71463 ZIP Code, Oakdale, LA
71463 is a ZIP code in Oakdale, Louisiana — mostly in Allen Parish (60% of its land), with smaller parts in Evangeline Parish and Rapides Parish counties. It covers 252 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 70638, 71433 and 70655. 8,559 people live here in 2,696 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (68% own). Median household income is $43,594, below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Oakdale, LA
- County: Allen County
- Land area: 252 sq mi
- Population: 8,559
- Median household income: $43,594
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 8,559 |
| Households | 2,696 |
| Median household income | $43,594 |
| Income per person | $20,121 |
| Median age | 37.9 |
| Homeowners | 68.2% |
| Median home value | $100,700 |
| Median rent | $837 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 35.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 19.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 29.8% |
| Broadband internet | 78.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 14.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 13.8% |
| $10–15K | 8.7% |
| $15–25K | 7.2% |
| $25–35K | 13.4% |
| $35–50K | 18.7% |
| $50–75K | 14.3% |
| $75–100K | 10.3% |
| $100–150K | 7.8% |
| $150–200K | 3.3% |
| $200K+ | 2.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.2% |
| 10–19 | 4.9% |
| 20–24 | 5.3% |
| 25–34 | 21.2% |
| 35–44 | 14.4% |
| 45–54 | 13.1% |
| 55–64 | 11.3% |
| 65–74 | 9.4% |
| 75+ | 7.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 15.9% |
| Owned outright | 37.5% |
| Rented | 24.8% |
| Vacant | 21.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 75.4% |
| Townhome | 1.7% |
| 2–4 units | 7.1% |
| 5–19 units | 2.1% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 13.7% |
Businesses in 71463
141 business establishments with 1,996 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 26
- Finance and Insurance: 21
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 21
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 19
- Accommodation and Food Services: 15
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 9
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 7
- Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting: 5
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 70638 — Elizabeth village, LA (7.8 mi)
- 71433 — McNary village, LA (13.3 mi)
- 70655 — Oberlin town, LA (13.4 mi)
- 70576 — Pine Prairie village, LA (13.7 mi)
- 70585 — Turkey Creek village, LA (15 mi)
- 70554 — Reddell CDP, LA (15.5 mi)
- 70654 (15.7 mi)
- 70580 — Reddell CDP, LA (15.9 mi)
Areas that include 71463
- Oakdale, LA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Allen County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Evangeline County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Rapides County ZIP codes — 23 ZIP codes
- Louisiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 6: highest median home value in Allen Parish
- No. 4 of 6: highest share of households with children in Allen Parish
- No. 1 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Allen Parish
- No. 4 of 6: lowest median age in Allen Parish
- No. 3 of 6: highest median age in Allen Parish
- No. 5 of 6: fastest population growth in Allen Parish
Mail every home in 71463
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 71463, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 71463 in?
- 71463 is a Oakdale, LA mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Oakdale; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 71463 in?
- 71463 is mostly in Allen Parish (60% of its land), with smaller parts in Evangeline Parish and Rapides Parish counties.
- What is the population of 71463?
- About 8,559 people (±806), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 9,630.
- What is the median household income in 71463?
- $43,594 (±$4,529), 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 71463?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 71463 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 71463?
- The closest, measured center to center: 70638 (7.8 mi, Elizabeth), 71433 (13.3 mi, McNary), 70655 (13.4 mi, Oberlin), 70576 (13.7 mi, Pine Prairie), 70585 (15 mi, Turkey Creek) and 70554 (15.5 mi, Reddell).
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