71438 ZIP Code — Hineston, LA

Rapides County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71438 is located in Hineston, Louisiana, within Rapides County. It covers approximately 137.66 square miles and serves a population of 1,150 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71438

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 $178,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,644. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 66 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 71438 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,150

population

137.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71438 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71438

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71438. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hineston	Acceptable
Hineston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71466 Otis (9.4 mi) 70656 Pitkin (11.1 mi) 71424 Elmer (11.6 mi) 71433 Glenmora (13.9 mi) 71409 Boyce (17.7 mi) 71459 Fort Polk (18.7 mi) 71485 Woodworth (19.1 mi) 71446 Leesville (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,150
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	137.66 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	31.1109
Longitude	-92.8484
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	46.0%	52.1%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	26.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	24.4%	17.6%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.7%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,150

Population

People per sq mi

51.3

Median age

$62,644

Median household income

$37,260

Per capita income

$178,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

89.2%

Home ownership

4.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

523

Housing units

10.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	142	12.3%
18 and over	1,008	87.7%
65 and over	263	22.9%
Median age	51.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.1%

Two or more races 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,140	99.1%
Two or more races	10	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.0%	52.1%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	26.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	24.4%	17.6%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.7%	4.7%

$10k–$15k 5.5%

$25k–$35k 13.5%

$35k–$50k 6.3%

$50k–$75k 29.7%

$75k–$100k 16.6%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 5.7%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	5.5%
$25k–$35k	13.5%
$35k–$50k	6.3%
$50k–$75k	29.7%
$75k–$100k	16.6%
$100k–$150k	19.6%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	5.7%
Median income	$62,644

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.8%

$50k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 25.2%

$200k–$300k 24.5%

$300k–$500k 9.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$178,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	89.2%
Renter occupied	10.8%
Vacant	15.1%
Single-family detached	66.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	33.3%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.3%
2010–2019	15.3%
2000–2009	20.5%
1990–1999	14.4%
1980–1989	9.5%
1970–1979	15.5%
1960–1969	7.1%
1950–1959	5.7%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	2.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	8.2%
2 bedrooms	4.2%
3 bedrooms	58.5%
4 bedrooms	20.1%
5+ bedrooms	8.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	21.3%
2 vehicles	42.3%
3 or more	32.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	92.6%
Propane / LP gas	3.9%
Wood	3.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	314	64.2%
Cohabiting couple	25	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	103	21.1%
Female householder, no spouse	47	9.6%
Households with children under 18	100	20.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	162	33.1%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.0%	31.9%
Married	57.9%	60.6%
Separated	3.9%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	1.8%
Divorced	8.3%	5.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.9%

Some HS, no diploma 16.5%

HS graduate 48.1%

Some college, no degree 13.1%

Associate's degree 4.1%

Bachelor's degree 8.7%

Graduate / professional 1.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.6%
Bachelor's or higher	10.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	15.4%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	34	52.3%
College / grad school	21	32.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.4%

Transportation & utilities 18.9%

Construction 13.3%

Agriculture & mining 12.9%

Retail trade 11.5%

Finance & real estate 7.7%

Public administration 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	12.2%
Service	15.3%
Sales & office	25.9%
Natural resources & construction	40.6%
Production & transportation	5.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.6%
Government	19.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.4%
Carpool	8.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	4.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	66.0

Poverty

All people 4.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.7%
Retirement income	28.8%
Supplemental Security	5.5%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.4%
High blood pressure	37.9%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.5%
Binge drinking	19.4%
No physical activity	33.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	28.7%
Fair or poor health	19.9%
Poor mental health	19.0%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	15.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	53.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.3%
Teeth loss	19.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	45	4.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.1%
65 and over	65.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.2%
Public insurance	33.6%
No insurance	12.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,042	90.6%
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)	1,142	99.3%
Born in same state	1,128	98.1%
Born in different state	1,027	89.3%
Foreign born	14	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.7%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	444	38.6%
French	137	11.9%
German	38	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	10	0.9%
Dutch	10	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.5%
Internet access	92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71438

What city is ZIP code 71438 in?

ZIP code 71438 is primarily assigned to Hineston, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71438 in?

ZIP code 71438 falls within Rapides County, Louisiana.

Is ZIP code 71438 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 71438 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71438?

10% 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 71438 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 71438 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71438?

The median home value in ZIP code 71438 is $178,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 71438 in?

ZIP code 71438 observes the CST timezone.