71462 ZIP Code — Noble, LA

Sabine County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71462 is located in Noble, Louisiana, within Sabine County. It covers approximately 46.02 square miles and serves a population of 1,557 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71462

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 $56,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $41,852. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% 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. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

Overall, ZIP code 71462 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,557

population

46.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71462 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71462

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71462. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Noble	Acceptable
Noble	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71486 Zwolle (4 mi) 71419 Converse (8.9 mi) 71406 Belmont (12.5 mi) 75959 Milam (12.9 mi) 75973 Shelbyville (13.1 mi) 71449 Many (15.3 mi) 71065 Pleasant Hill (15.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,557
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	46.02 sq mi
Water area	16.67 sq mi
Latitude	31.6619
Longitude	-93.7353
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	61.4%	59.2%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	27.3%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	8.2%	11.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.9%	2.4%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,557

Population

People per sq mi

40.1

Median age

$41,852

Median household income

$24,342

Per capita income

$56,900

Median home value

$683

Median monthly rent

83.5%

Home ownership

22.0%

Poverty rate

10.0%

Unemployment

854

Housing units

5.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

102

35–44

139

45–54

103

55–59

60–64

116

65–74

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	383	24.6%
18 and over	1,174	75.4%
65 and over	310	19.9%
Median age	40.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 47.1%

Two or more races 25.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 16.3%

Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

Black or African American 2.4%

Other race 2.4%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	782	47.1%
Two or more races	422	25.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	270	16.3%
Hispanic or Latino	103	6.2%
Black or African American	40	2.4%
Other race	40	2.4%
Asian	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.4%	59.2%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	27.3%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	8.2%	11.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.9%	2.4%	4.7%

Under $10k 5.3%

$10k–$15k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 15.3%

$25k–$35k 14.4%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 13.1%

$75k–$100k 15.1%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$10k–$15k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	15.3%
$25k–$35k	14.4%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	13.1%
$75k–$100k	15.1%
$100k–$150k	7.9%
$150k–$200k	8.2%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$41,852

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 42.6%

$50k–$100k 25.7%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k–$300k 6.4%

$300k–$500k 2.3%

$500k–$1M 3.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$56,900
Median rent / month	$683
Owner occupied	83.5%
Renter occupied	16.5%
Vacant	38.7%
Single-family detached	38.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	60.2%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	10.2%
2000–2009	15.8%
1990–1999	13.1%
1980–1989	22.2%
1970–1979	20.2%
1960–1969	4.8%
1950–1959	9.4%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	1.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	1.3%
2 bedrooms	32.3%
3 bedrooms	51.9%
4 bedrooms	11.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.4%
1 vehicle	27.1%
2 vehicles	45.2%
3 or more	21.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.7%
Electricity	86.4%
Propane / LP gas	8.9%
Wood	1.7%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	283	48.6%
Cohabiting couple	27	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	136	23.4%
Female householder, no spouse	136	23.4%
Households with children under 18	207	35.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	192	33.0%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.5%	30.9%
Married	48.3%	45.6%
Separated	1.6%	0.7%
Widowed	1.9%	12.3%
Divorced	18.8%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.1%

Some HS, no diploma 16.9%

HS graduate 49.0%

Some college, no degree 17.0%

Associate's degree 5.8%

Bachelor's degree 4.4%

Graduate / professional 0.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.0%
Bachelor's or higher	5.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	59	13.6%
Kindergarten	9	2.1%
Elementary school	192	44.2%
High school	123	28.3%
College / grad school	51	11.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.9%

Agriculture & mining 20.0%

Manufacturing 13.2%

Retail trade 10.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.7%

Other services 7.3%

Construction 7.0%

Public administration 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.6%

Professional & management 2.4%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.1%
Service	15.8%
Sales & office	21.3%
Natural resources & construction	24.5%
Production & transportation	20.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.2%
Government	16.0%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.6%
Carpool	16.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	5.5%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.1

Poverty

All people 22.0%

Under 18 years 39.4%

18 and over 16.4%

Married-couple families 7.8%

Female-led households 54.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.4%
Retirement income	17.2%
Supplemental Security	6.2%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.1%
High blood pressure	41.0%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	15.7%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.5%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	36.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.0%
Depression	27.3%
Fair or poor health	24.6%
Poor mental health	19.4%
Poor physical health	15.9%
No health insurance	16.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	49.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	22.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	93	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.8%
Under 18	9.7%
18–64 years	16.1%
65 and over	62.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.4%
Public insurance	57.8%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	3.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,488	95.6%
Spanish	33	2.2%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,553	99.7%
Born in same state	1,553	99.7%
Born in different state	1,311	84.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.3%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	152	9.8%
French	91	5.8%
Arab	55	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	7	0.4%
English	6	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.4%
Internet access	87.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71462

What city is ZIP code 71462 in?

ZIP code 71462 is primarily assigned to Noble, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71462 in?

ZIP code 71462 falls within Sabine County, Louisiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71462?

5% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 71462?

22% of residents in ZIP code 71462 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 71462 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 71462 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 71462 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 71462 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 71462 in?

ZIP code 71462 observes the CST timezone.