Ball, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71405
Rapides Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,592
- 147/sq mi High-density area
- $76,318
- Median income Near-median income area
- $179,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,845. The poverty rate is 9.4%, with unemployment at 3.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $179,400 (1% above the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $1,372; 82.0% of occupied homes 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 -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rapides Parish, so 71405 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 71405
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ball, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71405.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
8 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 71405?
33.7
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
1.4%
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?
$76,318
Median Household Income
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$34,845
Per Capita Income
9.4%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 71405 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Ball, 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)
$76,318 Top 21% higher than 79% 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
2,231housing units
2,231
Total Housing Units
1,928
Occupied Units
303
Vacant Units
2.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$179,400
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 71405 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71360
Pineville (71360)
35,361 residents
- 71301
Alexandria (71301)
22,859 residents
- 71303
Alexandria (71303)
21,015 residents
- 71467 7,998
Pollock (71467)
7,998 residents
- 71405 5,592
Ball (71405)
5,592 residents
- 71407 933
Bentley (71407)
933 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71405 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 71405 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71405
Ball (71405)
$76,318 median income
- 71467
Pollock (71467)
$70,583 median income
- 71303
Alexandria (71303)
$67,156 median income
- 71360
Pineville (71360)
$60,527 median income
- 71301
Alexandria (71301)
$43,098 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71405, 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 (5,592 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 71405 in?
ZIP code 71405 (Ball) is located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. Rapides Parish 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.
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