| ZIP Code | 71459 |
|---|---|
| City | Fort Polk |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Vernon County |
| Area Code | 337 |
| Elevation | 386 ft |
| Latitude | 31.077352 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -93.22042 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 22115 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 23.4 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.70 |
| Below Poverty | 14.1% ▲ 41% above avg |
| College Grads | 38.3% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.1% ▼ 57% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 31 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 720 (17%) |
| Some College | 505 (11.9%) |
| Associates | 1,354 (32%) |
| Bachelors | 490 (11.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,128 (26.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,783 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,140/mo ↑ 4% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,652 |
| Vacant Units | 405 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.70 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,652 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 405 |
| Owner Occupied | 0.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 99.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.70 |
ZIP code 71459 is located in Fort Polk, Louisiana, within Vernon County. With a population of 10,090, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 23.4 years. Economically, 71459 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,783 is below the national average.
Renters can expect to pay around $1,140 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 99.5% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods.
The population of 71459 is majority White (51.25%). Residents are moderately educated — 38.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.1%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 71459 stands at 2.1%, which is well below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 71459 in Fort Polk, LA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a young community.