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
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ZIP 71459 vs. Louisiana vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 71459 | LA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10k | 8,866 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $51k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | — | $164k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,109 | $879 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 23.4 | 40.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.4% | 6.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.3% | 20.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 25.9% | 19.5% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 71461 – New Llano
- 71446 – Leesville
- 71475 – Slagle
- 70659 – Rosepine
- 71403 – Anacoco
- 70639 – Evans
- 71474 – Simpson
- 70634 – Deridder
- 70656 – Pitkin
- 71439 – Hornbeck
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 |