PlainZIP

Boyce, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71409

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

6,874
20/sq mi
$61,605
Median income
$171,400
Median home value
13.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

32th 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.

ZIP code 71409 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Boyce, Rapides County, 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 Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $37,169. The poverty rate stands at 12.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $171,400 (3% below the state average) with median rent at $837 per month, and 77.9% of occupied units 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. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rapides County, so you can benchmark 71409 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 71409

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Boyce, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71409.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 71409?

45.2

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 73.3%
African American 21.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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

$37,169

Per Capita Income

12.6%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

29.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 71409 ranks nationally

Boyce, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,605 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 60.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,956

Total Housing Units

2,294

Occupied Units

662

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.9%
Renter 22.1%

$171,400

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$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

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ZIP 71409 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 71409 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 71409 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 71409 ranks the highest of 3 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
71466 Otis, LA 591 7.6 mi
71424 Elmer, LA 1,225 9.5 mi
71472 Sieper, LA 287 9.8 mi
71447 Lena, LA 1,469 10.2 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
71405 standard
Ball, LA
Pop: 5,592

Related Areas

Rapides County Boyce, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71409 in? ▼
ZIP code 71409 (Boyce) 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 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.

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