| Official Zip Code Name | Fort Polk |
| Zip Code State | Louisiana |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Vernon |
| Area Code | 337 |
| Alternate Zip Code Names | LEESVILLE |
| Unacceptable Zip Code Names | DOGWOOD TERRACE |
| Current Population: | 11902 |
| Racial Majority: | White 59.87% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 52.8% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 5.1% |
| Median Household Income | $37322 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $39270 |
| School Test Performance: | Above Average |
| Average Commute Time | 10.2 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Central Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 269 - 354 ft. |
| Area | 42 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 31.06861900, -93.17792700 |
The current unemployment level in 71459 is 5.1% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 8.5% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 4.6% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 3.9%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 71459 decreased to 11902 from 14305 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 71459 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 71459 public schools is White. 62.7% of students in 71459 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7332 | 59.87% | 7051 | +4% |
| Black Or African American | 1844 | 15.06% | 2085 | -12% |
| Hispanic | 2365 | 19.31% | 1778 | +33% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 62 | 0.51% | 87 | -29% |
| Asian | 126 | 1.03% | 246 | -49% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 97 | -100% |
| Other Race | 21 | 0.06% | 21 | -67% |
| Two Or More Races | 537 | 4.17% | 537 | -5% |
| White | 52.8% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 20.7% |
| Hispanic | 16.1% |
| Asian | 2.1% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 1.5% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 6.1% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11902 | 14305 |
| Male Population | 56.50% | |
| Female Population | 43.50% | |
| Total Households | 3111 |
| Test Score Performance | Above Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 62.7% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $37322 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 70.50% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 26.30% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 3.20% |
| 71459 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Louisiana District 4 | Mike Johnson | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All Louisiana Congressional Districts | ||
| 71446 - Leesville |
| 70656 - Pitkin |
| Fort Polk North, LA |
| Fort Polk South, LA |
Zip Code 71459 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 37 | 40 | 47 | 53 | 62 | 68 | 71 | 70 | 65 | 53 | 45 | 38 | 54 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 59 | 63 | 71 | 77 | 84 | 90 | 93 | 93 | 88 | 80 | 69 | 61 | 77 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 5.95 | 4.57 | 5.07 | 4.32 | 5.46 | 5.02 | 4.68 | 3.81 | 4.26 | 4.03 | 5.34 | 6.14 | 58.64 |