Zip code 71426: Fisher, Louisiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 71426
71426 is a small-town zip code in Fisher, Louisiana (Sabine Parish), covering 0.4 sq mi of land. About 142 people live here, or 381 per square mile. The median resident is 65.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.
The median household earns $52,813 a year, 35% below the national median of $80,734. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 88% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 16 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; production and manufacturing; and sales.
How 71426 compares
Only about 142 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.
- Median age65.799thU.S. 38.9 · LA 389th of 501 in LA
- Unemployment rate29.3%99thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%9th of 500 in LA
- Housing vacancy42.2%99thU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%19th of 493 in LA
- 99thU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%8th of 501 in LA
- Government workers29.3%98thU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%51st of 500 in LA
- Homeownership rate87.5%93rdStrengthU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%92nd of 492 in LA
- 80thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%68th of 501 in LA
- Diversity index54.460thU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.9137th of 501 in LA
- 56thU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%249th of 500 in LA
- Poverty rate11.3%52ndU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%377th of 493 in LA
- Population density381/sq mi29thU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi133rd of 501 in LA
- 29thU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%107th of 501 in LA
- Broadband access87.5%21stU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%182nd of 492 in LA
- 19thU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%348th of 500 in LA
- Median household income$52,81312thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,756255th of 459 in LA
- Veterans2.4%10thU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%442nd of 501 in LA
- Per capita income$22,8845thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,038404th of 501 in LA
- Residents under 1812.7%5thU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%445th of 501 in LA
- 3rdWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%391st of 500 in LA
- Average commute16 min2ndStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min450th of 471 in LA
- Population1421stU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,961490th of 501 in LA
- 1stU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%479th of 500 in LA
- 1stStrengthU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%449th of 458 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$21,5631stWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,701469th of 492 in LA
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%452nd of 500 in LA
- 1stStrengthU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.495446th of 492 in LA
| Measure | 71426 | Sabine | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 65.7 | 41.8 | 38 | 38.9 | 9th of 501 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 29.3% | 6.6% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 9th of 500 | |
| Housing vacancy | 42.2% | 35.9% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 19th of 493 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 51.4% | 21.4% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 8th of 501 | |
| Government workers | 29.3% | 20.4% | 16% | 14.5% | 51st of 500 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 87.5% | 80.3% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 92nd of 492 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 12% | 7.2% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 68th of 501 | |
| Diversity index | 54.4 | 52.6 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 137th of 501 | |
| Self-employed workers | 9.8% | 8.7% | 10.6% | 10% | 249th of 500 | |
| Poverty rate | 11.3% | 23.7% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 377th of 493 | |
| Population density | 381/sq mi | 25/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 133rd of 501 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 4.9% | 0.8% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 107th of 501 | |
| Broadband access | 87.5% | 78.1% | 86.6% | 91% | 182nd of 492 | |
| Healthcare workers | 7.3% | 11.5% | 11% | 9.7% | 348th of 500 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $52,813 | $50,329 | $60,756 | $80,734 | 255th of 459 | |
| Veterans | 2.4% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 442nd of 501 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $22,884 | $29,015 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 404th of 501 | |
| Residents under 18 | 12.7% | 23.2% | 23.5% | 22% | 445th of 501 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 10.4% | 13.6% | 27% | 35.7% | 391st of 500 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 16 min | 33.1 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 450th of 471 | |
| Population | 142 | 21,977 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 490th of 501 | |
| Work from home | 0% | 4% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 479th of 500 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 0% | 50.5% | 54.8% | 51.1% | 449th of 458 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $21,563 | $40,802 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 469th of 492 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 0.7% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 452nd of 500 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.337 | 0.494 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 446th of 492 |
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
- White64%
- Black11%
- Hispanic0%
- Asian8%
- Native American0.7%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial16%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 48
- Average household size
- 3
- Family households
- 77.1%
- Married couples
- 66.7%
- Living alone
- 22.9%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 2.4%
- Male / female
- 57% / 43%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 83
- Owner-occupied
- 87.5%
- Vacant
- 42.2%
- Median year built
- 1955
- Median rooms
- 5.9
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 0%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- —
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 | 71426 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | — | $74,888 |
| Service | $28,750 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $20,938 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | — | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $35,250 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 86.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.4%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 2.6%
- Households with broadband
- 87.5%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 60.4%
- No internet access
- 12.5%
- Without health insurance
- 12%
- Limited-English households
- 8.3%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Fisher
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Sabine Parish
- Center point
- 31.4918° N, 93.4617° W
- Land area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Fisher91% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 71426
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71449 | Many, LA | 5.1 mi | $49,020 |
| 71429 | Florien, LA | 6.6 mi | $58,601 |
| 71460 | Negreet, LA · PO box | 6.9 mi | — |
| 71439 | Hornbeck, LA | 12 mi | $43,638 |
| 71486 | Zwolle, LA | 15 mi | $45,918 |
| 71406 | Belmont, LA | 17 mi | — |
| 71469 | Robeline, LA | 18 mi | $50,994 |
| 71468 | Provencal, LA | 19 mi | $101,500 |
| 71403 | Anacoco, LA | 20 mi | $67,929 |
| 71450 | Marthaville, LA | 20 mi | $44,055 |
| 71462 | Noble, LA | 20 mi | $52,000 |
| 71443 | Kurthwood, LA · PO box | 21 mi | — |
Questions about 71426
What city is zip code 71426?
71426 is assigned to Fisher, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 71426 in?
71426 is in Sabine Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of 71426?
About 142 people live in 71426, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 71426 in?
71426 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 71426?
The median household income in 71426 is $52,813.
What zip codes are near 71426?
The closest zip codes to 71426 are 71449, 71429, 71460, 71439, 71486.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71426, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.