City

Heflin, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Webster County  ·  Louisiana

👥2,165Population
💰$49,615Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂34.0Median Age
🏠$112,000Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓16.4%College Grads▼ 58% below avg
📊8.4%Unemployment▲ 71% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.2% Female 55.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.3%Black: 22%Other: 1.7%Race
White76.3%
Black22.0%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
7%
25–44
35%
45–64
21%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.88
Below Poverty31.6% ▲ 216% above avg
College Grads16.4% ▼ 58% below avg
Unemployment8.4% ▲ 71% above avg
No HS Diploma12 (0.9%)
HS Graduate466 (36.5%)
Some College340 (26.7%)
Associates248 (19.5%)
Bachelors61 (4.8%)
Graduate Degree148 (11.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 36.5%Some College: 26.7%Associates: 19.5%Bachelors: 4.8%Graduate: 11.6%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad36.5%
Some College26.7%
Associates19.5%
Bachelors4.8%
Graduate11.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.1%Renter: 22.9%Tenure
Owner77.1%
Renter22.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,615 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$112,000 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$942/mo
Total Housing Units1,011
Vacant Units259

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
60%
About Heflin, LA

Heflin is a city in Louisiana, located in Webster County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,165 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34 years.

Economically, Heflin is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,615 is below the national average. Approximately 31.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Heflin is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $112,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $942 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Heflin is less-educated. 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (76.3%).

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

ZIP Codes in Heflin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71039 2,165 $49,615 $112,000 $942 8.4% 16.4% 77.1%