Anacoco, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71403
Vernon Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,584
- 13/sq mi Low-density area
- $67,929
- Median income Near-median income area
- $158,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Anacoco pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71403 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 71403 covers 360.9 square miles in Anacoco, Vernon Parish, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,584 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71403 reports a modest median household income of $67,929 (14% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,334. The poverty rate is 14.2%, with unemployment at 3.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $158,800 (10% below the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $1,515; 83.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Vernon Parish, so 71403 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 71403
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Anacoco, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71403.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
3 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 71403, Anacoco, 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
4,584
Population
360.9
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71403?
38.8
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
2.5%
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?
$67,929
Median Household Income
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$32,334
Per Capita Income
14.2%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
34.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71403 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Anacoco, 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)
$67,929 Top 30% higher than 70% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,075housing units
2,075
Total Housing Units
1,574
Occupied Units
501
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$158,800
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$1,515
Median Rent
1990
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-5.2%
YoY Change (2023)
198
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+98%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 71403 have decreased 5.2% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +98% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +1.1% | 177 |
| 2020 | -1.5% | 174 |
| 2021 | +7.4% | 187 |
| 2022 | +11.9% | 209 |
| 2023 | -5.2% | 198 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 42 business establishments in ZIP 71403, employing approximately 170 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,151,000.
42
Businesses
170
Employees
$5.2M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 19.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 16.7% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 11.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 11.9% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 7.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 7.1% |
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 71403 vs 71439 →
ZIP 71403 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71403
Anacoco (71403)
4,584 residents
- 71461
New Llano (71461)
2,577 residents
- 71439
Hornbeck (71439)
1,897 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71403 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 71403 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71403
Anacoco (71403)
$67,929 median income
- 71461
New Llano (71461)
$51,042 median income
- 71439
Hornbeck (71439)
$43,638 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 71403 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71403, 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 (4,584 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 71403 in?
ZIP code 71403 (Anacoco) is located in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. Vernon Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/vernon-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71403?
ZIP code 71403 in Anacoco, LA has a population of 4,584 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71403?
The median household income in ZIP 71403 is $67,929, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71403?
The median home value in ZIP 71403 is $158,800, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71403?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71403 is White at 90.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71403?
ZIP code 71403 has 42 business establishments employing approximately 170 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71403?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71403 are: Construction (8), Other services (except public administration) (7), Retail trade (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 71403?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 71403 decreased by 5.2% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 98%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71403?
In ZIP code 71403, 69.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% 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 71403?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71403 is 34.4 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 71403?
In ZIP code 71403, approximately 83.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71403?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71403 is 14.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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