71459 ZIP Code – Fort Polk, Louisiana

Located in Fort Polk, Louisiana, ZIP code 71459 is a mid-sized ZIP code within Vernon Parish with a population of approximately 10,402 residents. The median household income is $51,967 — near the Louisiana average and below the national average. Housing consists of 46% single-family (increasing), 5% apartments (decreasing), 47% duplex/multi-family.

The area reports an unemployment rate of 6.4%, above the national average. The poverty rate is 16.3%, above the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 25.9%, near the national average. At 23.4, the median age is well below the national figure. Nearby ZIP codes include 71461, 71446, 71475.

ZIP Code 71459 Data

Population 10,402
Median Household Income $51,967
Median Home Value Not provided
Median Rent $1,109
Median Age 23.4
Unemployment Rate 6.4%
Poverty Rate 16.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.9%
County Vernon Parish
State Louisiana

ZIP 71459 vs. Louisiana vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 71459LA Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population10k8,86610k
Median Household Income$51k$55k$73k
Median Home Value$164k$258k
Median Rent$1,109$879$1,088
Median Age23.440.543.2
Unemployment Rate6.4%6.8%5.0%
Poverty Rate16.3%20.6%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher25.9%19.5%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
71461 NEW LLANO 2,197 $50,265
71446 LEESVILLE 22,152 $55,243
71475 SLAGLE 14 Not provided
70659 ROSEPINE 1,473 $60,985
71403 ANACOCO 3,864 $71,964