71403 ZIP Code — Anacoco, LA

Vernon County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71403 is located in Anacoco, Louisiana, within Vernon County. It covers approximately 131.15 square miles and serves a population of 3,864 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 337.

About ZIP code 71403

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $157,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,964. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 71403 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,864

population

131.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71403 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71403

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71403. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Anacoco	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71461 New Llano (9.1 mi) 71429 Florien (11.1 mi) 71439 Hornbeck (11.1 mi) 71446 Leesville (15 mi) 70639 Evans (16.6 mi) 71459 Fort Polk (17.5 mi) 75932 Burkeville (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,864
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	131.15 sq mi
Water area	10.86 sq mi
Latitude	31.1945
Longitude	-93.4242
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	337

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.3%	51.2%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	32.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	26.2%	13.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.8%	2.3%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,864

Population

People per sq mi

42.4

Median age

$71,964

Median household income

$34,837

Per capita income

$157,100

Median home value

$1,250

Median monthly rent

83.2%

Home ownership

12.8%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

1,793

Housing units

16.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

130

5–9

122

148

10–14

138

111

15–19

104

20–24

261

25–34

244

219

35–44

204

299

45–54

278

148

55–59

138

103

60–64

266

65–74

248

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	809	20.9%
18 and over	3,055	79.1%
65 and over	781	20.2%
Median age	42.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.2%

Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

Two or more races 5.3%

Other race 2.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%

Black or African American 2.2%

Asian 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	3,323	81.2%
Hispanic or Latino	228	5.6%
Two or more races	215	5.3%
Other race	107	2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	93	2.3%
Black or African American	89	2.2%
Asian	37	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.3%	51.2%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	32.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	26.2%	13.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.8%	2.3%	4.7%

Under $10k 6.7%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 6.2%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 16.0%

$50k–$75k 14.5%

$75k–$100k 3.6%

$100k–$150k 31.7%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k+ 5.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.7%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	6.2%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	16.0%
$50k–$75k	14.5%
$75k–$100k	3.6%
$100k–$150k	31.7%
$150k–$200k	7.9%
$200k+	5.2%
Median income	$71,964

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.0%

$50k–$100k 17.6%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

$200k–$300k 26.9%

$300k–$500k 15.2%

$500k–$1M 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$157,100
Median rent / month	$1,250
Owner occupied	83.2%
Renter occupied	16.8%
Vacant	27.9%
Single-family detached	69.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.3%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	8.0%
2000–2009	17.0%
1990–1999	20.9%
1980–1989	11.7%
1970–1979	26.0%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	2.3%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	2.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	6.9%
2 bedrooms	21.7%
3 bedrooms	46.5%
4 bedrooms	21.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.5%
1 vehicle	19.2%
2 vehicles	41.8%
3 or more	31.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.6%
Electricity	78.1%
Propane / LP gas	7.3%
Wood	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	855	58.1%
Cohabiting couple	184	12.5%
Male householder, no spouse	170	11.5%
Female householder, no spouse	263	17.9%
Households with children under 18	472	32.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	537	36.5%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.8%	13.0%
Married	51.4%	58.0%
Separated	1.0%	1.5%
Widowed	7.5%	9.7%
Divorced	12.3%	17.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 8.8%

HS graduate 45.2%

Some college, no degree 19.4%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.5%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.2%
Bachelor's or higher	16.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	3.6%
Kindergarten	61	7.7%
Elementary school	448	56.4%
High school	142	17.9%
College / grad school	115	14.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 16.3%

Professional & management 15.9%

Construction 11.4%

Other services 9.5%

Finance & real estate 7.9%

Public administration 7.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Manufacturing 5.5%

Retail trade 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Wholesale trade 4.7%

Agriculture & mining 3.9%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.2%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	16.6%
Natural resources & construction	15.9%
Production & transportation	15.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.1%
Government	23.6%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.0%
Carpool	5.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	3.1%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.0

Poverty

All people 12.8%

Under 18 years 26.9%

18 and over 9.1%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 38.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.2%
Retirement income	26.2%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.8%
High blood pressure	38.2%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	19.3%
No physical activity	29.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	26.3%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	59.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	16.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	488	16.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.7%
Under 18	3.0%
18–64 years	16.4%
65 and over	27.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.8%
Public insurance	47.6%
No insurance	14.2%
Uninsured under 19	11.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,694	95.6%
Spanish	64	1.7%
Other Indo-European	27	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	37	1.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,733	96.6%
Born in same state	3,701	95.8%
Born in different state	2,202	57.0%
Foreign born	32	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	131	3.4%
Not a US citizen	18	13.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	727	18.8%
French	382	9.9%
Italian	287	7.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	49	1.3%
Polish	39	1%
English	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	92.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71403

What city is ZIP code 71403 in?

ZIP code 71403 is primarily assigned to Anacoco, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71403 in?

ZIP code 71403 falls within Vernon County, Louisiana.

Is ZIP code 71403 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 71403 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 71403 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 71403 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 71403 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 71403 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71403?

The median home value in ZIP code 71403 is $157,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 71403 in?

ZIP code 71403 observes the CST timezone.