ZIP code 71459
Where is ZIP code 71459?
Fort Polk, Louisiana
Vernon Parish · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 71459 belongs to Fort Polk, Louisiana in Vernon Parish. 71459 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 337. About 10,270 people live in the 71459 area, where the median household income is $56,038. The closest ZIP codes are 71446 (Leesville, 5.8 mi north), 71461 (New Llano, 6.1 mi northwest) and 71496 (Leesville, 7.5 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 71459 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Fort Polk |
| Also accepted | Leesville |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Vernon Parish |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 337 |
| Coordinates | 31.0466, -93.2054 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 714 |
Population and income in 71459
| Population | 10,270 · higher than 73% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 920 · higher than 83% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 23.4 years · lower than 97% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 56% / 44% |
| Median household income | $56,038 · higher than 50% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $29,494 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 29% of adults 25+ |
| Median rent | $1,162 a month |
| Housing units | 3,672 |
| Households | 3,394 (2.67 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 1.7% / 98% |
| Land area | 11.16 sq mi (plus 0.01 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71459. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 71459
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71446 | Leesville, LA | 5.8 mi N | Standard |
| 71461 | New Llano, LA | 6.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 71496 | Leesville, LA | 7.5 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 70659 | Rosepine, LA | 9.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 71475 | Slagle, LA | 11.7 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 70634 | Deridder, LA | 15.5 mi S | Standard |
| 71403 | Anacoco, LA | 15.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 70656 | Pitkin, LA | 16.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 71474 | Simpson, LA | 18.3 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 70662 | Sugartown, LA | 18.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 70639 | Evans, LA | 19.4 mi W | Standard |
| 71443 | Kurthwood, LA | 20.2 mi N | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 71459 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 71459
123 MAIN ST
FORT POLK LA 71459
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts LEESVILLE as the city name for 71459. Avoid Dogwood Terrace: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (71459-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 71459?
- 71459 is a Fort Polk, Louisiana ZIP code. Leesville is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 71459 in?
- ZIP code 71459 is in Vernon Parish, Louisiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 71459 in?
- 71459 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 71459?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 71459 use area code 337.
- What is the population of ZIP code 71459?
- About 10,270 people live in ZIP code 71459, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 71459?
- The median household income in 71459 is $56,038 a year, higher than 50% of Louisiana ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 71459?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 71459 are 71446 (Leesville, 5.8 miles), 71461 (New Llano, 6.1 miles), 71496 (Leesville, 7.5 miles) and 70659 (Rosepine, 9.4 miles).