71043 ZIP Code — Hosston, LA

Caddo County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71043 is located in Hosston, Louisiana, within Caddo County. It covers approximately 15.66 square miles and serves a population of 402 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71043

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 $81,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,365. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 30% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (19%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 71043 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.

402

population

15.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71043 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71043

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71043. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hosston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71029 Gilliam (4.7 mi) 71044 Ida (4.8 mi) 71082 Vivian (7.1 mi) 71004 Belcher (8.3 mi) 71069 Rodessa (8.9 mi) 71061 Oil City (10.2 mi) 71064 Plain Dealing (12.8 mi) 75555 Bivins (16.8 mi) 71006 Benton (18.1 mi) 71060 Mooringsport (18.3 mi) 71834 Doddridge (18.4 mi) 71107 Shreveport (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	402
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	15.66 sq mi
Water area	2.90 sq mi
Latitude	32.8834
Longitude	-93.8778
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	84.8%	56.5%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	12.0%	25.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	3.3%	13.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.3%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

402

Population

People per sq mi

49.5

Median age

$53,365

Median household income

$23,139

Per capita income

$81,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

86.0%

Home ownership

20.4%

Poverty rate

8.7%

Unemployment

197

Housing units

13.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	58	14.4%
18 and over	344	85.6%
65 and over	77	19.2%
Median age	49.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60%

Black or African American 38.1%

Two or more races 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	241	60%
Black or African American	153	38.1%
Two or more races	7	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	84.8%	56.5%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	12.0%	25.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	3.3%	13.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.3%	4.7%

Under $10k 8.2%

$10k–$15k 7.6%

$15k–$25k 15.8%

$25k–$35k 11.1%

$35k–$50k 2.9%

$50k–$75k 21.1%

$75k–$100k 26.3%

$100k–$150k 6.4%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.2%
$10k–$15k	7.6%
$15k–$25k	15.8%
$25k–$35k	11.1%
$35k–$50k	2.9%
$50k–$75k	21.1%
$75k–$100k	26.3%
$100k–$150k	6.4%
$150k–$200k	0.6%
Median income	$53,365

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 40.1%

$50k–$100k 19.0%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

$200k–$300k 9.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$81,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	86.0%
Renter occupied	14.0%
Vacant	22.6%
Single-family detached	56.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	42.5%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	10.0%
1990–1999	6.3%
1980–1989	13.1%
1970–1979	35.7%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	9.0%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	8.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	28.1%
3 bedrooms	53.4%
4 bedrooms	15.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	35.7%
2 vehicles	28.1%
3 or more	31.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.8%
Electricity	57.3%
Propane / LP gas	1.2%
Fuel oil	2.3%
Wood	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	68	39.8%
Cohabiting couple	17	9.9%
Male householder, no spouse	27	15.8%
Female householder, no spouse	59	34.5%
Households with children under 18	31	18.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	57	33.3%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.0%	36.0%
Married	42.7%	35.5%
Separated	0.7%	2.0%
Widowed	4.0%	10.5%
Divorced	12.7%	16.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 18.2%

Some HS, no diploma 9.7%

HS graduate 43.4%

Some college, no degree 10.7%

Associate's degree 4.4%

Bachelor's degree 10.4%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.0%
Bachelor's or higher	13.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	4	9.3%
Elementary school	24	55.8%
High school	6	14.0%
College / grad school	9	20.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 16.5%

Public administration 13.8%

Manufacturing 12.8%

Education & healthcare 12.8%

Agriculture & mining 9.0%

Construction 7.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Professional & management 4.8%

Wholesale trade 4.3%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Other services 1.6%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.0%
Service	33.0%
Sales & office	19.7%
Natural resources & construction	9.0%
Production & transportation	21.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.0%
Government	14.9%
Self-employed	2.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.0%
Carpool	14.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.8%
Other means	3.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.4

Poverty

All people 20.4%

Under 18 years 37.9%

18 and over 17.4%

Married-couple families 7.4%

Female-led households 42.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.4%
Retirement income	25.7%
Supplemental Security	11.1%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.8%
High blood pressure	47.0%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	18.8%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	31.6%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.1%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	37.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.4%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	25.2%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	15.8%
No health insurance	16.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.4%
Visited dentist	49.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	21.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	31	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	24.3%
65 and over	33.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.2%
Public insurance	50.7%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	3.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	386	96.0%
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)	402	100.0%
Born in same state	402	100.0%
Born in different state	308	76.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	25	6.2%
French	16	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	13	3.2%
German	11	2.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.5%
Internet access	89.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71043

What city is ZIP code 71043 in?

ZIP code 71043 is primarily assigned to Hosston, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71043 in?

ZIP code 71043 falls within Caddo County, Louisiana.

Is ZIP code 71043 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 71043 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71043?

20% of residents in ZIP code 71043 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71043?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 71043?

Health data for ZIP code 71043 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (19%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 71043 in?

ZIP code 71043 observes the CST timezone.