ZIP Code 71438 - Hineston Louisiana
Overview
ZIP Code 71438 is located in Hineston Louisiana. 71438 is primarily within Vernon Parish, with some portions in Rapides Parish. Regionally, 71438 is located in the Alexandria Area.
ZIP Code 71438 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Hineston |
| Primary County | Vernon Parish |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,150 |
| Area Code(s) | 318 / 337 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 71438 Map
71438 Demographics
71438 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Louisiana based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 71438 is White. The current unemployment level in 71438 is 4.5%.
| Population | 1,150 |
| Population Growth Rate | -28.32% |
| Population Density | 16 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 561 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $58,319 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $161,970 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 98.79% |
71438 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,225 | 98.79% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 1.21% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
71438 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 49 | 6.27% |
| Bachelor Degree | 22 | 2.82% |
| High School Diploma | 449 | 57.49% |
| No High School Diploma | 13 | 1.66% |
| GED or Alternate | 50 | 6.4% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 106 | 13.57% |
| Associates Degree | 86 | 11.01% |
| Masters Degree | 3 | 0.38% |
| Professional Degree | 3 | 0.38% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
71438 Geography
| Coordinates | 31.11930275, -92.83481598 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | |
| Region | Alexandria Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Fort Polk South, LA Alexandria, LA |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 74 Square Miles |
71438 Schools
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71438 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b: 15F to 20F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | March 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 35e - Southern Tertiary Uplands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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