PlainZIP

Logansport, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71049

De Soto County, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,460
15/sq mi
$37,455
Median income
$79,000
Median home value
9.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 County, 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 Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $25,870. Poverty here runs at 22.7%, with unemployment measured at 6.9%. Housing costs here run $79,000 for a typical home value (55% below the state average), with rent averaging $497 a month; 75.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. To put 71049 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in De Soto County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 71049?

44.2

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 74.7%
African American 20.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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

$25,870

Per Capita Income

22.7%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

29.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 71049 ranks nationally

Logansport, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$37,455 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,767

Total Housing Units

1,368

Occupied Units

399

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.7%
Renter 24.3%

$79,000

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

$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

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Pop: 5,546
71032 standard
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Pop: 2,164
71027 standard
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Pop: 1,585
71030 standard
Gloster, LA
Pop: 1,537
71046 standard
Keatchie, LA
Pop: 1,351

Related Areas

De Soto County Logansport, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71049 in? ▼
ZIP code 71049 (Logansport) is located in De Soto County, Louisiana. De Soto County 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.