Fort Polk South, LA ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve Fort Polk South, Louisiana: 71459 and 70656. Together they are home to 14,285 residents in 5,015 households. That is more than the 7,869 people counted inside Fort Polk South Census-designated place, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $56,038 in 71459 to $61,693 in 70656.
Fort Polk South Census-designated place
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 7,869 |
| Households | 2,238 |
| Median household income | $63,800 |
| Median home value | not published |
| Median age | 23 |
| Median rent | $1,202 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 14,285 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 5,015 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $56,038 (71459) to $61,693 (70656) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $57,866 |
| Homeowners | 31.5% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 45.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 25.8% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 3 routes, 1,457 homes (1 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Fort Polk South: 70656 ($61,693)
- Most residents: 71459 (10,270 people)
- Highest homeownership: 70656 (94.0% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 71459 (50.9% of households)
- Most new movers: 71459 (34.1% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 71459 (23.4 years)
Every ZIP code in Fort Polk South
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71459 | Fort Polk | 10,270 | 3,394 | $56,038 | — | 1.7% | 50.9% | 34.1% | — | — | 44% of its land |
| 70656 | Pitkin | 4,015 | 1,621 | $61,693 | $73,700 | 94.0% | 35.0% | 4.6% | 3 | 1,478 | 0% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Fort Polk South when at least 10% of its land lies inside the Fort Polk South Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Fort Polk South. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Fort Polk South.
Counties
- Vernon County — 12 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Fort Polk South, LA?
- 71459 and 70656. A ZIP code is listed for Fort Polk South when at least 10% of its land lies inside the Fort Polk South Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Fort Polk South.
- What is the population of Fort Polk South, LA?
- The Census Bureau counts 7,869 residents inside Fort Polk South Census-designated place (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve Fort Polk South hold 14,285 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Fort Polk South, LA?
- $63,800 inside Fort Polk South Census-designated place, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $56,038 to $61,693.
- Which Fort Polk South ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 70656, at $61,693, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Fort Polk South, LA?
- For the 1 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 3 carrier routes reaching 1,457 residential and 21 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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