana ,
within Claiborne County .
It covers approximately 211.25 square miles and serves a population of
3,951 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 318 .
About ZIP code 71038
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $84,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $30,328. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (20%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 71038 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.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
3,951
Population density
19 / sq mi
State FIPS
22
County FIPS
027
Geography
Land area
211.25 sq mi
Water area
0.26 sq mi
Latitude
32.8673
Longitude
-93.0271
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
318
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
81.6%
75.5%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
11.8%
16.9%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
6.6%
7.3%
18.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.3%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$30,328
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 767 19.4% 18 and over 3,184 80.6% 65 and over 1,090 27.6% Median age 49.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
50%
Group Count % Black or African American 2,003 50% White 1,840 46% Two or more races 108 2.7% Hispanic or Latino 52 1.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
81.6%
75.5%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
11.8%
16.9%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
6.6%
7.3%
18.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.3%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 11.4% $10k–$15k 12.2% $15k–$25k 16.3% $25k–$35k 25.8% $35k–$50k 9.1% $50k–$75k 10.3% $75k–$100k 8.7% $100k–$150k 3.3% $150k–$200k 1.4% $200k+ 1.5% Median income $30,328
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $84,300 Median rent / month $464 Owner occupied 71.8% Renter occupied 28.2% Vacant 18.0% Single-family detached 71.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 19.5% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.04
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.6% 2000–2009 1.8% 1990–1999 7.8% 1980–1989 11.6% 1970–1979 24.1% 1960–1969 21.7% 1950–1959 22.1% 1940–1949 3.4% 1939 or earlier 2.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.9% 1 bedroom 7.0% 2 bedrooms 21.2% 3 bedrooms 60.0% 4 bedrooms 9.8% 5+ bedrooms 1.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 16.8% 1 vehicle 41.8% 2 vehicles 28.3% 3 or more 13.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 47.2% Electricity 42.7% Propane / LP gas 7.1% Wood 2.1% No fuel used 0.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 538 32.0% Cohabiting couple 32 1.9% Male householder, no spouse 317 18.8% Female householder, no spouse 796 47.3% Households with children under 18 343 20.4% Households with seniors (65+) 829 49.3% Average household size 2.31
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 38.6% 28.6% Married 35.3% 31.2% Separated 4.4% 0.6% Widowed 3.4% 29.5% Divorced 18.2% 10.1%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
18.3%
Some college, no degree
18.1%
Graduate / professional
3.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 75.9% Bachelor's or higher 9.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 178 26.2% Kindergarten 39 5.7% Elementary school 289 42.5% High school 121 17.8% College / grad school 53 7.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
35.3%
Transportation & utilities
8.6%
Agriculture & mining
8.0%
Finance & real estate
7.9%
Public administration
4.8%
Professional & management
1.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 22.3% Service 26.5% Sales & office 24.0% Natural resources & construction 15.9% Production & transportation 11.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 70.5% Government 25.5% Self-employed 4.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 87.6% Carpool 6.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.7% Work from home 2.5% Other means 1.2% Avg commute (minutes) 31.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
14.1%
Female-led households
33.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 54.8% Retirement income 32.3% Supplemental Security 17.6% Cash public assistance 10.9% Food stamps / SNAP 29.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 45.3% High blood pressure 49.9% High cholesterol 40.5% Diabetes 19.9% Heart disease 10.9% Stroke 6.5% Asthma 11.0% Arthritis 34.8% Kidney disease 5.2% Pulmonary disease 12.6% Cancer 7.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 26.6% Binge drinking 14.8% No physical activity 39.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 39.8% Depression 25.1% Fair or poor health 29.6% Poor mental health 18.7% Poor physical health 18.0% No health insurance 18.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 81.3% Visited dentist 46.1% Cholesterol screening 89.6% Teeth loss 27.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 161 5.1%
Disability % Any disability 20.0% Under 18 3.9% 18–64 years 17.7% 65 and over 36.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 42.6% Public insurance 69.3% No insurance 6.3% Uninsured under 19 3.2%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 3,640 92.1% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 3,943 99.8% Born in same state 3,940 99.7% Born in different state 3,261 82.5% Foreign born 3 0.1% Naturalized citizen 8 0.2% Not a US citizen 7 87.5%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 1,126 28.5% French 268 6.8% Italian 136 3.4%
Ancestry Count % English 6 0.2% German 4 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.6% Internet access 78.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71038
What city is ZIP code 71038 in?
ZIP code 71038 is primarily assigned to Haynesville, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 71038 in?
ZIP code 71038 falls within Claiborne County, Louisiana.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71038?
31% of residents in ZIP code 71038 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 71038 have a large retiree population?
55% of households in ZIP code 71038 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 71038 have an older population?
28% of residents in ZIP code 71038 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 71038?
9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What timezone is ZIP code 71038 in?
ZIP code 71038 observes the CST timezone.
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