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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 71463 has 9,630 residents and 3,144 households (average 2.47 persons per household). The median age is 41.0 years, slightly older than the state (38.1) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 57.8% male and 42.2% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.5%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (69.3%, much higher than the state average of 57.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (23.9%, much lower than the state average of 31.4% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than the national average (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	9,630Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	9,007Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	7,941Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	38.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$46,658Source: Census ACS

Households:	3,144Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$111,800Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.47Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.27Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	10,629	10,331	10,155	10,129	10,239	10,188	10,049	10,652	10,461	10,152	9,285	9,312	9,007
Decennial Census	10,801	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	9,630	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 41

Male Median Age: 41.5

Female Median Age: 39.4

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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	270	336	281	253	220	328	432	497	560	495	422	463	332	261	174	126	60	59
Female	278	280	275	258	246	236	250	226	197	189	269	293	234	244	213	177	103	93
Total	548	616	556	511	466	564	682	723	757	684	691	756	566	505	387	303	163	152

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	6,671	65.19%
Black:	2,297	22.45%
Hispanic:*	1,007	9.84%
Asian:	72	0.70%
American Indian:	111	1.08%
Hawaiian:	2	0.02%
Other:	73	0.71%
Total:	10,233	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	5,569	57.83%	41.5 years
Females:	4,061	42.17%	39.4 years
Total:	9,630	100%	41.0 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	7,869	87.37%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	56	0.62%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	104	1.15%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	978	12.01%
Total Population:	9,007	100%
Total Native Population:	7,925	87.99%
Total Foreign-born Population:	1,082	12.01%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $46,658, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $13,883 (42.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $4,423. Family households earn a median of $60,292 versus $23,194 for nonfamily households (a difference of $37,098). By gender, male median income is $46,367 and female is $39,810, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $6,557 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 43.5%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 17.3%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (30.3%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$32,775	$32,742	$30,955	$33,263	$34,313	$35,360	$35,577	$36,516	$42,235	$41,700	$44,628	$51,250	$46,658
Median Family Income	$41,218	$44,039	$42,776	$45,457	$46,404	$46,791	$45,577	$46,875	$55,938	$56,452	$57,353	$60,068	$60,292
Median NonFamily Income	$17,065	$16,517	$17,334	$17,095	$17,575	$16,490	$17,455	$17,412	$16,686	$18,339	$22,353	$23,221	$23,194
Median Male Income	$27,079	$31,346	$31,986	$34,354	$37,357	$40,328	$36,073	$41,763	$45,991	$38,026	$40,295	$54,841	$46,367
Median Female Income	$26,011	$28,558	$27,199	$27,283	$28,561	$29,755	$32,726	$33,304	$37,697	$31,863	$31,918	$36,828	$39,810

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	2,780	35.93%
Unemployed:	582	7.52%
Not In Labor Force:	4,375	56.55%
Total:	7,737	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	838	30.14%
Service:	841	30.25%
Sales and Office:	291	10.47%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	171	6.15%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	639	22.99%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	2,780	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $111,800, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $36,700 (48.87%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $30,800. The median gross rent is $733, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $242 (49.29%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $257. Of occupied housing, owners make up 72.74% (35.94% with a mortgage, 64.06% free-and-clear) and renters 27.26% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 24.52%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$75,100	$74,200	$67,200	$68,800	$69,600	$71,700	$73,300	$76,300	$81,000	$96,800	$105,800	$114,100	$111,800

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	128	16.82%
$500 to $999:	400	52.56%
$1,000 to $1,499:	103	13.53%
$1,500 to $1,999:	0	0.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	130	17.08%
Total:	761	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$491	$471	$432	$434	$382	$395	$464	$514	$476	$657	$712	$776	$733

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	730	26.15%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,301	46.60%
Renter Occupied:	761	27.26%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	2,792	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	2,792	75.48%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	907	24.52%
Total Housing Units:	3,699	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	2,737	73.99%
Multi-Family Units:	435	11.76%
Other Units:	527	14.25%
Total Housing Units:	3,699	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 11.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 76.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 8.70%, which is on par with the state rate (8.10%). Private coverage is 47.90%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 58.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 17.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 0.40 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.30 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (49.92%). College enrollment is 17.82%, 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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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	546	7.73%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,146	16.22%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	3,096	43.81%
Some college, no degree:	1,165	16.49%
Associate's degree:	331	4.68%
Bachelor's degree:	467	6.61%
Graduate or professional degree:	316	4.47%
Total:	7,067	100%
High school or higher:	5,375	76.06%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	783	11.08%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	3,261	41.66%
Public Insurance:	3,976	50.80%
No Insurance:	590	7.54%
Total:	7,827	100%
Has Health Insurance:	7,237	92.46%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	16.8%	14.7%	16.5%	14.9%	13.9%	15.6%	19.3%	19.2%	11.9%	16.1%	18.1%	18.0%	17.2%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	31	2.61%
Kindergarten:	185	15.55%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	594	49.92%
High school (grades 9-12):	168	14.12%
College or graduate school:	212	17.82%
Total:	1,190	100%
Early Childhood:	216	18.15%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	947	79.58%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Oakdale, Louisiana
Names to Avoid:	Beaver, Bond, Ward
Parishes:	Allen Parish[Primary] Evangeline Parish Rapides Parish
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	9:22:13 AM
Population:	9,630 [See All]
Area Code:	318
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	30.8433, -92.6678
Land Area:	251.628 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/71463/zip-code-71463.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	3,215Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	237Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	3,929Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	2,899Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	130Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	141Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$28,781,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$108,075,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	1,996Source: CBP

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:	251.628 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.911 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	04,05Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	12435.1, 14452.88 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	2256540Source: Census
Place Name:	Oakdale city; LouisianaSource: Census

ZIP Code 71463 in Oakdale, LA

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 71463

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 71463

Sources & References