Florien, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71429
Sabine Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,179
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $58,601
- Median income Below-median income area
- $111,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,585. The poverty rate is 20.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $111,700 (37% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $904; owner occupancy is 83.6%.
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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sabine Parish, so 71429 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 71429
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Florien, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71429.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 71429?
43.1
Median Age
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Female
0.9%
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?
$58,601
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$28,585
Per Capita Income
20.5%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
44.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71429 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Florien, 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)
$58,601 Top 46% higher than 54% 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
1,990housing units
1,990
Total Housing Units
1,265
Occupied Units
725
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$111,700
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 71449
Many (71449)
9,696 residents
- 71429 3,179
Florien (71429)
3,179 residents
- 71439 1,897
Hornbeck (71439)
1,897 residents
- 71426 229
Fisher (71426)
229 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71429 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 71429 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71429
Florien (71429)
$58,601 median income
- 71426
Fisher (71426)
$52,813 median income
- 71449
Many (71449)
$49,020 median income
- 71439
Hornbeck (71439)
$43,638 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71429, 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 (3,179 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 71429 in?
ZIP code 71429 (Florien) is located in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. Sabine Parish 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.
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