71419 ZIP Code — Converse, LA

Sabine County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71419 is located in Converse, Louisiana, within Sabine County. It covers approximately 141.29 square miles and serves a population of 1,770 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71419

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 $95,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,500. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 71419 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,770

population

141.29

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71419 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71419

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71419. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Converse	Acceptable
Converse	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71462 Noble (8.9 mi) 71486 Zwolle (11.4 mi) 71065 Pleasant Hill (12.9 mi) 71406 Belmont (13 mi) 75973 Shelbyville (13.8 mi) 71063 Pelican (14.5 mi) 71052 Mansfield (16.6 mi) 71450 Marthaville (19 mi) 75954 Joaquin (19.5 mi) 71049 Logansport (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,770
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	141.29 sq mi
Water area	22.81 sq mi
Latitude	31.7906
Longitude	-93.7380
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	46.8%	59.2%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	41.7%	27.3%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	11.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.1%	2.4%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,770

Population

People per sq mi

46.4

Median age

$55,500

Median household income

$26,935

Per capita income

$95,000

Median home value

$736

Median monthly rent

89.8%

Home ownership

13.1%

Poverty rate

12.1%

Unemployment

992

Housing units

13.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

102

35–44

113

45–54

105

55–59

60–64

129

65–74

141

109

75–84

120

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	257	14.5%
18 and over	1,513	85.5%
65 and over	504	28.5%
Median age	46.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76%

Two or more races 12.5%

Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%

Asian 1.5%

Other race 0.6%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,422	76%
Two or more races	234	12.5%
Hispanic or Latino	101	5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	70	3.7%
Asian	28	1.5%
Other race	11	0.6%
Black or African American	5	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.8%	59.2%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	41.7%	27.3%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	11.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.1%	2.4%	4.7%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 11.9%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 16.4%

$50k–$75k 15.5%

$75k–$100k 18.7%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	11.9%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	16.4%
$50k–$75k	15.5%
$75k–$100k	18.7%
$100k–$150k	16.0%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$55,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.0%

$50k–$100k 26.0%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k–$300k 4.5%

$300k–$500k 8.9%

$500k–$1M 8.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$95,000
Median rent / month	$736
Owner occupied	89.8%
Renter occupied	10.2%
Vacant	37.4%
Single-family detached	50.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	49.2%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.5%
2010–2019	9.4%
2000–2009	12.7%
1990–1999	20.8%
1980–1989	11.0%
1970–1979	21.8%
1960–1969	8.2%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	6.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	3.3%
2 bedrooms	27.5%
3 bedrooms	50.3%
4 bedrooms	18.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	20.8%
2 vehicles	44.1%
3 or more	31.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	18.7%
Electricity	69.4%
Propane / LP gas	11.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	451	67.9%
Cohabiting couple	15	2.3%
Male householder, no spouse	97	14.6%
Female householder, no spouse	101	15.2%
Households with children under 18	135	20.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	323	48.6%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.9%	26.2%
Married	59.1%	59.2%
Separated	1.9%	1.4%
Widowed	5.4%	6.3%
Divorced	4.7%	6.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.6%

Some HS, no diploma 4.3%

HS graduate 55.5%

Some college, no degree 15.6%

Associate's degree 6.1%

Bachelor's degree 6.8%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.2%
Bachelor's or higher	13.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	2.6%
Kindergarten	4	1.2%
Elementary school	163	47.9%
High school	91	26.8%
College / grad school	73	21.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.1%

Retail trade 14.9%

Agriculture & mining 14.3%

Manufacturing 14.1%

Public administration 14.1%

Other services 7.1%

Professional & management 6.7%

Construction 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.9%
Service	10.9%
Sales & office	24.8%
Natural resources & construction	19.5%
Production & transportation	21.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.2%
Government	31.0%
Self-employed	7.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.1%
Carpool	8.6%
Public transit	10.4%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	1.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.6

Poverty

All people 13.1%

Under 18 years 17.1%

18 and over 12.4%

Married-couple families 8.6%

Female-led households 20.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.5%
Retirement income	31.6%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	40.3%
High cholesterol	38.5%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	29.5%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.9%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	33.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.6%
Depression	27.2%
Fair or poor health	21.1%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	15.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	54.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	20.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	132	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.3%
Under 18	5.4%
18–64 years	17.3%
65 and over	37.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.4%
Public insurance	51.8%
No insurance	13.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,746	98.6%
Spanish	18	1.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	18	1.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,752	99.0%
Born in same state	1,742	98.4%
Born in different state	1,225	69.2%
Foreign born	10	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	18	1.0%
Not a US citizen	18	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	219	12.4%
Italian	94	5.3%
Arab	45	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	23	1.3%
German	9	0.5%
English	5	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.5%
Internet access	82.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71419

What city is ZIP code 71419 in?

ZIP code 71419 is primarily assigned to Converse, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71419 in?

ZIP code 71419 falls within Sabine County, Louisiana.

Does ZIP code 71419 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 71419 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 71419 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 71419 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 71419 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 71419 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71419?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 71419 in?

ZIP code 71419 observes the CST timezone.