Logansport, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71049
De Soto Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,460
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $37,455
- Median income Below-median income area
- $79,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Logansport pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 4th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 4th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71049 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 71049 covers 226.1 square miles in Logansport, De Soto Parish, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,460 residents on file, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71049 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $37,455 (37% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,870. The poverty rate is 22.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $79,000 (55% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $497; owner occupancy is 75.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in De Soto Parish, so 71049 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 71049
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Logansport, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71049.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
4 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 71049, Logansport, LA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,460
Population
226.1
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71049?
44.2
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
0.4%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$37,455
Median Household Income
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$25,870
Per Capita Income
22.7%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
29.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71049 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Logansport, LA household income vs. every Louisiana ZIP code
Median household income among 457 reporting Louisiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$37,455 15th percentile higher than 15% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Louisiana ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,767housing units
1,767
Total Housing Units
1,368
Occupied Units
399
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$79,000
Median Home Value
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$497
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 48 business establishments in ZIP 71049, employing approximately 506 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,127,000.
48
Businesses
506
Employees
$19.1M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 10 | 20.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 16.7% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 8.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 8.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 8.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 8.3% |
| Construction | 3 | 6.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 6.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 71049 vs 75954 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75954 | Joaquin, TX | 3,280 | 8.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71049, both outside LA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,460 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What parish is ZIP code 71049 in?
ZIP code 71049 (Logansport) is located in De Soto Parish, Louisiana. De Soto Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/de-soto-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71049?
ZIP code 71049 in Logansport, LA has a population of 3,460 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71049?
The median household income in ZIP 71049 is $37,455, which is 51% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71049?
The median home value in ZIP 71049 is $79,000, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71049?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71049 is White at 74.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71049?
ZIP code 71049 has 48 business establishments employing approximately 506 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71049?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71049 are: Retail trade (10), Other services (except public administration) (8), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (4). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71049?
In ZIP code 71049, 57.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 71049?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71049 is 29.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71049?
In ZIP code 71049, approximately 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71049?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71049 is 22.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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