ZIP Code 71486
standardZwolle · Sabine County · Louisiana
ZIP code 71486 in Zwolle, Louisiana has a population of 4,940. The median household income is $45,918, which is 40% below the national average. Median home value is $117,100, 58% below the US average. 8.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 71486 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 262.8 square miles in Zwolle, Sabine County, Louisiana. The area is home to 4,940 residents, producing a population density of 19 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 71486 against Louisiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71486 sits at $45,918 (23% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $26,902. The poverty rate stands at 26.6% and the unemployment rate at 6.9%. On housing, the median home value is $117,100 (34% below the state average) with median rent at $545 per month, and 77.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 71486 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 38 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sabine County, so you can benchmark 71486 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. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 71486
Top 5 industries — ZIP 71486 (establishments)
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 71486, Zwolle, 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
4,940
Population
262.8
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Demographics
38.9
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
2.3%
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)
Income & Employment
$45,918
Median Household Income
-23% vs state
$26,902
Per Capita Income
26.6%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
37.7 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
Education
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
Housing
2,816
Total Housing Units
1,909
Occupied Units
907
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$117,100
Median Home Value
-34% vs state
$545
Median Rent
1989
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
Home Value Trends
FHFA House Price Index — annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+11.6%
YoY Change (2024)
214
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+114%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 71486 have increased 11.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +114% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +7.3% | 192 |
| 2020 | +1.5% | 195 |
| 2021 | +1.4% | 197 |
| 2022 | +11.6% | 220 |
| 2024 | — | 214 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
Local Business Landscape
Census Bureau data shows 84 business establishments in ZIP 71486, employing approximately 851 people with a combined annual payroll of $42,301,000.
84
Businesses
851
Employees
$42.3M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 21 | 25.0% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 9.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 8.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 8.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 8.3% |
| Construction | 6 | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 7.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 6.0% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 3.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 3.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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