ZIP Code 71439

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Hornbeck · Vernon County · Louisiana

ZIP code 71439 in Hornbeck, Louisiana has a population of 1,897. The median household income is $43,638, which is 43% below the national average. Median home value is $109,700, 61% below the US average. 7.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 71439 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 139.5 square miles in Hornbeck, Vernon County, Louisiana. The area is home to 1,897 residents, producing a population density of 14 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 71439 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71439 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $109,700 (38% below the state average) with median rent at $749 per month, and 83.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 71439 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 7.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 26, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Vernon County, so you can benchmark 71439 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data — no estimates, no proprietary scoring.

Top industries in ZIP 71439

Top 5 industries — ZIP 71439 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 3 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 71439 (establishments) Top 3 1. Construction 3 2. Health care and social assistanc 3 3. Other services (except public ad 3 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 71439. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,897

Population

139.5

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

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)

Income & Employment

$43,638

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$20,513

Per Capita Income

47.4%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 61.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.5%

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

Housing

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)

Local Business Landscape

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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
71429 Florien, LA 3,179 5.1 mi
71403 Anacoco, LA 4,584 8.7 mi

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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.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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