ZIP Code 71459, LA
Living in 71459
Bikeability49
Walkability71
Commute100
Public Transit32
Affordability80
Public Safety66
Airports4
Hospitals24
Colleges18
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools93
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
11kPopulation-444 (2010–19)
23 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
78%Family Households-14% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years29%
15 to 34 years59%
35 to 54 years11%
55 to 74 years1%
75 years and over<1%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black21%
Caucasian51%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Multiracial4%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate27%
Some College45%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household78%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$47kMedian Household Income+$3k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
13 mi Average Commute
63%Lived Here Last Year+14% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K35%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government1%
Private sector40%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts19%
Military45%
Sales and office8%
Service9%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle1%
Walked8%
Worked at home2%
Housing
-Median Home Value-$52k (2010–19)
32%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$192 (2010–19)
<1%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached29%
1 unit, detached7%
Multiple units30%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later15%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198923%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 1959<1%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%
Home Value
$50K to $99K100%
House Heating Type
Electricity93%
Utility gas5%
Crime
Violent Crime in 71459
United States45
Louisiana59
Vernon Parish32
Property Crime in 71459
United States48
Louisiana69
Vernon Parish41
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 58 | 6 | 0 |
| Dec | 50 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 71459
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding38
Tornado28
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 71459, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 71459, LA
First Assembly Christian Academy
6 miles, NW
First Baptist Christian Academy
14 miles, S
Hope Baptist School
44 miles, NE
Alexandria Country Day School
46 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 71459, LA
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
49 miles, E
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
49 miles, N
Louisiana College
51 miles, E
McNeese State University
60 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 71459, LA
Bayne-Jones ACH (Ft Polk)
1 miles, NE
Byrd Regional Hospital
7 miles, NW
Beauregard Memorial Hospital
15 miles, S
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Deridder
15 miles, S
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 71459, LA
Alexandria International Airport
44 miles, NE
Lake Charles Regional Airport
64 miles, S
Jack Brooks Regional Airport
90 miles, SW
Lafayette Regional Airport-Paul Fournet Field
94 miles, SE