71426 ZIP Code — Fisher, LA
Sabine County, Louisiana
ZIP code 71426 is located in Fisher, Louisiana, within Sabine County. It covers approximately 0.37 square miles and serves a population of 153 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.
153
population
0.37
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
71426 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 71426
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71426. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Fisher | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 153 |
| Population density | 414 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 22 |
| County FIPS | 085 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.37 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 31.4899 |
| Longitude | -93.4692 |
| 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 | 77.0% | 59.2% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 21.6% | 27.3% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 1.4% | 11.1% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.4% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
153
Population
414
People per sq mi
51.6
Median age
$35,750
Median household income
$17,159
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
60.5%
Home ownership
7.2%
Poverty rate
5.9%
Unemployment
48
Housing units
9.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
10
Under 5
10
1
15–19
1
3
20–24
3
9
25–34
10
21
45–54
23
3
55–59
3
1
60–64
1
17
65–74
19
9
75–84
9
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 22 | 14.4% |
| 18 and over | 131 | 85.6% |
| 65 and over | 54 | 35.3% |
| Median age | 51.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
49%
Black or African American
39.9%
Two or more races
11.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 75 | 49% |
| Black or African American | 61 | 39.9% |
| Two or more races | 17 | 11.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 77.0% | 59.2% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 21.6% | 27.3% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 1.4% | 11.1% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.4% | 4.7% |
Under $10k
11.6%
$15k–$25k
9.3%
$25k–$35k
25.6%
$35k–$50k
25.6%
$50k–$75k
11.6%
$75k–$100k
9.3%
$100k–$150k
7.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 11.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 25.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 25.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 7.0% |
| Median income | $35,750 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
15.4%
$50k–$100k
50.0%
$150k–$200k
7.7%
$200k–$300k
26.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 60.5% |
| Renter occupied | 39.5% |
| Vacant | 33.8% |
| Single-family detached | 83.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 16.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.04 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 21.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 41.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 50.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 18.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 4.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 72.1% |
| 3 or more | 4.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 58.1% |
| Electricity | 37.2% |
| Wood | 4.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 23 | 53.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 6 | 14.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 7 | 16.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7 | 16.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 12 | 27.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 22 | 51.2% |
| Average household size | 3.56 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 60.9% | 40.6% |
| Married | 35.9% | 53.6% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 2.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
27.2%
HS graduate
36.0%
Some college, no degree
20.0%
Associate's degree
4.8%
Bachelor's degree
9.6%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 70.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 9.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 2 | 100.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
33.3%
Education & healthcare
18.8%
Manufacturing
14.6%
Public administration
14.6%
Professional & management
10.4%
Transportation & utilities
8.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 20.8% |
| Service | 29.2% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 31.3% |
| Production & transportation | 18.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.8% |
| Government | 29.2% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 89.6% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 10.4% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
7.2%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
8.4%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 58.1% |
| Retirement income | 34.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 11.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 7.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.7% |
| High blood pressure | 38.7% |
| High cholesterol | 34.1% |
| Diabetes | 12.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 25.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.9% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.7% |
| Binge drinking | 19.1% |
| No physical activity | 29.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.9% |
| Depression | 24.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.0% |
| Poor mental health | 16.6% |
| Poor physical health | 11.4% |
| No health insurance | 14.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.7% |
| Visited dentist | 59.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.4% |
| Teeth loss | 13.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2 | 1.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 39.9% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 35.1% |
| 65 and over | 63.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 26.1% |
| Public insurance | 85.0% |
| No insurance | 5.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 133 | 86.9% |
| 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) | 153 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 153 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 123 | 80.4% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 16 | 10.5% |
| Arab | 11 | 7.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 3 | 2% |
| French | 2 | 1.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 28.1% |
| Internet access | 79.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71426
What city is ZIP code 71426 in?
ZIP code 71426 is primarily assigned to Fisher, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 71426 in?
ZIP code 71426 falls within Sabine County, Louisiana.
Does ZIP code 71426 have an older population?
35% of residents in ZIP code 71426 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 71426 have a large retiree population?
58% of households in ZIP code 71426 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 71426?
10% 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 median household income in ZIP code 71426?
The median household income in ZIP code 71426 is $35,750, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 71426 in?
ZIP code 71426 observes the CST timezone.