Zip code 71463: Oakdale, Louisiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 71463
71463 is a rural zip code in Oakdale, Louisiana (Allen Parish), covering 252 sq mi of land. About 8,559 people live here, or 34 per square mile. The median resident is 37.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $43,594 a year, about 54% of the national median of $80,734. 29.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $100,700, or 2.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 68% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $837 a month.
10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.6 minutes each way, and 16% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in cleaning and personal care; healthcare; and construction and repair. 23% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 71463 compares
- Unemployment rate15.7%99thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%32nd of 500 in LA
- 99thU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%26th of 500 in LA
- Poverty rate29.8%96thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%85th of 493 in LA
- Housing vacancy21.9%95thU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%155th of 493 in LA
- 94thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%119th of 458 in LA
- Healthcare workers13.5%90thU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%121st of 500 in LA
- Diversity index61.876thU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.949th of 501 in LA
- 74thU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.495200th of 492 in LA
- Uninsured rate10.3%72ndU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%110th of 501 in LA
- Work from home15.6%64thU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%39th of 500 in LA
- Government workers15.4%62ndU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%263rd of 500 in LA
- 53rdU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%29th of 501 in LA
- 50thU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%279th of 501 in LA
- Homeownership rate68.2%49thU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%342nd of 492 in LA
- Median age37.941stU.S. 38.9 · LA 38302nd of 501 in LA
- Veterans5.1%40thU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%282nd of 501 in LA
- Average commute23.6 min34thU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min340th of 471 in LA
- Tech workers1.4%20thU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%182nd of 500 in LA
- Residents under 1817.3%15thU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%394th of 501 in LA
- Population8,55913thU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,961166th of 501 in LA
- 9thU.S. $1,413 · LA $1,064234th of 391 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$35,2089thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,701357th of 492 in LA
- Population density34/sq mi5thU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi339th of 501 in LA
- Median household income$43,5945thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,756350th of 459 in LA
- Per capita income$20,1213rdWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,038447th of 501 in LA
- Median home value$100,7003rdU.S. $332,700 · LA $216,500365th of 450 in LA
- 3rdWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%396th of 500 in LA
- Broadband access78.6%3rdWeaknessU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%345th of 492 in LA
| Measure | 71463 | Allen | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 15.7% | 9.8% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 32nd of 500 | |
| Self-employed workers | 23.4% | 13.4% | 10.6% | 10% | 26th of 500 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 29.8% | 23.1% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 85th of 493 | |
| Housing vacancy | 21.9% | 18.1% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 155th of 493 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 65.9% | 57.7% | 54.8% | 51.1% | 119th of 458 | |
| Healthcare workers | 13.5% | 11.4% | 11% | 9.7% | 121st of 500 | |
| Diversity index | 61.8 | 53.7 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 49th of 501 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.467 | 0.459 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 200th of 492 | |
| Uninsured rate | 10.3% | 7.2% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 110th of 501 | |
| Work from home | 15.6% | 6.8% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 39th of 500 | |
| Government workers | 15.4% | 18.4% | 16% | 14.5% | 263rd of 500 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 10.8% | 6% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 29th of 501 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 16.6% | 14.7% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 279th of 501 | |
| Homeownership rate | 68.2% | 74% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 342nd of 492 | |
| Median age | 37.9 | 37.4 | 38 | 38.9 | 302nd of 501 | |
| Veterans | 5.1% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 282nd of 501 | |
| Average commute | 23.6 min | 26.2 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 340th of 471 | |
| Tech workers | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 182nd of 500 | |
| Residents under 18 | 17.3% | 23.2% | 23.5% | 22% | 394th of 501 | |
| Population | 8,559 | 22,477 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 166th of 501 | |
| Median gross rent | $837 | $775 | $1,064 | $1,413 | 234th of 391 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $35,208 | $35,313 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 357th of 492 | |
| Population density | 34/sq mi | 30/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 339th of 501 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $43,594 | $46,469 | $60,756 | $80,734 | 350th of 459 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $20,121 | $23,398 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 447th of 501 | |
| Median home value | $100,700 | $104,500 | $216,500 | $332,700 | 365th of 450 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 10.1% | 11.9% | 27% | 35.7% | 396th of 500 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 78.6% | 81% | 86.6% | 91% | 345th 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
- White56%
- Black21%
- Hispanic12%
- Asian0.4%
- Native American0.4%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.5%
- Multiracial10%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 2,696
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Family households
- 65.7%
- Married couples
- 43.1%
- Living alone
- 33.3%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 5.1%
- Male / female
- 58% / 42%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 3,450
- Owner-occupied
- 68.2%
- Vacant
- 21.9%
- Median year built
- 1973
- Median rooms
- 5.4
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 65.9%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 46.8%
- Home value to income
- 2.3× (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 | 71463 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $51,196 | $74,888 |
| Service | $25,202 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $22,041 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $40,357 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $30,978 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 75.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.1%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 4.1%
- Households with broadband
- 78.6%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 52.1%
- No internet access
- 21%
- Without health insurance
- 10.3%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Oakdale
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Allen Parish
- Center point
- 30.8090° N, 92.6473° W
- Land area
- 252 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
71463 spans 3 counties
- Allen Parish60% of land
- Evangeline Parish30% of land
- Rapides Parish11% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Oakdale2% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 71463
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70638 | Elizabeth, LA | 7.8 mi | $37,708 |
| 71433 | Glenmora, LA | 13 mi | $46,023 |
| 70655 | Oberlin, LA | 13 mi | $50,893 |
| 70576 | Pine Prairie, LA | 14 mi | $34,148 |
| 71448 | Longleaf, LA · PO box | 15 mi | — |
| 70585 | Turkey Creek, LA | 15 mi | — |
| 70554 | Mamou, LA | 16 mi | $28,638 |
| 70654 | Mittie, LA | 16 mi | — |
| 70580 | Reddell, LA | 16 mi | — |
| 70644 | Grant, LA | 18 mi | $21,825 |
| 70656 | Pitkin, LA | 18 mi | $61,693 |
| 70586 | Ville Platte, LA | 18 mi | $40,129 |
Zip codes like 71463 elsewhere
Questions about 71463
What city is zip code 71463?
71463 is assigned to Oakdale, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 71463 in?
71463 is mostly in Allen Parish, but it extends into 2 other counties.
What is the population of 71463?
About 8,559 people live in 71463, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 71463 in?
71463 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 71463?
The median household income in 71463 is $43,594.
What zip codes are near 71463?
The closest zip codes to 71463 are 70638, 71433, 70655, 70576, 71448.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71463, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.