Zip code 71049: Logansport, Louisiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 71049
71049 is a rural zip code in Logansport, Louisiana (De Soto Parish), covering 94 sq mi of land. About 3,175 people live here, or 34 per square mile. The median resident is 44.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $37,455 a year, about 46% of the national median of $80,734. 22.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $79,000, or 2.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 76% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $497 a month.
9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; management; and office and administrative support.
How 71049 compares
- Housing vacancy22.6%95thU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%139th of 493 in LA
- 94thU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%61st of 501 in LA
- Poverty rate22.7%89thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%173rd of 493 in LA
- 85thU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%120th of 500 in LA
- Median age44.282ndU.S. 38.9 · LA 38130th of 501 in LA
- 79thU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%191st of 500 in LA
- 72ndU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.495207th of 492 in LA
- Average commute29 min69thU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min199th of 471 in LA
- Homeownership rate75.7%68thU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%262nd of 492 in LA
- Residents under 1823.7%64thU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%225th of 501 in LA
- Government workers15.6%63rdU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%251st of 500 in LA
- Uninsured rate7.8%58thU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%194th of 501 in LA
- Diversity index42.139thU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.9285th of 501 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$44,62539thU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,701197th of 492 in LA
- 35thU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%293rd of 458 in LA
- Veterans3.9%25thU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%383rd of 501 in LA
- 11thU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%374th of 500 in LA
- Per capita income$25,87010thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,038348th of 501 in LA
- Population3,1755thU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,961270th of 501 in LA
- Population density34/sq mi5thU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi340th of 501 in LA
- Median household income$37,4552ndWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,756389th of 459 in LA
- 2ndWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%409th of 500 in LA
- 2ndU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%339th of 500 in LA
- Broadband access75.5%2ndWeaknessU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%378th of 492 in LA
- 2ndU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%337th of 501 in LA
- Median home value$79,0001stU.S. $332,700 · LA $216,500422nd of 450 in LA
- 1stU.S. $1,413 · LA $1,064373rd of 391 in LA
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%376th of 500 in LA
| Measure | 71049 | De Soto | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing vacancy | 22.6% | 17.3% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 139th of 493 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 26.2% | 18.8% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 61st of 501 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 22.7% | 21.5% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 173rd of 493 | |
| Self-employed workers | 13.5% | 11% | 10.6% | 10% | 120th of 500 | |
| Median age | 44.2 | 40 | 38 | 38.9 | 130th of 501 | |
| Unemployment rate | 6.9% | 6% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 191st of 500 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.465 | 0.489 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 207th of 492 | |
| Average commute | 29 min | 28.1 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 199th of 471 | |
| Homeownership rate | 75.7% | 77.2% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 262nd of 492 | |
| Residents under 18 | 23.7% | 23.9% | 23.5% | 22% | 225th of 501 | |
| Government workers | 15.6% | 12.9% | 16% | 14.5% | 251st of 500 | |
| Uninsured rate | 7.8% | 5.2% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 194th of 501 | |
| Diversity index | 42.1 | 53.4 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 285th of 501 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $44,625 | $41,330 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 197th of 492 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 46.7% | 54.4% | 54.8% | 51.1% | 293rd of 458 | |
| Veterans | 3.9% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 383rd of 501 | |
| Healthcare workers | 6.5% | 11.5% | 11% | 9.7% | 374th of 500 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $25,870 | $29,808 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 348th of 501 | |
| Population | 3,175 | 27,026 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 270th of 501 | |
| Population density | 34/sq mi | 31/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 340th of 501 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $37,455 | $48,578 | $60,756 | $80,734 | 389th of 459 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 9.4% | 16% | 27% | 35.7% | 409th of 500 | |
| Work from home | 3% | 4.3% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 339th of 500 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 75.5% | 79.5% | 86.6% | 91% | 378th of 492 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.4% | 1.1% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 337th of 501 | |
| Median home value | $79,000 | $154,900 | $216,500 | $332,700 | 422nd of 450 | |
| Median gross rent | $497 | $687 | $1,064 | $1,413 | 373rd of 391 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 0.2% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 376th of 500 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White73%
- Black20%
- Hispanic2%
- Asian0%
- Native American0.1%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial5%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 1,368
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Family households
- 59.1%
- Married couples
- 41.4%
- Living alone
- 38.7%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 3.9%
- Male / female
- 49% / 51%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,767
- Owner-occupied
- 75.7%
- Vacant
- 22.6%
- Median year built
- 1988
- Median rooms
- 5.5
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 46.7%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 6.7%
- Home value to income
- 2.1× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 71049 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $55,301 | $74,888 |
| Service | $11,875 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $25,769 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $48,429 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $60,500 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 79.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.4%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 2.5%
- Households with broadband
- 75.5%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 27.4%
- No internet access
- 22.8%
- Without health insurance
- 7.8%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Logansport
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- De Soto Parish
- Center point
- 32.0143° N, 93.9712° W
- Land area
- 94 sq mi
- Water area
- 3.2 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Logansport4% of zip
- Stanley1% of zip
- Longstreet1% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 71049
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71050 | Longstreet, LA · PO box | 5.9 mi | — |
| 75954 | Joaquin, TX | 8.8 mi | $56,600 |
| 71046 | Keatchie, LA | 11 mi | $52,679 |
| 71032 | Grand Cane, LA | 12 mi | $60,972 |
| 71030 | Gloster, LA | 16 mi | $64,146 |
| 75974 | Tenaha, TX | 16 mi | $47,292 |
| 71052 | Mansfield, LA | 18 mi | $38,509 |
| 75633 | Carthage, TX | 20 mi | $66,102 |
| 71047 | Keithville, LA | 20 mi | $58,467 |
| 71419 | Converse, LA | 21 mi | $71,875 |
| 71078 | Stonewall, LA | 21 mi | $86,042 |
| 75973 | Shelbyville, TX | 21 mi | $67,023 |
Zip codes like 71049 elsewhere
Questions about 71049
What city is zip code 71049?
71049 is assigned to Logansport, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 71049 in?
71049 is in De Soto Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of 71049?
About 3,175 people live in 71049, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 71049 in?
71049 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 71049?
The median household income in 71049 is $37,455.
What zip codes are near 71049?
The closest zip codes to 71049 are 71050, 75954, 71046, 71032, 71030.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71049, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.