ZIP Code 71463

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Oakdale · Allen County · Louisiana

ZIP code 71463 in Oakdale, Louisiana has a population of 10,801. The median household income is $43,594, which is 43% below the national average. Median home value is $100,700, 64% below the US average. 10.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 71463 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 617.2 square miles in Oakdale, Allen County, Louisiana. The area is home to 10,801 residents, producing a population density of 18 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 71463 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71463 sits at $43,594 (27% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $20,121. The poverty rate stands at 29.8% and the unemployment rate at 15.7%. On housing, the median home value is $100,700 (43% below the state average) with median rent at $837 per month, and 68.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 71463 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allen County, so you can benchmark 71463 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data — no estimates, no proprietary scoring.

Top industries in ZIP 71463

Top 5 industries — ZIP 71463 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 5 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 71463 (establishments) Top 5 1. Retail trade 26 2. Finance and insurance 21 3. Health care and social assistanc 21 4. Other services (except public ad 19 5. Accommodation and food services 15 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 71463. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 71463, Oakdale, LA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

10,801

Population

617.2

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

37.9

Median Age

58.4%

Male

41.6%

Female

10.8%

Foreign-Born

White 65.0%
African American 22.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%

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)

Income & Employment

$43,594

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$20,121

Per Capita Income

29.8%

Poverty Rate

15.7%

Unemployment Rate

23.6 min

Mean Commute Time

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 53.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.1%

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

Housing

3,450

Total Housing Units

2,696

Occupied Units

754

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.2%
Renter 31.8%

$100,700

Median Home Value

-43% vs state

$837

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

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

Local Business Landscape

Census Bureau data shows 141 business establishments in ZIP 71463, employing approximately 1,996 people with a combined annual payroll of $108,075,000.

141

Businesses

1,996

Employees

$108.1M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 26 18.4%
Finance and insurance 21 14.9%
Health care and social assistance 21 14.9%
Other services (except public administration) 19 13.5%
Accommodation and food services 15 10.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 6.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 5.0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 3.5%
Construction 5 3.5%
Manufacturing 3 2.1%
Information 3 2.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71463 in?
ZIP code 71463 (Oakdale) is located in Allen County, Louisiana. Allen County contains multiple ZIP codes — see the full list at /counties/allen-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71463?
ZIP code 71463 in Oakdale, LA has a population of 10,801 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71463?
The median household income in ZIP 71463 is $43,594, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71463?
The median home value in ZIP 71463 is $100,700, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71463?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71463 is White at 65.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71463?
ZIP code 71463 has 141 business establishments employing approximately 1,996 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71463?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71463 are: Retail trade (26), Finance and insurance (21), Health care and social assistance (21). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71463?
In ZIP code 71463, 53.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.1% 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 71463?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71463 is 23.6 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 71463?
In ZIP code 71463, approximately 68.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71463?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71463 is 29.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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