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Ball, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71405

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

5,592
147/sq mi
$76,318
Median income
$179,400
Median home value
30.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ball pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 43%
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
147
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71405 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71405 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ball, Rapides County, Louisiana, home to 5,592 residents across 38.1 square miles, a density of 147 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71405 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,318 (28% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $34,845. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $179,400 (1% above the state average) with median rent at $1,372 per month, and 82.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.7, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Rapides County, letting you compare 71405 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 71405

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ball, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71405.

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 71405, Ball, 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

5,592

Population

38.1

Area (sq mi)

147

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71405?

33.7

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 85.4%
African American 5.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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?

$76,318

Median Household Income

+28% vs state

$34,845

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71405 ranks nationally

Ball, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,318 Top 43% higher than 57% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 68.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,231

Total Housing Units

1,928

Occupied Units

303

Vacant Units

2.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.0%
Renter 18.0%

$179,400

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$1,372

Median Rent

1984

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

+8.4%

YoY Change (2023)

191

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+91%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 71405 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +91% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 -0.7% 156
2020 +0.8% 157
2021 +5.0% 165
2022 +6.7% 177
2023 +8.4% 191

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 76 business establishments in ZIP 71405, employing approximately 1,283 people with a combined annual payroll of $49,090,000.

76

Businesses

1,283

Employees

$49.1M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 16 21.1%
Other services (except public administration) 14 18.4%
Retail trade 13 17.1%
Construction 11 14.5%
Finance and insurance 8 10.5%
Accommodation and food services 5 6.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 4.0%

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 71405 vs 71360 →

ZIP 71405 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71405 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 71405 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 71405 ranks the highest of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
71360 Pineville, LA 35,361 6.8 mi
71467 Pollock, LA 7,998 10.3 mi
71407 Bentley, LA 933 8.9 mi
71301 Alexandria, LA 22,859 10.2 mi
71303 Alexandria, LA 21,015 12.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Rapides County

71360 standard
Pineville, LA
Pop: 35,361
71301 standard
Alexandria, LA
Pop: 22,859
71303 standard
Alexandria, LA
Pop: 21,015
71302 standard
Alexandria, LA
Pop: 15,049
71328 standard
Deville, LA
Pop: 7,414
71409 standard
Boyce, LA
Pop: 6,874

Related Areas

Rapides County Ball, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71405 in? ▼
ZIP code 71405 (Ball) is located in Rapides County, Louisiana. Rapides County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rapides-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71405? ▼
ZIP code 71405 in Ball, LA has a population of 5,592 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71405? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71405 is $76,318, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71405? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71405 is $179,400, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71405? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71405 is White at 85.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71405? ▼
ZIP code 71405 has 76 business establishments employing approximately 1,283 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71405? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71405 are: Health care and social assistance (16), Other services (except public administration) (14), Retail trade (13). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 71405? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 71405 increased by 8.4% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 91%. 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 71405? ▼
In ZIP code 71405, 68.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71405? ▼
In ZIP code 71405, approximately 82.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71405? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71405 is 9.4% 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.