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71459 is the zip code for
Fort Polk South, LA
- Also in this location:
- Fort Polk North, LA
- Total population
- 11,902▼
- Housing units
- 3,436▼
- Land area
(sq. miles) - 9.30
- Density
(people per sq. mile) - 1,279.78▼
- Water area
(sq. miles) - 0.01
Demographic data for zip code 71459
- Male
- 6,719▼
- Female
- 5,183▼
- Median age
- Male
- 22.70
- Female
- 21.90
Gender:
Gender
- Total households
- 3,111▼
- Family households
- 2,761▼
- Nonfamily households
- 350▲
- Average household size
- 3.20▼
- Average family size
- 3.46●
Households:
Households
- Total housing units
- 3,436▼
- Occupied housing units
- 3,111▼
- Owner-occupied
- 12▼
- Renter-occupied
- 3,099▼
- Vacant housing units
- 325▼
Housing units:
Housing units
- Under 5 years
- 1,933▼
- 5 to 9 years
- 1,147▼
- 10 to 14 years
- 742▼
- 15 to 19 years
- 826▼
- 20 to 24 years
- 2,701▼
- 25 to 34 years
- 3,057▼
- 35 to 44 years
- 1,254▼
- 45 to 54 years
- 192●
- 55 to 59 years
- 32▲
- 60 to 64 years
- 8●
- 65 to 74 years
- 5▼
- 75 to 84 years
- 2▼
- 85 years and over
- 3●
- Median age
- 22.40▲
Age:
Age
- White
- 7,051
- Hispanic or Latino
- 1,778
- Black or African American
- 2,085
- Asian
- 246
- American Indian & Alaska Native
- 87
- Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
- 97
- Other (One Race)
- 21
- Two or More Races
- 537
Race:
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data
Economic data for zip code 71459
- Population
(16 years and over) - 7,535
- Civilian labor force
- 1,447
- Employed
- 1,246
- Unemployed
- 201
- Armed Forces
- 4,264
- Not in labor force
- 1,824
- Percent Unemployed
- 13.9%
Employment status:
Employment status
- Workers
(16 years and over) - 5,392
- Car, truck, or van
- Drove alone
- 3,674
- Carpooled
- 766
- Public transportation
(excluding taxicab) - 2
- Walked
- 606
- Other means
- 148
- Worked at home
- 196
- Mean travel time
- 10.2 min.
Commuting to work:
Commuting to work
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 1,246
- Management / business / science / arts
- 296
- Service
- 479
- Sales / office
- 323
- Natural resources / construction / maintenance
- 109
- Production / transportation / material moving
- 39
Occupation:
Occupation
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 1,246
- Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
- 0
- Construction
- 37
- Manufacturing
- 6
- Wholesale trade
- 0
- Retail trade
- 114
- Transportation / warehousing / utilities
- 35
- Information
- 0
- Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
- 26
- Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
- 73
- Educational services / health care / social assistance
- 362
- Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
- 248
- Public administration
- 275
- Other services
- 70
Industry:
Industry
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 1,246
- Private wage & salary workers
- 624
- Government workers
- 622
- Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business) - 0
- Unpaid family workers
- 0
Class of worker:
Class of worker
- Total households
- 2,990
- Less than $10,000
- 97
- $10,000 to $14,999
- 138
- $15,000 to $24,999
- 264
- $25,000 to $34,999
- 456
- $35,000 to $49,999
- 842
- $50,000 to $74,999
- 607
- $75,000 to $99,999
- 391
- $100,000 to $149,999
- 180
- $150,000 to $199,999
- 15
- $200,000 or more
- 0
- Median household income
- $43,500
- Mean household income
- $49,804
- Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
- 14.1%
Income:
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Public schools in 71459
| Name & Address | Phone | # of students | Free lunch | Pupils per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Polk Elementary School 4978 University Parkway | (337) 537-5109 | 676 | 189 | 14.7 |
| South Polk Elementary School 1665 Louisiana Avenue Entrance | (337) 537-8120 | 524 | 107 | 16.4 |
Public libraries around Fort Polk South, LA
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Natchitoches Parish Library www.youseemore.com | 450 Second Street Natchitoches, LA 71457 |
Universities and Colleges around 71459
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Technical College - Natchitoches Campus- Child Care | 6587 Highway 1 Bypass Natchitoches, LA 71457 | (318) 357-7007 |
| Central Texas College www.ctcpolk.com | 7460 Colorado Avenue Fort Polk, LA 71459 | (337) 537-5713 |
Hospitals and Medical Centers around 71459
| Name | Address | Phone | # of beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayne-Jones Army Comm Hospital | 1585 Third Street Fort Polk, LA 71459 | (337) 531-3928 | 52 |
| Byrd Regional Hospital | 1020 West Fertitta Boulevard Leesville, LA 71446 | (337) 239-9041 | 65 |
| Caldwell Memorial Hospital | 411 Main Street Columbia, LA 71418 | (318) 649-6111 | 25 |
| Citizens Medical Center | 7939 U S Highway 165 Columbia, LA 71418 | (318) 649-6106 | 40 |
| Hardtner Medical Center | Highway 165 South Olla, LA 71465 | (318) 495-3131 | 41 |
| Natchitoches Parish Hospital | 501 Keyser Avenue Natchitoches, LA 71457 | (318) 214-4200 | 190 |
| Oakdale Community Hospital www.oakdalecommunityhospital.… | 130 North Hospital Drive Oakdale, LA 71463 | (318) 335-3700 | 52 |
| Sabine Medical Center | 240 Highland Drive Many, LA 71449 | (318) 256-5691 | 48 |
| Winn Parish Medical Center www.winnparishmedical.com | 301 West Boundary Street Winnfield, LA 71483 | (318) 628-2721 | 103 |
| Lafayette Hospital | Central Lafayette Arroyo, PR 714 | (787) 839-3232 | 40 |
Crime rates
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