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Haughton, LA — ZIP 71037

Population: 21,192 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 71037 (Haughton, LA) is $257,147 — up 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $269,450 after a median 65.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,996/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, heatwave, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$257,147

Median home value

+1.7%

1-year change

65.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$257,147
1-year appreciation
+1.7%
3-year appreciation
+4.5%
5-year appreciation
+21.2%
10-year appreciation
+40.0%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$258,385
House Price Index (state)
368.9 (+2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$269,450
Median list price
$267,450
Median price per sqft
$154
1-year sale-price change
+2.1%
Median days on market
65.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
80
For-sale inventory
78
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
59
1-year forecast
-0.4%
Days to pending
61 days
New listings (monthly)
27

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,996/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$677/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$846/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,031/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,340/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,546/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Haughton High School, Platt Elementary School, Haughton Middle School, T.L. Rodes Elementary School, Haughton Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, heatWave, lightning, strongWind, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 40% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
35.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Louisiana Army Ammunition Plant (6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
53
Days with Good air quality
148
Days with Moderate air quality
211
Highest AQI recorded (year)
114

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
17,487
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,635

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Touchstone Ridge Ultralightport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Barksdale Air Force Base (BAD) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-269 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,995
Housing built before 1970
9.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
42.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,150
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
63.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
36,663
Average weekly wage
$957
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
779

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 71037State medianUS median
Median home value$257,147$186,662$289,727
Median sale price$269,450$225,000$325,000
Median days on market66 days74 days51 days
Typical rent$1,996/mo$1,469/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,150$576$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 71037?
$257,147.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 71037?
$269,450.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 71037?
Median days on market: 65.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 71037?
Typical rent: $1,996/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 71037?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, heatWave, lightning, strongWind, hail.
Is ZIP 71037 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 71037?
Risk to homes is higher than 40% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 71037?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 71037?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 71037?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 71037 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 71037?
Moderate. Median AQI: 53. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 71037?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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