Zip code 71446: Leesville, Louisiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 71446
71446 is a rural zip code in Leesville, Louisiana (Vernon Parish), covering 660 sq mi of land. About 21,275 people live here, or 32 per square mile. The median resident is 37.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $55,925 a year, 31% below the national median of $80,734. 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $166,200, or 3.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 63% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $935 a month.
20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.2 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; construction and repair; and cleaning and personal care.
How 71446 compares
- Veterans18.8%99thU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%9th of 501 in LA
- 95thU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%80th of 500 in LA
- 93rdU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%187th of 493 in LA
- Poverty rate20.6%86thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%205th of 493 in LA
- Residents under 1824.7%72ndU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%192nd of 501 in LA
- 71stU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.495215th of 492 in LA
- 65thU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%239th of 500 in LA
- Tech workers3.3%58thU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%50th of 500 in LA
- Uninsured rate7.2%53rdU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%232nd of 501 in LA
- 53rdU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%270th of 501 in LA
- 47thU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%278th of 500 in LA
- Diversity index44.743rdU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.9262nd of 501 in LA
- 40thU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%300th of 500 in LA
- 38thU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%388th of 492 in LA
- Median age37.236thU.S. 38.9 · LA 38337th of 501 in LA
- 34thU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%295th of 458 in LA
- Population21,27533rdU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,96181st of 501 in LA
- Average commute23.2 min31stU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min351st of 471 in LA
- Broadband access87.6%22ndU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%180th of 492 in LA
- 20thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%177th of 500 in LA
- Per capita income$30,15619thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,038243rd of 501 in LA
- 17thU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%157th of 501 in LA
- 16thU.S. $1,413 · LA $1,064181st of 391 in LA
- Median household income$55,92515thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,756238th of 459 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$37,38115thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,701313th of 492 in LA
- Median home value$166,20013thU.S. $332,700 · LA $216,500216th of 450 in LA
- Population density32/sq mi4thU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi346th of 501 in LA
- Work from home3.1%3rdU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%338th of 500 in LA
| Measure | 71446 | Vernon | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans | 18.8% | 16.3% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 9th of 501 | |
| Government workers | 25% | 23.5% | 16% | 14.5% | 80th of 500 | |
| Housing vacancy | 20% | 17.4% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 187th of 493 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 20.6% | 19% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 205th of 493 | |
| Residents under 18 | 24.7% | 25.4% | 23.5% | 22% | 192nd of 501 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.462 | 0.443 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 215th of 492 | |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8% | 5.7% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 239th of 500 | |
| Tech workers | 3.3% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 50th of 500 | |
| Uninsured rate | 7.2% | 6.8% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 232nd of 501 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 16.9% | 14% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 270th of 501 | |
| Healthcare workers | 9.3% | 9.9% | 11% | 9.7% | 278th of 500 | |
| Diversity index | 44.7 | 48.3 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 262nd of 501 | |
| Self-employed workers | 8.6% | 9.4% | 10.6% | 10% | 300th of 500 | |
| Homeownership rate | 63% | 56% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 388th of 492 | |
| Median age | 37.2 | 32.4 | 38 | 38.9 | 337th of 501 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 46.6% | 42.2% | 54.8% | 51.1% | 295th of 458 | |
| Population | 21,275 | 47,117 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 81st of 501 | |
| Average commute | 23.2 min | 22.9 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 351st of 471 | |
| Broadband access | 87.6% | 88% | 86.6% | 91% | 180th of 492 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 20% | 19.8% | 27% | 35.7% | 177th of 500 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $30,156 | $30,322 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 243rd of 501 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.8% | 3.3% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 157th of 501 | |
| Median gross rent | $935 | $1,068 | $1,064 | $1,413 | 181st of 391 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $55,925 | $57,270 | $60,756 | $80,734 | 238th of 459 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $37,381 | $38,484 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 313th of 492 | |
| Median home value | $166,200 | $156,000 | $216,500 | $332,700 | 216th of 450 | |
| Population density | 32/sq mi | 36/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 346th of 501 | |
| Work from home | 3.1% | 5.8% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 338th 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
- White72%
- Black15%
- Hispanic5%
- Asian2%
- Native American1.0%
- Pacific Islander0.1%
- Other0.2%
- Multiracial4%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 8,717
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Family households
- 64.1%
- Married couples
- 44.1%
- Living alone
- 31.2%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 18.8%
- Male / female
- 51% / 49%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 10,903
- Owner-occupied
- 63%
- Vacant
- 20%
- Median year built
- 1986
- Median rooms
- 5.6
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 46.6%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 23.8%
- Home value to income
- 3.0× (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 | 71446 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $51,944 | $74,888 |
| Service | $23,347 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $35,229 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $40,000 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $42,958 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 87.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 6.1%
- Households with broadband
- 87.6%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 52.4%
- No internet access
- 10.2%
- Without health insurance
- 7.2%
- Limited-English households
- 1.2%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Leesville
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Vernon Parish
- Center point
- 31.1574° N, 93.1739° W
- Land area
- 660 sq mi
- Water area
- 7.4 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Leesville1% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 71446
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71475 | Slagle, LA | 4.2 mi | — |
| 71496 | Leesville, LA · PO box | 5.2 mi | — |
| 71459 | Fort Polk, LA | 6.2 mi | $56,038 |
| 71461 | New Llano, LA | 7.7 mi | $51,042 |
| 71443 | Kurthwood, LA · PO box | 12 mi | — |
| 71474 | Simpson, LA | 13 mi | $85,417 |
| 71403 | Anacoco, LA | 17 mi | $67,929 |
| 71439 | Hornbeck, LA | 17 mi | $43,638 |
| 70659 | Rosepine, LA | 18 mi | $65,640 |
| 71438 | Hineston, LA | 18 mi | $63,750 |
| 71455 | Mora, LA | 20 mi | — |
| 71468 | Provencal, LA | 22 mi | $101,500 |
Zip codes like 71446 elsewhere
Questions about 71446
What city is zip code 71446?
71446 is assigned to Leesville, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 71446 in?
71446 is in Vernon Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of 71446?
About 21,275 people live in 71446, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 71446 in?
71446 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 71446?
The median household income in 71446 is $55,925.
What zip codes are near 71446?
The closest zip codes to 71446 are 71475, 71496, 71459, 71461, 71443.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71446, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.