Leesville, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71446
Vernon Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,762
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $55,925
- Median income Below-median income area
- $166,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Leesville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71446 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 71446 (Leesville, LA) rose +15.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 191.2 in 2023 to 220.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 71446 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Leesville, Vernon Parish, Louisiana, with 22,762 residents across 1538.0 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71446 reports a modest median household income of $55,925 (6% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,156. The poverty rate is 20.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $166,200 (6% below the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $935; 63.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Vernon Parish, so 71446 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 71446
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Leesville, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71446.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
79 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
64 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
55 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
51 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
40 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 71446, Leesville, 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
22,762
Population
1538.0
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71446?
37.2
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
2.8%
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?
$55,925
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$30,156
Per Capita Income
20.6%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
23.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71446 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Leesville, 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)
$55,925 48th percentile higher than 48% 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
10,903housing units
10,903
Total Housing Units
8,717
Occupied Units
2,186
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$166,200
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$935
Median Rent
1986
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
+15.1%
YoY Change (2024)
220
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+120%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 71446 have increased 15.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.3% | 172 |
| 2021 | +9.2% | 188 |
| 2022 | +12.3% | 211 |
| 2023 | -9.4% | 191 |
| 2024 | +15.1% | 220 |
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 439 business establishments in ZIP 71446, employing approximately 5,338 people with a combined annual payroll of $215,998,000.
439
Businesses
5,338
Employees
$216.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 79 | 18.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 64 | 14.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 55 | 12.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 51 | 11.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 40 | 9.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 28 | 6.4% |
| Construction | 27 | 6.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 25 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 3.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 3.0% |
| Information | 12 | 2.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 2.3% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 1.6% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.7% |
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 71446 vs 71459 →
ZIP 71446 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71446
Leesville (71446)
22,762 residents
- 71459
Fort Polk (71459)
11,902 residents
- 71461 2,577
New Llano (71461)
2,577 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71446 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 71446 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71459
Fort Polk (71459)
$56,038 median income
- 71446
Leesville (71446)
$55,925 median income
- 71461
New Llano (71461)
$51,042 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 71446 ranks #2 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 71446, 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 (22,762 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 71446 in?
ZIP code 71446 (Leesville) 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 71446?
ZIP code 71446 in Leesville, LA has a population of 22,762 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71446?
The median household income in ZIP 71446 is $55,925, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71446?
The median home value in ZIP 71446 is $166,200, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71446?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71446 is White at 74.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71446?
ZIP code 71446 has 439 business establishments employing approximately 5,338 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71446?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71446 are: Retail trade (79), Accommodation and food services (64), Health care and social assistance (55). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 71446?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 71446 increased by 15.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. 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 71446?
In ZIP code 71446, 57.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.0% 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 71446?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71446 is 23.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71446?
In ZIP code 71446, approximately 63.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71446?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71446 is 20.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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