Many, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71449
Sabine Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,696
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $49,020
- Median income Below-median income area
- $181,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Many pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 38th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71449 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 71449 (Many, LA) fell -13.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 286.2 in 2023 to 248.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 71449 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Many, Sabine Parish, Louisiana, home to 9,696 residents across 609.8 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71449 reports a modest median household income of $49,020 (18% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,094. The poverty rate is 23.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $181,400 (2% above the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $648; 79.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sabine Parish, so 71449 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 71449
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Many, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71449.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
50 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
42 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
30 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
29 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
28 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 71449, Many, 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
9,696
Population
609.8
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71449?
42.6
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
0.3%
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?
$49,020
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$30,094
Per Capita Income
23.6%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
25.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71449 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Many, 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)
$49,020 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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
5,675housing units
5,675
Total Housing Units
3,401
Occupied Units
2,274
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$181,400
Median Home Value
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$648
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
-13.3%
YoY Change (2024)
248
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+148%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 71449 have decreased 13.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +148% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.4% | 212 |
| 2021 | +15.1% | 244 |
| 2022 | +5.0% | 256 |
| 2023 | +11.8% | 286 |
| 2024 | -13.3% | 248 |
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 279 business establishments in ZIP 71449, employing approximately 2,535 people with a combined annual payroll of $91,315,000.
279
Businesses
2,535
Employees
$91.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 50 | 17.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 42 | 15.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 30 | 10.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 29 | 10.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 28 | 10.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 21 | 7.5% |
| Construction | 19 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 3.2% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 8 | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 2.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 2.1% |
| Information | 4 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.1% |
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 71449 vs 71426 →
ZIP 71449 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71449
Many (71449)
9,696 residents
- 71486
Zwolle (71486)
4,940 residents
- 71429 3,179
Florien (71429)
3,179 residents
- 71426 229
Fisher (71426)
229 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71449 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 71449 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71429
Florien (71429)
$58,601 median income
- 71426
Fisher (71426)
$52,813 median income
- 71449
Many (71449)
$49,020 median income
- 71486
Zwolle (71486)
$45,918 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 71449 ranks #3 of 4 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 71449, 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 (9,696 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 71449 in?
ZIP code 71449 (Many) is located in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. Sabine Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sabine-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71449?
ZIP code 71449 in Many, LA has a population of 9,696 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71449?
The median household income in ZIP 71449 is $49,020, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71449?
The median home value in ZIP 71449 is $181,400, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71449?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71449 is White at 67.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71449?
ZIP code 71449 has 279 business establishments employing approximately 2,535 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71449?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71449 are: Retail trade (50), Health care and social assistance (42), Other services (except public administration) (30). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 71449?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 71449 decreased by 13.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 148%. 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 71449?
In ZIP code 71449, 61.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.1% 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 71449?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71449 is 25.6 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 71449?
In ZIP code 71449, approximately 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71449?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71449 is 23.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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