71409 ZIP Code — Boyce, LA

Rapides County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71409 is located in Boyce, Louisiana, within Rapides County. It covers approximately 136.58 square miles and serves a population of 5,449 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71409

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $157,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $56,375. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (44%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71409 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,449

population

136.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71409 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71409

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71409. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Boyce	Acceptable
Boyce	Acceptable
Boyce	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71303 Alexandria (8.3 mi) 71466 Otis (8.5 mi) 71424 Elmer (9.1 mi) 71447 Lena (10.8 mi) 71301 Alexandria (12.1 mi) 71359 Pineville (13.7 mi) 71485 Woodworth (13.7 mi) 71417 Colfax (15.3 mi) 71360 Pineville (16.4 mi) 71405 Ball (17.1 mi) 71405 Ball (17.1 mi) 71405 Ball (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,449
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	136.58 sq mi
Water area	7.23 sq mi
Latitude	31.3151
Longitude	-92.6665
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	318

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.2%	52.1%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	26.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	17.6%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.9%	3.7%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

5,449

Population

People per sq mi

47.6

Median age

$56,375

Median household income

$33,026

Per capita income

$157,600

Median home value

$884

Median monthly rent

71.4%

Home ownership

12.3%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

2,175

Housing units

14.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

129

Under 5

124

188

5–9

180

119

10–14

115

195

15–19

188

169

20–24

163

196

25–34

189

245

35–44

236

524

45–54

503

277

55–59

266

305

60–64

294

65–74

282

107

75–84

102

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,145	21.0%
18 and over	4,304	79.0%
65 and over	844	15.5%
Median age	47.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.1%

Black or African American 26.8%

Two or more races 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,869	70.1%
Black or African American	1,479	26.8%
Two or more races	76	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	73	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	17	0.3%
Asian	8	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.2%	52.1%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	26.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	17.6%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.9%	3.7%	4.7%

Under $10k 6.2%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 8.0%

$25k–$35k 7.9%

$35k–$50k 17.6%

$50k–$75k 16.4%

$75k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.2%
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	8.0%
$25k–$35k	7.9%
$35k–$50k	17.6%
$50k–$75k	16.4%
$75k–$100k	14.5%
$100k–$150k	11.7%
$150k–$200k	7.2%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$56,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.3%

$50k–$100k 16.1%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 18.7%

$200k–$300k 25.2%

$300k–$500k 5.3%

$500k–$1M 3.7%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$157,600
Median rent / month	$884
Owner occupied	71.4%
Renter occupied	28.6%
Vacant	25.1%
Single-family detached	60.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	35.0%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.6%
2000–2009	25.2%
1990–1999	15.5%
1980–1989	12.6%
1970–1979	9.5%
1960–1969	7.3%
1950–1959	5.8%
1940–1949	7.0%
1939 or earlier	3.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	23.1%
3 bedrooms	52.7%
4 bedrooms	17.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.2%
1 vehicle	33.8%
2 vehicles	35.7%
3 or more	24.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.4%
Electricity	76.8%
Propane / LP gas	12.0%
Wood	1.2%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	990	47.7%
Cohabiting couple	114	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	370	17.8%
Female householder, no spouse	600	28.9%
Households with children under 18	570	27.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	584	28.2%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.0%	24.6%
Married	49.8%	46.8%
Separated	0.3%	3.6%
Widowed	4.4%	5.5%
Divorced	12.5%	19.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 7.9%

HS graduate 41.8%

Some college, no degree 19.3%

Associate's degree 11.8%

Bachelor's degree 10.9%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.2%
Bachelor's or higher	14.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	61	5.0%
Kindergarten	54	4.5%
Elementary school	438	36.1%
High school	374	30.8%
College / grad school	286	23.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 22.8%

Education & healthcare 21.0%

Public administration 10.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.2%

Construction 6.4%

Professional & management 6.2%

Agriculture & mining 5.6%

Manufacturing 4.3%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Other services 2.0%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.3%
Service	19.2%
Sales & office	28.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.4%
Production & transportation	11.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.4%
Government	28.9%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.5%
Carpool	7.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	10.0%
Work from home	5.7%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.6

Poverty

All people 12.3%

Under 18 years 19.1%

18 and over 10.6%

Married-couple families 5.5%

Female-led households 11.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.4%
Retirement income	24.9%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.1%
High blood pressure	41.6%
High cholesterol	38.8%
Diabetes	14.7%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.4%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	34.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	26.9%
Fair or poor health	21.6%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	15.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	53.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	19.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	312	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.8%
Under 18	6.3%
18–64 years	13.5%
65 and over	57.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.5%
Public insurance	50.1%
No insurance	8.2%
Uninsured under 19	3.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,196	95.4%
Spanish	30	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	30	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,441	99.9%
Born in same state	5,433	99.7%
Born in different state	4,286	78.7%
Foreign born	8	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.1%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,109	38.7%
Italian	528	9.7%
French	476	8.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	16	0.3%
German	8	0.1%
English	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	90.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71409

What city is ZIP code 71409 in?

ZIP code 71409 is primarily assigned to Boyce, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71409 in?

ZIP code 71409 falls within Rapides County, Louisiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71409?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 71409 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 71409 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 71409?

Health data for ZIP code 71409 shows elevated rates of obesity (44%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71409?

The median home value in ZIP code 71409 is $157,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 71409 in?

ZIP code 71409 observes the CST timezone.