The U.S. ZIP Code 71459 is associated with Fort Polk, LA in Vernon County. An estimated 14% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $46,530. The median age in 71459 is estimated to at 22.9 years, and about 0.1% of residents are aged 62 years and older. In this Louisiana region, an estimated 95.2% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $19,953. The current population estimate for this region is 11,311.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 71459 is $46,530, while the region's mean household income is $53,692. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $19,953. The per capita income in ZIP Code 71459 of $19,953 is approximately 28.54% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $27,923. An estimated 14.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately48.42% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.7% of the population in 71459 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 19.1% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.6% of 71459 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 11.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 15.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 19.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 21.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 16.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 5.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.6% |
Residents of ZIP Code 71459 are younger than average. The median age of 22.9 years in ZIP Code 71459 is approximately 39.9% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 69.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 0.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 29.4% of the population in 71459 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 22.9% are aged 20 to 24 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 71459 residents are aged 75 to 84 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 16.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 8.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.4% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 22.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 29.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.3% |
| 45 to 54 years | 1.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 0.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 0.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 0.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 0.0% |
| 85 years and over | 0.1% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 71459 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 71459 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 89% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 71459, 95.2% of the population graduated high school, while 23.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 27.4% in this Vernon County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 4.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 27.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 32.9% |
| Associate's degree | 11.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 16.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 6.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 71459, 95.6% is one race, while 4.4% are two or more races. Approximately 21.2% of 71459 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 71459 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (66.9%), followed by Black or African American (22.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66.9% |
| Black or African American | 22.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1.8% |
| Some other race | 8.0% |
In ZIP Code 71459, 84.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 9.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.9% of homes. Lastly, 2.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Vernon County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 84.3% |
| Spanish | 9.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 2.9% |
| Other languages | 2.1% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 71459, an estimated 23.3% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 23.0% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.2% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959 in this Vernon County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 15.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 7.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 9.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 23.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 23.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 16.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 0.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.4% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 71459 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.23 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 26.94% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 20.64% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 71459 | 8.9¢/kWh | 6.05¢/kWh | 4.76¢/kWh |
| Louisiana | 11¢/kWh | 10.43¢/kWh | 5.11¢/kWh |
| United States | 15.95¢/kWh | 12.89¢/kWh | 8.32¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 71459 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.27 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.64 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.1 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.47 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.54 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.43 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.49 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.75 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.76 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.92 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.16 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.29 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 71459, 79.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 10.6 minutes. Approximately 40.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 71459 work in public administration, while an estimated 22.5% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 71459 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.4% |
| Construction | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 1.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 15.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 1.5% |
| Information | 2.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 1.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 4.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 22.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 0.6% |
| Public administration | 40.7% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 71459, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 71459 in the past 12 months. Credit card received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Vernon County region was fees or interest.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 30 |
| Credit card | 25 |
| Vehicle loan or lease | 21 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 17 |
| Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Fees or interest | 26 |
| Managing the loan or lease | 17 |
| Improper use of your report | 16 |
| Incorrect information on your report | 16 |
| Charged fees or interest you didn't expect | 11 |
| Other | 22 |