Zwolle, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71486
Sabine Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,940
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $45,918
- Median income Below-median income area
- $117,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Zwolle pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 16th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71486 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 71486 covers 262.8 square miles in Zwolle, Sabine Parish, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,940 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71486 reports a modest median household income of $45,918 (23% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,902. The poverty rate is 26.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $117,100 (34% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $545; owner occupancy is 77.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 38 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sabine Parish, so 71486 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 71486
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Zwolle, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71486.
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
21 establishments
- Retail trade 8
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 7
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 7
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 7
Other services (except public administration)
7 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 71486, Zwolle, 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
4,940
Population
262.8
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71486?
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)
How much do residents earn?
$45,918
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$26,902
Per Capita Income
26.6%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
37.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71486 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Zwolle, 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)
$45,918 27th percentile higher than 27% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,816housing units
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 ZIP avg
$545
Median Rent
1989
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
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.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 71486 vs 71462 →
ZIP 71486 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71449
Many (71449)
9,696 residents
- 71486
Zwolle (71486)
4,940 residents
- 71462 1,432
Noble (71462)
1,432 residents
- 71406 216
Belmont (71406)
216 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71486 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 71486 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71462
Noble (71462)
$52,000 median income
- 71449
Many (71449)
$49,020 median income
- 71486
Zwolle (71486)
$45,918 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 71486 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71486, 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 (4,940 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What parish is ZIP code 71486 in?
ZIP code 71486 (Zwolle) is located in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. Sabine Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sabine-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71486?
ZIP code 71486 in Zwolle, LA has a population of 4,940 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71486?
The median household income in ZIP 71486 is $45,918, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71486?
The median home value in ZIP 71486 is $117,100, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71486?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71486 is White at 52.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71486?
ZIP code 71486 has 84 business establishments employing approximately 851 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71486?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71486 are: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (21), Retail trade (8), Health care and social assistance (7). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 71486?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 71486 increased by 11.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 114%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71486?
In ZIP code 71486, 58.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.4% 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 71486?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71486 is 37.7 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 71486?
In ZIP code 71486, approximately 77.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71486?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71486 is 26.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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