71461 ZIP Code — New Llano, LA

Vernon County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71461 is located in New Llano, Louisiana, within Vernon County. It covers approximately 2.40 square miles and serves a population of 2,197 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 337.

About ZIP code 71461

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $128,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 47%.

Median household income is $50,265. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 33% 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. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 23% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 71461 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,197

population

2.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71461 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71461

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71461. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Llano	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71446 Leesville (6.8 mi) 71459 Fort Polk (8.4 mi) 71403 Anacoco (9.1 mi) 71439 Hornbeck (14.9 mi) 70639 Evans (16.9 mi) 71429 Florien (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,197
Population density	915 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	2.40 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	31.1233
Longitude	-93.2945
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	54.4%	51.2%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	32.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	13.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.3%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,197

Population

915

People per sq mi

35.8

Median age

$50,265

Median household income

$25,863

Per capita income

$128,200

Median home value

$796

Median monthly rent

46.5%

Home ownership

19.4%

Poverty rate

16.1%

Unemployment

595

Housing units

15.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

182

25–34

202

144

35–44

159

123

45–54

136

55–59

60–64

113

65–74

125

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	541	24.6%
18 and over	1,656	75.4%
65 and over	347	15.8%
Median age	35.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 37.6%

White 37.3%

Two or more races 15.7%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Asian 2.9%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.6%

Other race 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	852	37.6%
White	845	37.3%
Two or more races	356	15.7%
Hispanic or Latino	70	3.1%
Asian	66	2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	58	2.6%
Other race	18	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.4%	51.2%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	32.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	13.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.3%	4.7%

Under $10k 6.4%

$10k–$15k 9.3%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$25k–$35k 9.5%

$35k–$50k 14.1%

$50k–$75k 25.4%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 10.8%

$150k–$200k 1.6%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.4%
$10k–$15k	9.3%
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$25k–$35k	9.5%
$35k–$50k	14.1%
$50k–$75k	25.4%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	10.8%
$150k–$200k	1.6%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$50,265

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.6%

$50k–$100k 27.1%

$100k–$150k 36.2%

$150k–$200k 20.0%

$200k–$300k 11.3%

$300k–$500k 0.2%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$128,200
Median rent / month	$796
Owner occupied	46.5%
Renter occupied	53.5%
Vacant	13.0%
Single-family detached	66.8%
Large apartment buildings	2.8%
Mobile homes	8.5%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.15

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.9%
2000–2009	8.8%
1990–1999	10.8%
1980–1989	25.3%
1970–1979	21.3%
1960–1969	18.3%
1950–1959	5.8%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	0.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	27.0%
3 bedrooms	50.4%
4 bedrooms	16.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.4%
1 vehicle	40.0%
2 vehicles	35.0%
3 or more	12.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.1%
Electricity	66.2%
Propane / LP gas	2.6%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	382	39.5%
Cohabiting couple	66	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	206	21.3%
Female householder, no spouse	313	32.4%
Households with children under 18	295	30.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	257	26.6%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.4%	31.9%
Married	49.3%	41.4%
Separated	3.9%	1.7%
Widowed	0.7%	8.6%
Divorced	11.7%	16.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 8.8%

HS graduate 38.8%

Some college, no degree 26.3%

Associate's degree 6.6%

Bachelor's degree 13.1%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.4%
Bachelor's or higher	15.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	7.3%
Kindergarten	21	5.3%
Elementary school	202	51.0%
High school	68	17.2%
College / grad school	76	19.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.5%

Retail trade 19.3%

Professional & management 10.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.5%

Public administration 9.1%

Construction 8.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Other services 4.7%

Manufacturing 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.1%
Service	20.6%
Sales & office	31.6%
Natural resources & construction	10.7%
Production & transportation	16.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.8%
Government	28.9%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.7%
Carpool	3.3%
Public transit	1.6%
Walk	3.2%
Work from home	2.1%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.3

Poverty

All people 19.4%

Under 18 years 18.8%

18 and over 19.6%

Married-couple families 9.9%

Female-led households 35.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.8%
Retirement income	24.9%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	47.1%
High blood pressure	39.7%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	24.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	4.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	34.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.2%
Depression	25.2%
Fair or poor health	21.9%
Poor mental health	19.3%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	17.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.0%
Visited dentist	49.7%
Cholesterol screening	87.0%
Teeth loss	19.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	357	22.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.0%
Under 18	6.5%
18–64 years	27.8%
65 and over	43.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.0%
Public insurance	61.6%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,049	93.3%
Spanish	37	1.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.3%
Other languages	31	1.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,078	94.6%
Born in same state	1,942	88.4%
Born in different state	1,061	48.3%
Foreign born	136	6.2%
Naturalized citizen	119	5.4%
Not a US citizen	80	67.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	225	10.2%
French	77	3.5%
Italian	39	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	8	0.4%
Dutch	7	0.3%
German	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.0%
Internet access	92.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71461

What city is ZIP code 71461 in?

ZIP code 71461 is primarily assigned to New Llano, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71461 in?

ZIP code 71461 falls within Vernon County, Louisiana.

Does ZIP code 71461 have a large veteran population?

23% of civilians in ZIP code 71461 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71461?

19% of residents in ZIP code 71461 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71461?

The median home value in ZIP code 71461 is $128,200.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 71461?

Health data for ZIP code 71461 shows elevated rates of obesity (47%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 71461 in?

ZIP code 71461 observes the CST timezone.