| City: | Rosepine, Louisiana |
| Parish: | Vernon Parish |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:59:30 AM |
| Population: | 1,350 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 337 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 30.9231, -93.2706 |
| Land Area: | 2.231 sq mi |
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Rosepine is a PO Box Only Zone in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. With 605 PO Boxes serving 514 households, there's no alternative way to receive mail here. Everyone picks up mail at the post office. The adoption rate of 118% means some boxes serve residents from surrounding areas who use Rosepine as their mail hub.
This isn't a vacation town or remote outpost. It's a working community of 1,350 people with a median age of 38.1 years. The post office sits within a larger geographic area covered by ZIP 71446, but Rosepine maintains its own postal identity. Street names like Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway and High School Drive suggest a community proud of its local roots, while Texas Avenue and Louisiana Avenue hint at the area's border-state character.
The economy here leans heavily on transportation and warehousing, with 394 workers in that sector. That's a significant concentration for a community this size. Another 164 work in public administration, and 120 in education and healthcare. Median household income runs $63,403, and homes sell for around $200,700. About 32% of the housing stock consists of mobile homes.
Rosepine residents aren't transient. Nearly 96% were born in the United States. Over a quarter of workers (25.6%) work from home, which is unusually high for a rural Louisiana community. With 293 owner-occupied homes versus 221 rentals, most families have put down roots here.
Street names reflect local pride with a memorial highway, school reference, and state-border character.
ZIP Code 70659 has 1,350 residents and 514 households (average 2.51 persons per household). The median age is 38.1 years, about the same as the state (38.1) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 45.8% male and 54.2% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (81.0%, much higher than the state average of 57.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,350Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,387Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 605.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $65,640Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 514Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $204,400Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.51Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.07Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,356 | 1,299 | 1,407 | 1,435 | 1,565 | 1,814 | 1,925 | 1,628 | 1,568 | 1,413 | 1,450 | 1,473 | 1,543 | 1,387 |
| Decennial Census | 1,482 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,350 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 38.1
Male Median Age: 36
Female Median Age: 39.7
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 50 | 40 | 49 | 48 | 20 | 49 | 47 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 26 | 36 | 39 | 27 | 21 | 9 | 10 |
| Female | 45 | 70 | 48 | 41 | 26 | 44 | 53 | 42 | 41 | 51 | 24 | 49 | 46 | 45 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 95 | 110 | 97 | 89 | 46 | 93 | 100 | 78 | 78 | 88 | 61 | 75 | 82 | 84 | 57 | 48 | 34 | 35 |
| White: | 1,094 | 79.74% |
| Black: | 100 | 7.29% |
| Hispanic:* | 125 | 9.11% |
| Asian: | 8 | 0.58% |
| American Indian: | 20 | 1.46% |
| Hawaiian: | 2 | 0.15% |
| Other: | 23 | 1.68% |
| Total: | 1,372 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 618 | 45.78% | 36.0 years |
| Females: | 732 | 54.22% | 39.7 years |
| Total: | 1,350 | 100% | 38.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,302 | 93.87% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 40 | 2.88% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 34 | 2.45% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 11 | 3.24% |
| Total Population: | 1,387 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,342 | 96.76% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 45 | 3.24% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $65,640, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $24,218 (58.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,867. Family households earn a median of $70,156 versus $50,357 for nonfamily households (a difference of $19,799). By gender, male median income is $72,125 and female is $35,460, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $36,665 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 60.7%, which is trails slightly the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (32.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $41,422 | $40,508 | $44,167 | $46,042 | $45,801 | $45,765 | $49,327 | $52,721 | $49,773 | $54,135 | $61,953 | $60,985 | $63,403 | $65,640 |
| Median Family Income | $48,611 | $44,511 | $47,371 | $55,288 | $45,524 | $45,565 | $48,580 | $57,321 | $57,708 | $64,706 | $74,375 | $72,708 | $71,406 | $70,156 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $35,404 | $35,179 | $38,352 | $35,417 | $41,250 | $43,750 | $46,310 | $46,607 | $47,882 | $42,031 | $43,523 | $47,375 | $49,107 | $50,357 |
| Median Male Income | $39,750 | $39,318 | $45,469 | $44,211 | $40,417 | $39,286 | $45,673 | $46,643 | $48,800 | $48,977 | $58,750 | $53,083 | $65,417 | $72,125 |
| Median Female Income | $22,406 | $23,646 | $24,773 | $30,795 | $30,938 | $28,929 | $27,778 | $30,847 | $32,875 | $34,408 | $31,667 | $34,708 | $36,091 | $35,460 |
| Employed: | 549 | 52.74% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 492 | 47.26% |
| Total: | 1,041 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 176 | 32.06% |
| Service: | 140 | 25.50% |
| Sales and Office: | 47 | 8.56% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 127 | 23.13% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 59 | 10.75% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 549 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $204,400, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $118,300 (137.40%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $77,900. The median gross rent is $799, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $183 (29.71%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $121. Of occupied housing, owners make up 69.59% (63.59% with a mortgage, 36.41% free-and-clear) and renters 30.41% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 20.22%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $86,100 | $60,900 | $87,300 | $100,600 | $110,200 | $128,400 | $135,900 | $131,000 | $126,500 | $127,000 | $141,700 | $176,800 | $200,700 | $204,400 |
| Less than $500: | 3 | 1.92% |
| $500 to $999: | 72 | 46.15% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 37 | 23.72% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 15 | 9.62% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 4 | 2.56% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 25 | 16.03% |
| Total: | 156 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $616 | $635 | $741 | $805 | $827 | $860 | $876 | $890 | $920 | $838 | $731 | $728 | $741 | $799 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 227 | 44.25% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 130 | 25.34% |
| Renter Occupied: | 156 | 30.41% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 513 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 513 | 79.78% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 130 | 20.22% |
| Total Housing Units: | 643 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 423 | 65.79% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 58 | 9.02% |
| Other Units: | 162 | 25.19% |
| Total Housing Units: | 643 | 100% |
In 2024, 18.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 91.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 14.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 8.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 5.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.80 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (43.15%). College enrollment is 10.96%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 36 | 3.60% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 49 | 4.90% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 519 | 51.95% |
| Some college, no degree: | 118 | 11.81% |
| Associate's degree: | 95 | 9.51% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 151 | 15.12% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 31 | 3.10% |
| Total: | 999 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 914 | 91.49% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 182 | 18.22% |
| Private Insurance: | 693 | 50.18% |
| Public Insurance: | 512 | 37.07% |
| No Insurance: | 176 | 12.74% |
| Total: | 1,381 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,205 | 87.26% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 6.7% | 12.2% | 21.2% | 22.5% | 25.4% | 23.0% | 17.9% | 9.7% | 10.9% | 6.3% | 8.3% | 11.4% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 43 | 14.73% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 91 | 31.16% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 126 | 43.15% |
| College or graduate school: | 32 | 10.96% |
| Total: | 292 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 43 | 14.73% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 260 | 89.04% |
ZIP Code 70659 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 13 business establishments, employing about 161 people with an annual payroll of $3,164,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 666Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 13Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $739,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $3,164,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 161Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 70659 is located in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Louisiana's 4th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 70659. It covers 2.231 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.004 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 2.231 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.004 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 04Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 12435.1 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2266200Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Rosepine town; LouisianaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 70659 is in the Vernon Parish School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.