PlainZIP

Florien, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71429

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

3,179
5/sq mi
$58,601
Median income
$111,700
Median home value
14.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Florien pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

27th pct
household income, US ZIPs
13th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71429 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71429 covers 623.3 square miles in Florien, Sabine County, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,179 residents on file, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71429 reports a modest median household income of $58,601 (2% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $28,585. Local economic indicators show a 20.5% poverty rate alongside 7.4% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $111,700 (37% below the state average) with median rent at $904 per month, and 83.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is 44 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 71429, plus 6 more within Sabine County, give a clearer read than the 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 71429

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Florien, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71429.

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 71429, Florien, 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

3,179

Population

623.3

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71429?

43.1

Median Age

52.5%

Male

47.5%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 87.1%
African American 6.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$58,601

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$28,585

Per Capita Income

20.5%

Poverty Rate

7.4%

Unemployment Rate

44.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 71429 ranks nationally

Florien, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,601 27th percentile higher than 27% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 59.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,990

Total Housing Units

1,265

Occupied Units

725

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.6%
Renter 16.4%

$111,700

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$904

Median Rent

1983

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

+17.8%

YoY Change (2024)

213

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+113%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 71429 have increased 17.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +0.8% 182
2019 +12.4% 205
2020 -13.8% 177
2021 +17.8% 208
2024 – 213

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 46 business establishments in ZIP 71429, employing approximately 517 people with a combined annual payroll of $42,704,000.

46

Businesses

517

Employees

$42.7M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 17.4%
Retail trade 8 17.4%
Other services (except public administration) 8 17.4%
Manufacturing 5 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 6.5%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 6.5%

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 71429 vs 71439 →

ZIP 71429 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 71429 ranks #2 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 71429 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 71429 ranks the highest of 4 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
71439 Hornbeck, LA 1,897 5.1 mi
71426 Fisher, LA 229 6.7 mi
71449 Many, LA 9,696 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sabine County

71449 standard
Many, LA
Pop: 9,696
71486 standard
Zwolle, LA
Pop: 4,940
71419 standard
Converse, LA
Pop: 2,444
71462 standard
Noble, LA
Pop: 1,432
71065 standard
Pleasant Hill, LA
Pop: 1,232
71426 standard
Fisher, LA
Pop: 229

Related Areas

Sabine County Florien, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71429 in? ▼
ZIP code 71429 (Florien) is located in Sabine County, Louisiana. Sabine County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sabine-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71429? ▼
ZIP code 71429 in Florien, LA has a population of 3,179 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71429? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71429 is $58,601, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71429? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71429 is $111,700, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71429? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71429 is White at 87.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71429? ▼
ZIP code 71429 has 46 business establishments employing approximately 517 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71429? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71429 are: Construction (8), Retail trade (8), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 71429? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 71429 increased by 17.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 113%. 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 71429? ▼
In ZIP code 71429, 59.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.7% 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 71429? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71429 is 44.2 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 71429? ▼
In ZIP code 71429, approximately 83.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71429? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71429 is 20.5% 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.