PlainZIP

Oakdale, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71463

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

10,801
18/sq mi
$43,594
Median income
$100,700
Median home value
10.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 County, 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 Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $20,121. Local economic indicators show a 29.8% poverty rate alongside 15.7% unemployment. Housing costs here run $100,700 for a typical home value (43% below the state average), with rent averaging $837 a month; 68.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 71463, plus 6 more within Allen County, give a clearer read than the 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 71463

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oakdale, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71463.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 71463?

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)

How much do residents earn?

$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

How ZIP 71463 ranks nationally

Oakdale, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,594 8th percentile higher than 8% 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 53.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.1%

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

What does housing look like?

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)

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

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Pop: 500

Related Areas

Allen County Oakdale, LA Louisiana

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.