Oakdale, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71463
Allen Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,801
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $43,594
- Median income Below-median income area
- $100,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Oakdale pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 8th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 10th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71463 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 71463 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Oakdale, Allen Parish, Louisiana, home to 10,801 residents across 617.2 square miles, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71463 reports a modest median household income of $43,594 (27% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,121. Economic pressure is pronounced: 29.8% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 15.7%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $100,700 (43% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $837; owner occupancy is 68.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allen Parish, so 71463 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 71463
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oakdale, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71463.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
21 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 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 71463, Oakdale, 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
10,801
Population
617.2
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71463?
37.9
Median Age
58.4%
Male
41.6%
Female
10.8%
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?
$43,594
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$20,121
Per Capita Income
29.8%
Poverty Rate
15.7%
Unemployment Rate
23.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71463 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Oakdale, 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)
$43,594 23rd percentile higher than 23% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Louisiana ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
3,450housing units
3,450
Total Housing Units
2,696
Occupied Units
754
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$100,700
Median Home Value
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$837
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 71463 vs 70655 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70655 | Oberlin, LA | 3,002 | 11.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71463, 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 (10,801 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Allen Parish
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What parish is ZIP code 71463 in?
ZIP code 71463 (Oakdale) is located in Allen Parish, Louisiana. Allen Parish 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.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 71463's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 71463 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Oakdale, LA ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.