City

Leesville, LA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Vernon County  ·  Louisiana

👥22,047Population
💰$56,767Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂37.1Median Age
🏠$157,000Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓31.2%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 12% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.1%Hispanic: 5.6%Black: 15.5%Asian: 1.8%Other: 3.6%Race
White72.1%
Hispanic5.6%
Black15.5%
Asian1.8%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
28%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty19.3% ▲ 93% above avg
College Grads31.2% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 12% above avg
No HS Diploma246 (1.8%)
HS Graduate4,886 (36.2%)
Some College2,162 (16%)
Associates2,000 (14.8%)
Bachelors1,276 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree2,945 (21.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 36.2%Some College: 16%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 21.8%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad36.2%
Some College16.0%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate21.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.3%Renter: 36.7%Tenure
Owner63.3%
Renter36.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,767 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$157,000 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$892/mo
Total Housing Units10,812
Vacant Units2,182

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
59%
About Leesville, LA

Leesville is a city in Louisiana, located in Vernon County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 22,047 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.1 years.

Economically, Leesville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,767 is below the national average. Approximately 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Leesville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $157,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $892 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Leesville is moderately educated. 31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (72.13%).

Leesville, LA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Louisiana. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Leesville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71446 22,047 $56,767 $157,000 $892 5.5% 31.2% 63.3%