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Noble, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71462

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

1,432
13/sq mi
$52,000
Median income
$78,600
Median home value
8.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Noble pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71462 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71462 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Noble, Sabine County, Louisiana, home to just 1,432 residents across 106.9 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71462 reports a modest median household income of $52,000 (13% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $28,375. Poverty here runs at 21.3%, with unemployment measured at 6.1%. Median home value sits at $78,600 (56% below the state average), median rent at $784 a month, and owner-occupancy at 84.7%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is 31 minutes. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Sabine County, letting you compare 71462 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

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 71462, Noble, 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

1,432

Population

106.9

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71462?

44.5

Median Age

53.2%

Male

46.8%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 51.4%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 24.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

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?

$52,000

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$28,375

Per Capita Income

21.3%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

30.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 71462 ranks nationally

Noble, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,000 17th percentile higher than 17% 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 59.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,028

Total Housing Units

672

Occupied Units

356

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.7%
Renter 15.3%

$78,600

Median Home Value

-56% vs state

$784

Median Rent

1989

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 17 business establishments in ZIP 71462, employing approximately 47 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,413,000.

17

Businesses

47

Employees

$2.4M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 7 41.2%
Transportation and warehousing 3 17.6%

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 71462 vs 71486 →

ZIP 71462 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 71462 ranks #3 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 71462 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 71462 ranks #3 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
71486 Zwolle, LA 4,940 5.7 mi
71419 Converse, LA 2,444 9.6 mi
75959 Milam, TX 923 13.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sabine County

71449 standard
Many, LA
Pop: 9,696
71486 standard
Zwolle, LA
Pop: 4,940
71429 standard
Florien, LA
Pop: 3,179
71419 standard
Converse, LA
Pop: 2,444
71065 standard
Pleasant Hill, LA
Pop: 1,232
71426 standard
Fisher, LA
Pop: 229

Related Areas

Sabine County Noble, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71462 in? ▼
ZIP code 71462 (Noble) is located in Sabine County, Louisiana. Sabine County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sabine-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71462? ▼
ZIP code 71462 in Noble, LA has a population of 1,432 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71462? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71462 is $52,000, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71462? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71462 is $78,600, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71462? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71462 is White at 51.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71462? ▼
ZIP code 71462 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 47 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71462? ▼
In ZIP code 71462, 59.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.5% 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 71462? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71462 is 30.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71462? ▼
In ZIP code 71462, approximately 84.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71462? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71462 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.