Hornbeck, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71439
Vernon Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,897
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $43,638
- Median income Below-median income area
- $109,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 7.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,513. The poverty rate is 47.4%, 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 $109,700 (38% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $749; owner occupancy is 83.2%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Vernon Parish, so 71439 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 71439
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hornbeck, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71439.
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 71439?
26.0
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
0.0%
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?
$43,638
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$20,513
Per Capita Income
47.4%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 71439 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Hornbeck, 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)
$43,638 23rd percentile higher than 23% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Louisiana 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
710housing units
710
Total Housing Units
607
Occupied Units
103
Vacant Units
3.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$109,700
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 71403
Anacoco (71403)
4,584 residents
- 71429
Florien (71429)
3,179 residents
- 71439
Hornbeck (71439)
1,897 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71439 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 71439 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71403
Anacoco (71403)
$67,929 median income
- 71429
Florien (71429)
$58,601 median income
- 71439
Hornbeck (71439)
$43,638 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71439, 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 (1,897 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 71439 in?
ZIP code 71439 (Hornbeck) is located in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. Vernon Parish 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.
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