🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

71429

Florien

ZIP Code 71429 is a standard zip code serving Florien, Florien, Louisiana (LA), in Sabine County, United States. It has an estimated population of 3,179 with a median household income of $35,208. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Louisiana (LA)
County: Sabine
City: Florien
Timezone: America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude: 31.427500
Longitude: -93.517900

Geographic Details

Land Area: 242.56 mi²
Water Area: 0.31 mi²
Population Density: 13.0 people per mi² (15th percentile)
Bounding Box: 31.538389°N, 31.203981°S, -93.236104°E, -93.615309°W

With 3,179 residents spread across 242.56 square miles, this area has a population density of 13.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

3,179

Population

50th percentile

$35,208

Median Income

15th percentile

$80,700

Median Home Value

20th percentile

242.56 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 71429 is $35,208, and the median home value is $80,700. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

1,945

Total Units

1,263

Occupied Units

64.9%

Occupancy Rate

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