71429 ZIP Code — Florien, LA

Sabine County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71429 is located in Florien, Louisiana, within Sabine County. It covers approximately 250.95 square miles and serves a population of 2,850 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71429

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $95,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $46,426. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 38% 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. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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

Overall, ZIP code 71429 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,850

population

250.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71429 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71429

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71429. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Florien	Acceptable
Florien	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71439 Hornbeck (7.5 mi) 71403 Anacoco (11.1 mi) 71449 Many (12.7 mi) 71461 New Llano (18.6 mi) 75948 Hemphill (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,850
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	250.95 sq mi
Water area	6.99 sq mi
Latitude	31.3517
Longitude	-93.4620
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	52.6%	59.2%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	35.9%	27.3%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	9.2%	11.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.4%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,850

Population

People per sq mi

46.4

Median age

$46,426

Median household income

$25,323

Per capita income

$95,700

Median home value

$806

Median monthly rent

75.5%

Home ownership

18.4%

Poverty rate

9.4%

Unemployment

1,651

Housing units

15.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

123

5–9

126

10–14

116

15–19

118

20–24

152

25–34

156

128

35–44

130

193

45–54

197

111

55–59

114

140

60–64

144

165

65–74

168

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	712	25.0%
18 and over	2,138	75.0%
65 and over	553	19.4%
Median age	46.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.9%

Black or African American 11.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Other race 2.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%

Two or more races 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,344	79.9%
Black or African American	343	11.7%
Hispanic or Latino	83	2.8%
Other race	83	2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	66	2.3%
Two or more races	13	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.6%	59.2%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	35.9%	27.3%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	9.2%	11.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.4%	4.7%

Under $10k 8.9%

$10k–$15k 8.7%

$15k–$25k 6.6%

$25k–$35k 10.8%

$35k–$50k 18.1%

$50k–$75k 21.4%

$75k–$100k 8.9%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.9%
$10k–$15k	8.7%
$15k–$25k	6.6%
$25k–$35k	10.8%
$35k–$50k	18.1%
$50k–$75k	21.4%
$75k–$100k	8.9%
$100k–$150k	12.4%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$46,426

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.4%

$50k–$100k 26.3%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 15.7%

$200k–$300k 13.1%

$300k–$500k 2.3%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$95,700
Median rent / month	$806
Owner occupied	75.5%
Renter occupied	24.5%
Vacant	38.0%
Single-family detached	48.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	48.8%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.9%
2000–2009	9.3%
1990–1999	15.2%
1980–1989	22.3%
1970–1979	17.9%
1960–1969	11.1%
1950–1959	4.7%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	5.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	7.0%
2 bedrooms	32.3%
3 bedrooms	50.0%
4 bedrooms	7.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.0%
1 vehicle	48.6%
2 vehicles	27.7%
3 or more	16.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.2%
Electricity	75.6%
Propane / LP gas	3.9%
Wood	7.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	508	42.1%
Cohabiting couple	99	8.2%
Male householder, no spouse	293	24.3%
Female householder, no spouse	307	25.4%
Households with children under 18	397	32.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	387	32.1%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.7%	22.9%
Married	48.9%	49.8%
Separated	5.8%	4.1%
Widowed	0.7%	8.4%
Divorced	13.8%	14.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 46.8%

Some college, no degree 26.5%

Associate's degree 1.8%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.2%
Bachelor's or higher	15.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	41	6.1%
Kindergarten	33	4.9%
Elementary school	390	57.8%
High school	174	25.8%
College / grad school	37	5.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 15.4%

Retail trade 14.4%

Agriculture & mining 11.9%

Transportation & utilities 11.9%

Education & healthcare 11.3%

Professional & management 9.3%

Construction 8.4%

Public administration 8.3%

Manufacturing 4.8%

Other services 3.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.0%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.3%
Service	18.7%
Sales & office	24.9%
Natural resources & construction	13.2%
Production & transportation	17.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.4%
Government	19.6%
Self-employed	6.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.2%
Carpool	12.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	6.3%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.2

Poverty

All people 18.4%

Under 18 years 24.6%

18 and over 16.4%

Married-couple families 5.1%

Female-led households 70.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.8%
Retirement income	22.5%
Supplemental Security	11.1%
Cash public assistance	10.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	38.9%
High cholesterol	37.3%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	28.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.7%
Depression	25.2%
Fair or poor health	16.8%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	60.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	159	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.1%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	17.2%
65 and over	53.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.0%
Public insurance	50.6%
No insurance	10.2%
Uninsured under 19	6.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,735	96.0%
Spanish	10	0.4%
Other Indo-European	9	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,835	99.5%
Born in same state	2,825	99.1%
Born in different state	2,311	81.1%
Foreign born	10	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	15	0.5%
Not a US citizen	5	33.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	523	18.4%
French	405	14.2%
Italian	146	5.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	30	1.1%
Dutch	9	0.3%
Polish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.4%
Internet access	84.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71429

What city is ZIP code 71429 in?

ZIP code 71429 is primarily assigned to Florien, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71429 in?

ZIP code 71429 falls within Sabine County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71429?

18% of residents in ZIP code 71429 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 71429 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 71429 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71429?

The median home value in ZIP code 71429 is $95,700.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 71429?

The median household income in ZIP code 71429 is $46,426, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 71429 in?

ZIP code 71429 observes the CST timezone.