City

Fort Polk, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Vernon County  ·  Louisiana

👥10,090Population
💰$56,783Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂23.4Median Age
🎓38.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 57% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.4% Female 42.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 51.3%Hispanic: 22.7%Black: 16.8%Asian: 2.2%Other: 5.5%Race
White51.3%
Hispanic22.7%
Black16.8%
Asian2.2%
Other5.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
13%
5–17
17%
18–24
27%
25–44
40%
45–64
3%
65+
0%

Key Indicators

Median Age23.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty14.1% ▲ 41% above avg
College Grads38.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 57% below avg
No HS Diploma31 (0.7%)
HS Graduate720 (17%)
Some College505 (11.9%)
Associates1,354 (32%)
Bachelors490 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree1,128 (26.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 17%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 32%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 26.7%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad17.0%
Some College11.9%
Associates32.0%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate26.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 0.5%Renter: 99.5%Tenure
Owner0.5%
Renter99.5%

Home Value Distribution

$300k–$500k
100%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,783 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Rent$1,140/mo
Total Housing Units3,652
Vacant Units405

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
31%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
71%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
2%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1980s–1990s
50%
2000+
50%
About Fort Polk, LA

Fort Polk is a city in Louisiana, located in Vernon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,090 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 23.4 years.

Economically, Fort Polk is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,783 is below the national average. Approximately 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The population of Fort Polk is moderately educated. 38.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (51.25%).

Fort Polk, LA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Louisiana.

ZIP Codes in Fort Polk
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71459 10,090 $56,783 $1,140 2.1% 38.3% 0.5%