City

Coushatta, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Red River County  ·  Louisiana

👥7,366Population
💰$45,413Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂38.4Median Age
🏠$107,700Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓19.6%College Grads▼ 49% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56.3%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 39.8%Other: 2.5%Race
White56.3%
Hispanic1.4%
Black39.8%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty28.3% ▲ 183% above avg
College Grads19.6% ▼ 49% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 33% below avg
No HS Diploma35 (0.9%)
HS Graduate2,189 (54.4%)
Some College540 (13.4%)
Associates471 (11.7%)
Bachelors278 (6.9%)
Graduate Degree510 (12.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 54.4%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 6.9%Graduate: 12.7%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad54.4%
Some College13.4%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors6.9%
Graduate12.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.9%Renter: 22.1%Tenure
Owner77.9%
Renter22.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,413 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$107,700 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$717/mo
Total Housing Units3,440
Vacant Units561

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
62%
About Coushatta, LA

Coushatta is a city in Louisiana, located in Red River County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,366 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.4 years.

Economically, Coushatta is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,413 is below the national average. Approximately 28.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Coushatta is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $107,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $717 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Coushatta is less-educated. 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (56.33%).

Coushatta, LA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Louisiana.

ZIP Codes in Coushatta
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71019 7,366 $45,413 $107,700 $717 3.3% 19.6% 77.9%