71439 ZIP Code — Hornbeck, LA

Vernon County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71439 is located in Hornbeck, Louisiana, within Vernon County. It covers approximately 62.98 square miles and serves a population of 2,061 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71439

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 $104,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $46,910. Poverty affects 38% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% 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 disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 71439 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,061

population

62.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71439 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71439

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71439. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hornbeck	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71429 Florien (7.5 mi) 71403 Anacoco (11.1 mi) 71461 New Llano (14.9 mi) 71446 Leesville (16.7 mi) 71449 Many (17.4 mi) 71468 Provencal (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,061
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	62.98 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	31.3366
Longitude	-93.3361
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	318

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.4%	51.2%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	33.5%	32.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	6.2%	13.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.9%	2.3%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,061

Population

People per sq mi

29.0

Median age

$46,910

Median household income

$22,670

Per capita income

$104,300

Median home value

$775

Median monthly rent

71.2%

Home ownership

38.3%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

667

Housing units

8.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

141

Under 5

151

131

5–9

140

10–14

15–19

20–24

161

25–34

172

35–44

45–54

102

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	619	30.0%
18 and over	1,442	70.0%
65 and over	297	14.4%
Median age	29.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.7%

Two or more races 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,990	94.7%
Two or more races	45	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	41	2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	26	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.4%	51.2%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	33.5%	32.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	6.2%	13.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.9%	2.3%	4.7%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 11.4%

$15k–$25k 3.9%

$25k–$35k 11.2%

$35k–$50k 31.7%

$50k–$75k 17.0%

$75k–$100k 7.2%

$100k–$150k 5.9%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	11.4%
$15k–$25k	3.9%
$25k–$35k	11.2%
$35k–$50k	31.7%
$50k–$75k	17.0%
$75k–$100k	7.2%
$100k–$150k	5.9%
$150k–$200k	5.8%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$46,910

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.8%

$50k–$100k 28.6%

$100k–$150k 20.5%

$150k–$200k 18.6%

$200k–$300k 8.7%

$300k–$500k 4.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$104,300
Median rent / month	$775
Owner occupied	71.2%
Renter occupied	28.8%
Vacant	24.5%
Single-family detached	60.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	39.1%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.4%
2000–2009	10.2%
1990–1999	14.6%
1980–1989	5.2%
1970–1979	35.4%
1960–1969	7.9%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	8.5%
1939 or earlier	5.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	29.0%
3 bedrooms	56.7%
4 bedrooms	9.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	40.3%
2 vehicles	39.3%
3 or more	15.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.2%
Electricity	70.3%
Propane / LP gas	3.0%
Wood	1.2%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	195	30.3%
Cohabiting couple	31	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	192	29.9%
Female householder, no spouse	225	35.0%
Households with children under 18	219	34.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	224	34.8%
Average household size	3.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.4%	28.6%
Married	44.1%	36.9%
Separated	5.7%	1.9%
Widowed	0.4%	10.3%
Divorced	25.4%	22.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 13.0%

HS graduate 50.6%

Some college, no degree 19.1%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 4.9%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.4%
Bachelor's or higher	8.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	62	16.0%
Elementary school	260	67.0%
High school	36	9.3%
College / grad school	30	7.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 18.5%

Construction 15.7%

Agriculture & mining 15.5%

Education & healthcare 14.2%

Information 7.7%

Public administration 7.3%

Professional & management 7.0%

Manufacturing 6.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Other services 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.0%
Service	5.4%
Sales & office	20.6%
Natural resources & construction	30.9%
Production & transportation	23.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.1%
Government	17.7%
Self-employed	1.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.2%
Carpool	9.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.7%
Other means	2.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.9

Poverty

All people 38.3%

Under 18 years 55.6%

18 and over 30.9%

Married-couple families 13.8%

Female-led households 32.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.3%
Retirement income	33.7%
Supplemental Security	11.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	37.7%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	19.6%
No physical activity	28.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	26.7%
Fair or poor health	17.0%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	13.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	59.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	136	9.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.6%
Under 18	4.8%
18–64 years	28.4%
65 and over	44.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	38.8%
Public insurance	66.7%
No insurance	8.3%
Uninsured under 19	3.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,769	85.8%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,061	100.0%
Born in same state	2,050	99.5%
Born in different state	1,482	71.9%
Foreign born	11	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	322	15.6%
French	316	15.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	176	8.5%
German	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.2%
Internet access	90.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71439

What city is ZIP code 71439 in?

ZIP code 71439 is primarily assigned to Hornbeck, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71439 in?

ZIP code 71439 falls within Vernon County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71439?

38% of residents in ZIP code 71439 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71439?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71439?

The median home value in ZIP code 71439 is $104,300.

Does ZIP code 71439 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 71439 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 71439 in?

ZIP code 71439 observes the CST timezone.