Vernon County, LA ZIP Codes
Louisiana (LA) · 12 ZIP codes · 11 cities
12
ZIP codes
48,027
population (2021)
-8.2%
pop change since 2010
22115
FIPS code
Vernon County ZIP code map
About Vernon County
Vernon County is located in Louisiana and contains 12 ZIP codes across 11 cities and communities.
The county's population was 48,027 as of 2021,
a decrease of
8.2% from 52,334 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Vernon County is 22115.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 48,027 |
| 2010 population | 52,334 |
| Change | -8.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Louisiana |
| FIPS code | 22115 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Vernon County
ZIP codes for Vernon County, LA (12)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70639 | Evans | Vernon | View map |
| 70656 | Pitkin | Vernon | View map |
| 70659 | Rosepine | Vernon | View map |
| 71403 | Anacoco | Vernon | View map |
| 71439 | Hornbeck | Vernon | View map |
| 71443 | Kurthwood | Vernon | View map |
| 71446 | Leesville | Vernon | View map |
| 71459 | Fort Polk | Vernon | View map |
| 71461 | New Llano | Vernon | View map |
| 71474 | Simpson | Vernon | View map |
| 71475 | Slagle | Vernon | View map |
| 71496 | Leesville | Vernon | View map |
Demographics & statistics
44,358
Population
34.5
Median age
$55,762
Median household income
$28,299
Per capita income
$101,771
Median home value
$869
Median monthly rent
64.5%
Home ownership
19.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
Unemployment
12,961
Housing units
14.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,978
Under 5
1,734
1,732
5–9
1,519
1,505
10–14
1,320
1,484
15–19
1,301
2,273
20–24
1,993
4,085
25–34
3,582
2,883
35–44
2,528
2,352
45–54
2,061
1,085
55–59
951
1,186
60–64
1,039
1,896
65–74
1,663
906
75–84
794
271
85+
237
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,252 | 25.1% |
| 18 and over | 33,106 | 74.9% |
| 65 and over | 5,767 | 15.4% |
| Median age | 34.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
70.9%
Black or African American
13.2%
Two or more races
6.2%
Hispanic or Latino
4.1%
Other race
2.1%
Asian
1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,816 | 70.9% |
| Black or African American | 6,114 | 13.2% |
| Two or more races | 2,866 | 6.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,895 | 4.1% |
| Other race | 963 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 837 | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 571 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 191 | 0.4% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.6%
$10k–$15k
6.1%
$15k–$25k
7.5%
$25k–$35k
9.8%
$35k–$50k
14.1%
$50k–$75k
21.0%
$75k–$100k
10.8%
$100k–$150k
16.9%
$150k–$200k
4.3%
$200k+
3.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.3% |
| $200k+ | 3.9% |
| Median income | $55,762 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
13.9%
$50k–$100k
22.4%
$100k–$150k
16.4%
$150k–$200k
12.2%
$200k–$300k
13.6%
$300k–$500k
6.9%
$500k–$1M
0.1%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $101,771 |
| Median rent / month | $869 |
| Owner occupied | 64.5% |
| Renter occupied | 35.5% |
| Vacant | 20.6% |
| Single-family detached | 54.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.7% |
| Mobile homes | 24.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.27 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.7% |
| 3 or more | 21.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 13.9% |
| Electricity | 78.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.9% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,667 | 53.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 834 | 6.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,072 | 18.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,877 | 21.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,904 | 34.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,103 | 30.5% |
| Average household size | 2.69 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.2% | 19.9% |
| Married | 52.3% | 56.1% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 7.3% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 15.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.9%
Some HS, no diploma
8.4%
HS graduate
46.3%
Some college, no degree
21.2%
Associate's degree
6.0%
Bachelor's degree
10.2%
Graduate / professional
3.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 436 | 3.5% |
| Kindergarten | 644 | 8.7% |
| Elementary school | 4,863 | 55.3% |
| High school | 1,967 | 17.5% |
| College / grad school | 2,192 | 15.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.7%
Retail trade
15.2%
Professional & management
13.8%
Construction
9.9%
Public administration
8.0%
Manufacturing
6.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.5%
Agriculture & mining
4.2%
Other services
4.2%
Finance & real estate
4.2%
Transportation & utilities
4.1%
Information
2.2%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 26.5% |
| Service | 18.0% |
| Sales & office | 22.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.5% |
| Production & transportation | 16.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.6% |
| Government | 20.3% |
| Self-employed | 5.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.2% |
| Carpool | 7.0% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 2.2% |
| Other means | 1.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.2 |
Poverty
All people
19.3%
Under 18 years
26.8%
18 and over
16.8%
Married-couple families
8.7%
Female-led households
38.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.5% |
| Retirement income | 25.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 35.3% |
| High cholesterol | 33.6% |
| Heart disease | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 24.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.6% |
| Cancer | 5.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 20.3% |
| No physical activity | 29.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.5% |
| Poor mental health | 18.3% |
| Poor physical health | 12.1% |
| No health insurance | 14.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.7% |
| Visited dentist | 56.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.7% |
| Teeth loss | 17.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4,596 | 13.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.7% |
| Under 18 | 3.9% |
| 18–64 years | 21.6% |
| 65 and over | 44.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 58.5% |
| Public insurance | 48.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 40,646 | 92.6% |
| Spanish | 917 | 1.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 572 | 0.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 74 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 268 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 42,816 | 97.4% |
| Born in same state | 41,397 | 94.7% |
| Born in different state | 21,934 | 57.6% |
| Foreign born | 1,419 | 2.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,542 | 2.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 951 | 38.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 7,159 | 16.1% |
| French | 3,902 | 8.8% |
| Italian | 2,373 | 5.3% |
| Polish | 176 | 0.4% |
| German | 164 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 137 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 30 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 11 | 0% |
| Norwegian | 4 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.8% |
| Internet access | 90.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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