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Zwolle, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71486

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

4,940
19/sq mi
$45,918
Median income
$117,100
Median home value
8.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 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 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71486.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 71486?

38.9

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 52.9%
African American 18.2%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 14.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

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

$26,902

Per Capita Income

26.6%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

37.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 71486 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$45,918 10th percentile higher than 10% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,816

Total Housing Units

1,909

Occupied Units

907

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.9%
Renter 22.1%

$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)

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71486 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 71486 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
71462 Noble, LA 1,432 5.7 mi
71406 Belmont, LA 216 8.8 mi
71449 Many, LA 9,696 9.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sabine County

71449 standard
Many, LA
Pop: 9,696
71429 standard
Florien, LA
Pop: 3,179
71419 standard
Converse, LA
Pop: 2,444
71462 standard
Noble, LA
Pop: 1,432
71065 standard
Pleasant Hill, LA
Pop: 1,232
71426 standard
Fisher, LA
Pop: 229

Related Areas

Sabine County Zwolle, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71486 in? ▼
ZIP code 71486 (Zwolle) is located in Sabine County, Louisiana. Sabine County 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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Official Data Resources for Zwolle, LA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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