ZIP Code 71461 Demographics

Vernon Parish, Louisiana  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 71461 compared to county averages.

Total Population

2,197

↓ 95.5% vs county

Median HH Income

$50,265

↓ 11.1% vs county

Median Home Value

$128,200

↓ 9.7% vs county

Median Age

35.8 yrs

↓ +13.7% vs county

Unemployment Rate

14.8%

↓ +219.7% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 71461 compares to Vernon Parish and Louisiana overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 71461 $50k Vernon Parish $57k Louisiana $58k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 71461 $128k Vernon Parish $142k Louisiana $198k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

13.1%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

46.5%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$796

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 71461 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$128,200
Down Payment (20%)$25,640
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$813P&I: $648 | Tax: $128 | Ins: $37
Rent (Local Median)
$796
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $17/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 71461, sorted by distance.

71459 5.2 mi away vernon parish 71446 7.0 mi away vernon parish 71403 10.7 mi away vernon parish 70639 15.1 mi away vernon parish 70656 21.9 mi away vernon parish

About Vernon Parish

Vernon Parish is located in Louisiana and has a total population of 48,452. The county's median household income is $56,547 and median home value is $141,900. ZIP code 71461 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Vernon Parish

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.