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Webster County
Heflin, LA
71039
71039 ZIP Code — Heflin, LA
Webster County, Louisiana
ZIP code 71039 is located in
Heflin ,
Louisiana ,
within Webster County .
It covers approximately 47.49 square miles and serves a population of
2,338 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 318 .
About ZIP code 71039
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $102,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $57,959. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 71039 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,338
Population density
49 / sq mi
State FIPS
22
County FIPS
119
Geography
Land area
47.49 sq mi
Water area
2.39 sq mi
Latitude
32.4359
Longitude
-93.2925
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
318
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
53.2%
71.5%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
29.7%
18.7%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
16.5%
8.5%
18.3%
Over $200k
0.6%
1.3%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$57,959
Median household income
$102,700
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 788 33.7% 18 and over 1,550 66.3% 65 and over 229 9.8% Median age 32.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
25%
Group Count % White 1,725 73.7% Black or African American 585 25% Two or more races 28 1.2% Hispanic or Latino 4 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
53.2%
71.5%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
29.7%
18.7%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
16.5%
8.5%
18.3%
Over $200k
0.6%
1.3%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.0% $10k–$15k 16.0% $15k–$25k 4.5% $25k–$35k 5.8% $35k–$50k 17.3% $50k–$75k 17.7% $75k–$100k 10.6% $100k–$150k 22.4% $150k–$200k 4.4% $200k+ 0.3% Median income $57,959
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $102,700 Median rent / month $929 Owner occupied 81.1% Renter occupied 18.9% Vacant 20.3% Single-family detached 46.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 53.1% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 3.24
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.0% 2010–2019 4.4% 2000–2009 17.4% 1990–1999 13.7% 1980–1989 24.0% 1970–1979 13.8% 1960–1969 14.9% 1950–1959 7.0% 1940–1949 2.3% 1939 or earlier 1.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 25.3% 3 bedrooms 54.3% 4 bedrooms 15.9% 5+ bedrooms 4.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.1% 1 vehicle 31.8% 2 vehicles 27.6% 3 or more 40.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 23.0% Electricity 71.2% Propane / LP gas 1.9% Wood 3.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 382 55.5% Cohabiting couple 95 13.8% Male householder, no spouse 104 15.1% Female householder, no spouse 107 15.6% Households with children under 18 364 52.9% Households with seniors (65+) 147 21.4% Average household size 3.40
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 32.1% 37.3% Married 47.4% 35.9% Separated 5.3% 3.6% Widowed 5.7% 5.3% Divorced 9.5% 17.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
21.7%
Graduate / professional
1.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 85.4% Bachelor's or higher 8.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 7 1.1% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 439 68.8% High school 172 27.0% College / grad school 20 3.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
27.8%
Education & healthcare
23.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.5%
Public administration
5.5%
Professional & management
5.0%
Finance & real estate
0.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 35.5% Service 16.9% Sales & office 23.9% Natural resources & construction 13.2% Production & transportation 10.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 84.2% Government 13.8% Self-employed 2.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 97.6% Carpool 0.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.7% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.3% Avg commute (minutes) 40.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
42.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 37.1% Retirement income 23.1% Supplemental Security 17.0% Cash public assistance 3.8% Food stamps / SNAP 28.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.5% High blood pressure 43.7% High cholesterol 38.2% Diabetes 15.4% Heart disease 8.8% Stroke 4.7% Asthma 10.0% Arthritis 29.3% Kidney disease 3.9% Pulmonary disease 10.1% Cancer 6.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.5% Binge drinking 17.8% No physical activity 34.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.3% Depression 26.2% Fair or poor health 22.8% Poor mental health 18.1% Poor physical health 14.8% No health insurance 15.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.8% Visited dentist 51.9% Cholesterol screening 89.1% Teeth loss 21.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 130 8.4%
Disability % Any disability 20.1% Under 18 5.1% 18–64 years 27.1% 65 and over 31.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 46.5% Public insurance 52.7% No insurance 6.8% Uninsured under 19 3.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,163 92.5% 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) 2,338 100.0% Born in same state 2,338 100.0% Born in different state 2,029 86.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 390 16.7% Italian 212 9.1% French 139 5.9%
Ancestry Count % English 57 2.4% German 2 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 29.4% Internet access 99.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71039
What city is ZIP code 71039 in?
ZIP code 71039 is primarily assigned to Heflin, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 71039 in?
ZIP code 71039 falls within Webster County, Louisiana.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71039?
34% of residents in ZIP code 71039 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 71039 family-oriented?
34% of residents in ZIP code 71039 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 71039?
8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 71039 mostly owner-occupied?
81% of occupied units in ZIP code 71039 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 71039 in?
ZIP code 71039 observes the CST timezone.
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