Boyce, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71409
Rapides Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,874
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $61,605
- Median income Below-median income area
- $171,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 13.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Boyce pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 35th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71409 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 71409 (Boyce, LA) fell -12.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 214.4 in 2023 to 187.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 71409 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Boyce, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, home to 6,874 residents across 347.2 square miles, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71409 reports a modest median household income of $61,605 (3% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,169. The poverty rate is 12.6%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $171,400 (3% below the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $837; 77.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rapides Parish, so 71409 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 71409
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Boyce, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71409.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 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 71409, Boyce, 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
6,874
Population
347.2
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71409?
45.2
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
0.5%
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?
$61,605
Median Household Income
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$37,169
Per Capita Income
12.6%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
29.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71409 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Boyce, 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)
$61,605 Top 41% higher than 59% 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
2,956housing units
2,956
Total Housing Units
2,294
Occupied Units
662
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$171,400
Median Home Value
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$837
Median Rent
1995
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
-12.4%
YoY Change (2024)
188
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+88%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 71409 have decreased 12.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +88% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1.4% | 153 |
| 2021 | +15.6% | 177 |
| 2022 | +10.3% | 195 |
| 2023 | +9.9% | 214 |
| 2024 | -12.4% | 188 |
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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 77 business establishments in ZIP 71409, employing approximately 1,168 people with a combined annual payroll of $47,518,000.
77
Businesses
1,168
Employees
$47.5M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 15 | 19.5% |
| Construction | 13 | 16.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 10.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 10.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 7.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 6.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 5.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 3.9% |
| Utilities | 3 | 3.9% |
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 71409 vs 71466 →
ZIP 71409 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71409
Boyce (71409)
6,874 residents
- 71447 1,469
Lena (71447)
1,469 residents
- 71424 1,225
Elmer (71424)
1,225 residents
- 71466 591
Otis (71466)
591 residents
- 71472 287
Sieper (71472)
287 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71409 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 71409 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71409
Boyce (71409)
$61,605 median income
- 71424
Elmer (71424)
$56,179 median income
- 71447
Lena (71447)
$43,547 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 71409 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 71409, 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 (6,874 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 71409 in?
ZIP code 71409 (Boyce) 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 71409?
ZIP code 71409 in Boyce, LA has a population of 6,874 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71409?
The median household income in ZIP 71409 is $61,605, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71409?
The median home value in ZIP 71409 is $171,400, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71409?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71409 is White at 73.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71409?
ZIP code 71409 has 77 business establishments employing approximately 1,168 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71409?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71409 are: Retail trade (15), Construction (13), Professional, scientific, and technical services (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 71409?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 71409 decreased by 12.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 88%. 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 71409?
In ZIP code 71409, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.1% 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 71409?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71409 is 29.7 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 71409?
In ZIP code 71409, approximately 77.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71409?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71409 is 12.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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