71072 ZIP Code — Shongaloo, LA

Webster County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71072 is located in Shongaloo, Louisiana, within Webster County. It covers approximately 96.25 square miles and serves a population of 1,424 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71072

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $88,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,133. 49% 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. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 71072 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,424

population

96.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71072 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71072

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71072. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shongaloo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71071 Sarepta (7.6 mi) 71075 Springhill (10.3 mi) 71018 Cotton Valley (13.3 mi) 71740 Emerson (14 mi) 71055 Minden (16 mi) 71861 Taylor (16.6 mi) 71038 Haynesville (17.5 mi) 71064 Plain Dealing (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,424
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	96.25 sq mi
Water area	0.53 sq mi
Latitude	32.9320
Longitude	-93.3181
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	63.7%	71.5%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	24.1%	18.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	6.9%	8.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	5.3%	1.3%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,424

Population

People per sq mi

48.6

Median age

$66,133

Median household income

$34,488

Per capita income

$88,100

Median home value

$488

Median monthly rent

88.5%

Home ownership

8.1%

Poverty rate

17.4%

Unemployment

733

Housing units

30.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

104

45–54

100

55–59

60–64

140

65–74

135

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	321	22.5%
18 and over	1,103	77.5%
65 and over	349	24.5%
Median age	48.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.8%

Two or more races 4.4%

Black or African American 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,339	93.8%
Two or more races	63	4.4%
Black or African American	22	1.5%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.7%	71.5%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	24.1%	18.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	6.9%	8.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	5.3%	1.3%	4.7%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 16.7%

$25k–$35k 10.8%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 13.3%

$75k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 24.7%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k+ 5.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	16.7%
$25k–$35k	10.8%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	13.3%
$75k–$100k	11.4%
$100k–$150k	24.7%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
$200k+	5.2%
Median income	$66,133

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 38.4%

$50k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k–$300k 14.9%

$300k–$500k 5.4%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$88,100
Median rent / month	$488
Owner occupied	88.5%
Renter occupied	11.5%
Vacant	29.4%
Single-family detached	77.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.9%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	13.9%
1990–1999	17.0%
1980–1989	7.4%
1970–1979	11.0%
1960–1969	15.4%
1950–1959	27.3%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	1.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.4%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	29.1%
3 bedrooms	53.9%
4 bedrooms	7.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	30.6%
2 vehicles	25.2%
3 or more	44.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.9%
Electricity	52.8%
Propane / LP gas	8.0%
Fuel oil	0.9%
Wood	2.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	313	55.6%
Cohabiting couple	31	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	111	19.7%
Female householder, no spouse	108	19.2%
Households with children under 18	164	29.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	266	47.2%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.9%	16.0%
Married	54.1%	58.6%
Separated	0.2%	0.4%
Widowed	15.1%	7.6%
Divorced	12.8%	17.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 33.9%

Some college, no degree 20.3%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 27.0%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.2%
Bachelor's or higher	30.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	1.3%
Kindergarten	84	27.7%
Elementary school	172	56.8%
High school	29	9.6%
College / grad school	14	4.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 40.9%

Construction 14.9%

Transportation & utilities 9.6%

Public administration 5.5%

Agriculture & mining 5.3%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Manufacturing 5.0%

Retail trade 5.0%

Information 4.1%

Professional & management 2.3%

Other services 1.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.8%
Service	18.4%
Sales & office	18.2%
Natural resources & construction	17.0%
Production & transportation	10.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.9%
Government	24.1%
Self-employed	4.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.1%
Carpool	9.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	8.5%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.4

Poverty

All people 8.1%

Under 18 years 11.5%

18 and over 7.1%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 28.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.5%
Retirement income	40.5%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	41.1%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	31.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	26.8%
Fair or poor health	20.1%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	55.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	18.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	194	17.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.6%
Under 18	3.4%
18–64 years	10.7%
65 and over	33.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.4%
Public insurance	47.7%
No insurance	16.0%
Uninsured under 19	6.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,388	97.5%
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)	1,424	100.0%
Born in same state	1,419	99.6%
Born in different state	1,149	80.7%
Foreign born	5	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	256	18%
Italian	157	11%
French	122	8.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	7	0.5%
English	4	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.5%
Internet access	89.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71072

What city is ZIP code 71072 in?

ZIP code 71072 is primarily assigned to Shongaloo, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71072 in?

ZIP code 71072 falls within Webster County, Louisiana.

Is ZIP code 71072 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 71072 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 71072 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 71072 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 71072 have a large veteran population?

18% of civilians in ZIP code 71072 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71072?

The median home value in ZIP code 71072 is $88,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 71072 in?

ZIP code 71072 observes the CST timezone.