71459 ZIP Code, Fort Polk, LA
71459 is a ZIP code in Fort Polk, Louisiana in Vernon Parish. It covers 11 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 71461, 71446 and 71475. 10,270 people live here in 3,394 households. With about 920 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most households rent (2% own). Median household income is $56,038, close to the Louisiana median of $60,756; 51% of households have children under 18.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Fort Polk, LA
- County: Vernon County
- Land area: 11 sq mi
- Population: 10,270
- Median household income: $56,038
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 10,270 |
| Households | 3,394 |
| Median household income | $56,038 |
| Income per person | $29,494 |
| Median age | 23.4 |
| Homeowners | 1.7% |
| Median home value | not published |
| Median rent | $1,162 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 12 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 50.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 34.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.7% |
| Broadband internet | 99.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 18.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.4% |
| $10–15K | 3.0% |
| $15–25K | 3.0% |
| $25–35K | 15.4% |
| $35–50K | 21.9% |
| $50–75K | 28.7% |
| $75–100K | 10.1% |
| $100–150K | 7.5% |
| $150–200K | 6.3% |
| $200K+ | 3.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 19.5% |
| 10–19 | 13.2% |
| 20–24 | 22.6% |
| 25–34 | 25.6% |
| 35–44 | 15.9% |
| 45–54 | 2.4% |
| 55–64 | 0.5% |
| 65–74 | 0.2% |
| 75+ | 0.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 0.7% |
| Owned outright | 0.8% |
| Rented | 90.9% |
| Vacant | 7.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 6.2% |
| Townhome | 36.4% |
| 2–4 units | 50.7% |
| 5–19 units | 4.2% |
| 20+ units | 0.9% |
| Mobile / other | 1.7% |
Businesses in 71459
58 business establishments with 1,957 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 21
- Retail Trade: 8
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 6
- Accommodation and Food Services: 5
- Educational Services: 4
- Finance and Insurance: 3
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
See every USPS carrier route in 71459 with residential and business mailbox counts on the route map. Open the EDDM route map.
Nearby ZIP codes
- 71461 — New Llano town, LA (5.5 mi)
- 71446 — Leesville city, LA (6.2 mi)
- 71475 (10.3 mi)
- 70659 — Rosepine town, LA (11.4 mi)
- 71403 — Anacoco village, LA (16.2 mi)
- 70639 (17.7 mi)
- 71474 — Simpson village, LA (18.4 mi)
- 70634 — DeRidder city, LA (19.2 mi)
Areas that include 71459
- Fort Polk South, LA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Fort Polk North, LA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Fort Polk, LA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Vernon County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Louisiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 9: highest share of households with children in Vernon Parish
- No. 1 of 9: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Vernon Parish
- No. 1 of 9: lowest median age in Vernon Parish
- No. 5 of 9: fastest population growth in Vernon Parish
Mail every home in 71459
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 71459, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 71459 in?
- 71459 is a Fort Polk, LA mailing address. By land area, 44% lies inside Fort Polk South, 18% lies inside Fort Polk North and 5% lies inside Leesville; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 71459 in?
- 71459 is in Vernon Parish.
- What is the population of 71459?
- About 10,270 people (±568), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 10,086.
- What is the median household income in 71459?
- $56,038 (±$8,065), compared with $60,756 for Louisiana as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 71459?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 71459 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 71459?
- The closest, measured center to center: 71461 (5.5 mi, New Llano), 71446 (6.2 mi, Leesville), 71475 (10.3 mi), 70659 (11.4 mi, Rosepine), 71403 (16.2 mi, Anacoco) and 70639 (17.7 mi).
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