PlainZIP

Hornbeck, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71439

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

1,897
14/sq mi
$43,638
Median income
$109,700
Median home value
7.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hornbeck pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
13th pct
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71439 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71439 covers 139.5 square miles in Hornbeck, Vernon County, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,897 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71439 reports a modest median household income of $43,638 (27% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $20,513. The poverty rate stands at 47.4% and the unemployment rate at 1.3%. The typical home here is valued at $109,700 (38% below the state average); renters pay a median of $749 monthly, and 83.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 26, and the average commute is -. To put 71439 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Vernon County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 71439

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hornbeck, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71439.

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 71439, Hornbeck, 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

1,897

Population

139.5

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71439?

26.0

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 90.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.7%
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?

$43,638

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$20,513

Per Capita Income

47.4%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71439 ranks nationally

Hornbeck, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,638 8th percentile higher than 8% 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 61.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.5%

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

What does housing look like?

710

Total Housing Units

607

Occupied Units

103

Vacant Units

3.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.2%
Renter 16.8%

$109,700

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$749

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 71439, employing approximately 48 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,846,000.

13

Businesses

48

Employees

$2.8M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 23.1%
Health care and social assistance 3 23.1%
Other services (except public administration) 3 23.1%

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 71439 vs 71429 →

ZIP 71439 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 71439 ranks #3 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 71439 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 71439 ranks #3 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
71429 Florien, LA 3,179 5.1 mi
71403 Anacoco, LA 4,584 8.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Vernon County

71446 standard
Leesville, LA
Pop: 22,762
71459 standard
Fort Polk, LA
Pop: 11,902
71403 standard
Anacoco, LA
Pop: 4,584
70656 standard
Pitkin, LA
Pop: 4,023
71461 standard
New Llano, LA
Pop: 2,577
70659 standard
Rosepine, LA
Pop: 1,482

Related Areas

Vernon County Hornbeck, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71439 in? ▼
ZIP code 71439 (Hornbeck) is located in Vernon County, Louisiana. Vernon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/vernon-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71439? ▼
ZIP code 71439 in Hornbeck, LA has a population of 1,897 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71439? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71439 is $43,638, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71439? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71439 is $109,700, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71439? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71439 is White at 90.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71439? ▼
ZIP code 71439 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 48 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71439? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71439 are: Construction (3), Health care and social assistance (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71439? ▼
In ZIP code 71439, 61.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.5% 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 71439? ▼
In ZIP code 71439, approximately 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71439? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71439 is 47.4% 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.