PlainZIP

New Llano, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71461

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

2,577
533/sq mi
$51,042
Median income
$124,500
Median home value
12.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New Llano pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
18th pct
home value, US ZIPs
533
people per sq mi
44%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71461 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71461 covers 4.8 square miles in New Llano, Vernon County, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,577 residents on file, a density of 533 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71461 reports a modest median household income of $51,042 (14% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $29,219. 21.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 15.2%. The typical home here is valued at $124,500 (30% below the state average); renters pay a median of $817 monthly, and 44.3% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is -. To put 71461 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Vernon County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 71461, New Llano, 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

2,577

Population

4.8

Area (sq mi)

533

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71461?

37.8

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

6.5%

Foreign-Born

White 42.0%
African American 29.3%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 3.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%

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?

$51,042

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$29,219

Per Capita Income

21.3%

Poverty Rate

15.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71461 ranks nationally

New Llano, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,042 15th percentile higher than 15% 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 12.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,100

Total Housing Units

1,004

Occupied Units

96

Vacant Units

2.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 44.3%
Renter 55.7%

$124,500

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$817

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 71461, employing approximately 177 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,719,000.

16

Businesses

177

Employees

$7.7M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 25.0%
Accommodation and food services 3 18.8%

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 71461 vs 71459 →

ZIP 71461 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 71461 ranks #4 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 71461 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 71461 ranks #4 of 4 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 5.2 mi
71446 Leesville, LA 22,762 6.9 mi
71403 Anacoco, LA 4,584 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Vernon County

71446 standard
Leesville, LA
Pop: 22,762
71459 standard
Fort Polk, LA
Pop: 11,902
71403 standard
Anacoco, LA
Pop: 4,584
70656 standard
Pitkin, LA
Pop: 4,023
71439 standard
Hornbeck, LA
Pop: 1,897
70659 standard
Rosepine, LA
Pop: 1,482

Related Areas

Vernon County New Llano, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71461 in? ▼
ZIP code 71461 (New Llano) 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 71461? ▼
ZIP code 71461 in New Llano, LA has a population of 2,577 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71461? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71461 is $51,042, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71461? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71461 is $124,500, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71461? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71461 is White at 42.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71461? ▼
ZIP code 71461 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 177 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71461? ▼
In ZIP code 71461, 52.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.8% 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 71461? ▼
In ZIP code 71461, approximately 44.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 55.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71461? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71461 is 21.3% 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.