PlainZIP

Fort Polk, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71459

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

11,902
495/sq mi
$56,038
Median income
29.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fort Polk pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
495
people per sq mi
2%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71459 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71459 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Polk, Vernon County, Louisiana, home to 11,902 residents across 24.1 square miles, a density of 495 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71459 reports a modest median household income of $56,038 (6% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $29,494. Poverty here runs at 14.7%, with unemployment measured at 2.1%. Median home value sits at -, median rent at $1,162 a month, and owner-occupancy at 1.7%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 23.4, 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 71459 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 71459

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Polk, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71459.

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 71459, Fort Polk, 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

11,902

Population

24.1

Area (sq mi)

495

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71459?

23.4

Median Age

56.0%

Male

44.0%

Female

5.9%

Foreign-Born

White 62.0%
African American 15.9%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.8%

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?

$56,038

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$29,494

Per Capita Income

14.7%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71459 ranks nationally

Fort Polk, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,038 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 52.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.1%

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

What does housing look like?

3,672

Total Housing Units

3,394

Occupied Units

278

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 1.7%
Renter 98.3%

$1,162

Median Rent

1995

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 58 business establishments in ZIP 71459, employing approximately 1,957 people with a combined annual payroll of $137,544,000.

58

Businesses

1,957

Employees

$137.5M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 21 36.2%
Retail trade 8 13.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 5 8.6%
Educational services 4 6.9%
Finance and insurance 3 5.2%
Other services (except public administration) 3 5.2%

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 71459 vs 71461 →

ZIP 71459 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 71459 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 71459 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 71459 ranks the highest 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
71461 New Llano, LA 2,577 5.2 mi
71446 Leesville, LA 22,762 6.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Vernon County

71446 standard
Leesville, LA
Pop: 22,762
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 Fort Polk, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71459 in? ▼
ZIP code 71459 (Fort Polk) 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 71459? ▼
ZIP code 71459 in Fort Polk, LA has a population of 11,902 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71459? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71459 is $56,038, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71459? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71459 is White at 62.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71459? ▼
ZIP code 71459 has 58 business establishments employing approximately 1,957 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71459? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71459 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (21), Retail trade (8), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71459? ▼
In ZIP code 71459, 52.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.1% 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 71459? ▼
In ZIP code 71459, approximately 1.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 98.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71459? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71459 is 14.7% 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.