ZIP Code 71438 — undefined, LA Demographics & Data

ZIP code 71438 covers LA in Vernon Parish with a population of about 877.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 49.8 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area codes 318, 337; U.S. House district LA-4; the ALEXANDRIA, LA media market.

Median household income in ZIP 71438 is about $56,516 — about 25% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 2.7%; unemployment rate near 0.0%; 10.1% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 23.7 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Utilities, Education, and Construction; a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $157,500 — about 55% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show owner-occupancy near 86.5% (about 21.1 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 71438 in LA, a household would need roughly $43,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,012. That sits below the local median household income ($56,516), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate normals for LA show little to no average snow and around 58.8 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 35 for ZIP 71438 (LA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.