City

Hornbeck, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Vernon County  ·  Louisiana

👥1,715Population
💰$47,284Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂26.9Median Age
🏠$119,900Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓16.9%College Grads▼ 56% below avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 67% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.3%Hispanic: 0.3%Other: 1.9%Race
White96.3%
Hispanic0.3%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
16%
5–17
18%
18–24
11%
25–44
23%
45–64
22%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age26.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.25
Below Poverty39.3% ▲ 293% above avg
College Grads16.9% ▼ 56% below avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 67% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (1.2%)
HS Graduate438 (51.9%)
Some College129 (15.3%)
Associates124 (14.7%)
Bachelors60 (7.1%)
Graduate Degree83 (9.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 51.9%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 7.1%Graduate: 9.8%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad51.9%
Some College15.3%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors7.1%
Graduate9.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.1%Renter: 20.9%Tenure
Owner79.1%
Renter20.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,284 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$119,900 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$761/mo
Total Housing Units695
Vacant Units168

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
59%
About Hornbeck, LA

Hornbeck is a city in Louisiana, located in Vernon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,715 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 26.9 years.

Economically, Hornbeck is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,284 is below the national average. Approximately 39.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Hornbeck is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $761 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hornbeck is less-educated. 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.33%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hornbeck
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71439 1,715 $47,284 $119,900 $761 1.6% 16.9% 79.1%