71459 ZIP Code — Fort Polk, LA
Vernon County, Louisiana
ZIP code 71459 is located in Fort Polk, Louisiana, within Vernon County. It covers approximately 11.17 square miles and serves a population of 10,402 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 337.
About ZIP code 71459
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character.
Median household income is $51,967.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 12 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 20% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
10,402
population
11.17
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
71459 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 71459
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71459. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Fort Polk | Acceptable |
| Fort Polk | Acceptable |
| Fort Polk | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
71446 Leesville (4.1 mi)
71461 New Llano (8.4 mi)
70656 Pitkin (14.6 mi)
71403 Anacoco (17.5 mi)
71438 Hineston (18.7 mi)
70634 Deridder (19.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 10,402 |
| Population density | 931 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 22 |
| County FIPS | 115 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 11.17 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 31.0776 |
| Longitude | -93.1623 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 337 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 55.8% | 51.2% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.7% | 32.8% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 5.9% | 13.8% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 0.6% | 2.3% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
10,402
Population
931
People per sq mi
23.0
Median age
$51,967
Median household income
$26,001
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$1,109
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
16.0%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unemployment
373
Housing units
23.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
791
Under 5
561
510
5–9
361
404
10–14
287
450
15–19
319
1,448
20–24
1,027
1,502
25–34
1,066
786
35–44
557
136
45–54
96
36
55–59
25
6
60–64
5
6
65–74
5
11
85+
7
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,121 | 30.0% |
| 18 and over | 7,281 | 70.0% |
| 65 and over | 29 | 0.3% |
| Median age | 23.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
55.8%
Black or African American
17.3%
Two or more races
9.9%
Hispanic or Latino
9.3%
Other race
5.4%
Asian
2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,396 | 55.8% |
| Black or African American | 1,983 | 17.3% |
| Two or more races | 1,135 | 9.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,070 | 9.3% |
| Other race | 618 | 5.4% |
| Asian | 238 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 32 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 55.8% | 51.2% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.7% | 32.8% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 5.9% | 13.8% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 0.6% | 2.3% | 4.7% |
Under $10k
1.0%
$10k–$15k
3.3%
$15k–$25k
8.6%
$25k–$35k
13.9%
$35k–$50k
17.9%
$50k–$75k
28.6%
$75k–$100k
14.2%
$100k–$150k
6.5%
$150k–$200k
3.9%
$200k+
2.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 17.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 28.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 6.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.9% |
| $200k+ | 2.2% |
| Median income | $51,967 |
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $1,109 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 100.0% |
| Vacant | 10.2% |
| Single-family detached | 6.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.5% |
| Mobile homes | 1.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 17.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 24.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 45.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 51.2% |
| 3 or more | 5.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 8.8% |
| Electricity | 87.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.1% |
| Fuel oil | 1.1% |
| No fuel used | 2.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,300 | 69.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 31 | 0.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 634 | 19.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 333 | 10.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,703 | 51.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 30 | 0.9% |
| Average household size | 2.68 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.8% | 18.4% |
| Married | 57.0% | 77.1% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 2.0% | 2.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.7%
Some HS, no diploma
3.7%
HS graduate
22.1%
Some college, no degree
37.6%
Associate's degree
11.9%
Bachelor's degree
16.7%
Graduate / professional
7.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 173 | 5.9% |
| Kindergarten | 137 | 4.6% |
| Elementary school | 1,250 | 42.4% |
| High school | 359 | 12.2% |
| College / grad school | 1,030 | 34.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
21.2%
Education & healthcare
19.7%
Public administration
18.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.4%
Professional & management
11.0%
Other services
4.6%
Information
2.9%
Transportation & utilities
2.7%
Finance & real estate
2.3%
Construction
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
1.4%
Manufacturing
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.1% |
| Service | 20.0% |
| Sales & office | 20.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.4% |
| Production & transportation | 13.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.2% |
| Government | 25.8% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.7% |
| Carpool | 8.5% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 8.4% |
| Work from home | 11.8% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 11.8 |
Poverty
All people
16.0%
Under 18 years
18.4%
18 and over
14.7%
Married-couple families
17.0%
Female-led households
15.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.3% |
| Retirement income | 3.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.7% |
| High blood pressure | 17.1% |
| High cholesterol | 15.7% |
| Diabetes | 3.1% |
| Heart disease | 1.3% |
| Stroke | 0.8% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 7.8% |
| Kidney disease | 1.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 2.5% |
| Cancer | 1.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.2% |
| Binge drinking | 27.8% |
| No physical activity | 21.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.4% |
| Depression | 25.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.7% |
| Poor mental health | 20.2% |
| Poor physical health | 6.4% |
| No health insurance | 16.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.3% |
| Visited dentist | 58.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 78.2% |
| Teeth loss | 17.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 638 | 20.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.3% |
| Under 18 | 2.4% |
| 18–64 years | 11.7% |
| 65 and over | 62.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 95.5% |
| Public insurance | 6.2% |
| No insurance | 1.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 9,050 | 87.0% |
| Spanish | 406 | 4.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 329 | 3.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 43 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 34 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 9,830 | 94.5% |
| Born in same state | 9,306 | 89.5% |
| Born in different state | 1,280 | 12.3% |
| Foreign born | 524 | 5.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 572 | 5.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 379 | 66.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,134 | 10.9% |
| French | 426 | 4.1% |
| Italian | 348 | 3.3% |
| English | 32 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 19 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 14 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 10 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 9 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 31.7% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71459
What city is ZIP code 71459 in?
ZIP code 71459 is primarily assigned to Fort Polk, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 71459 in?
ZIP code 71459 falls within Vernon County, Louisiana.
Does ZIP code 71459 have a large veteran population?
20% of civilians in ZIP code 71459 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71459?
16% of residents in ZIP code 71459 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 71459?
ZIP code 71459 has an estimated population of 10,402 residents, with a density of 931 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 71459?
The median household income in ZIP code 71459 is $51,967, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 71459 in?
ZIP code 71459 observes the CST timezone.