PlainZIP

Leesville, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71446

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

22,762
15/sq mi
$55,925
Median income
$166,200
Median home value
20.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Leesville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
33th 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.

ZIP code 71446 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Leesville, Vernon County, 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 Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $30,156. 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.3%. Median home value sits at $166,200 (6% below the state average), median rent at $935 a month, and owner-occupancy at 63.0%.

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. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Vernon County, so you can benchmark 71446 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 71446?

37.2

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 74.5%
African American 15.2%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

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

$30,156

Per Capita Income

20.6%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

23.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 71446 ranks nationally

Leesville, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,925 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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 57.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.0%

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

What does housing look like?

10,903

Total Housing Units

8,717

Occupied Units

2,186

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.0%
Renter 37.0%

$166,200

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71446 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 71446 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 71446 ranks #2 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
71459 Fort Polk, LA 11,902 6.5 mi
71461 New Llano, LA 2,577 6.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Vernon County

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
71439 standard
Hornbeck, LA
Pop: 1,897
70659 standard
Rosepine, LA
Pop: 1,482

Related Areas

Vernon County Leesville, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71446 in? ▼
ZIP code 71446 (Leesville) 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 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.