ZIP Code 71496 in Leesville, LA

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Leesville, Louisiana
Parish:Vernon Parish
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:9:04:28 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:337
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:31.1433, -93.2605
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71496 Leesville, LA - A Commercial Point ZIP

ZIP Code 71496, Leesville

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationVernon County, LA
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points374 (143 businesses)
PO Boxes231
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 71446
Key Facts
  • This ZIP code is classified as PO Box only but has one city carrier route serving S 3rd Street
  • With 231 PO Boxes and 143 business points, this location has more commercial activity than residential use
  • The ZIP is a point location contained within the larger 71446 ZIP code boundary
  • All 79 street delivery records are concentrated on a single street with unit designators
  • No census population data exists because this ZIP covers a commercial point rather than a residential area

Overview

ZIP code 71496 is a PO Box classified ZIP serving Leesville, Louisiana in Vernon County. This isn't a traditional neighborhood ZIP. It's a point location within the larger 71446 ZIP code, providing a dedicated postal identity for a specific address cluster on South 3rd Street.

Postal Services

The post office maintains 231 PO Boxes alongside 143 business delivery points. With no residential population counted in census data, this ZIP exists primarily for commercial and institutional purposes. All 79 street delivery records point to a single address: S 3rd St, with unit designators suggesting a multi-tenant commercial property.

Local Context

Leesville itself is a small city in western Louisiana, known for its proximity to Fort Johnson (formerly Fort Polk). This particular ZIP doesn't serve the general Leesville population. Instead, it provides a separate mailing identity for businesses and organizations at one concentrated location. Residents and most businesses in the Leesville area use neighboring ZIP codes for standard mail delivery.

Street Name Patterns

Commercial Address Unit Designators

A single street serves all deliveries, with unit designators indicating a multi-tenant property.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 71496 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 46 people with an annual payroll of $1,570,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:501Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:8Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$450,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,570,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:46Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 71496 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 71496. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: 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:2243010Source: Census
Place Name:Leesville city; LouisianaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


71497 | | 71486

Schools in ZIP Code 71496


We could not locate which school district 71496 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Leesville Junior High School 480 Berry Avenue
Leesville, LA 71446
District: Vernon Parish School DistrictNearby
Leesville High School 502 Berry Avenue
Leesville, LA 71446
District: Vernon Parish School DistrictNearby
East Leesville Elementary School 203 Belview Road
Leesville, LA 71446
District: Vernon Parish School DistrictNearby
Vernon Middle School 1410 Nona Street
Leesville, LA 71446
District: Vernon Parish School DistrictNearby
West Leesville Elementary School 1200 Abe Allen Memorial Drive
Leesville, LA 71446
District: Vernon Parish School DistrictNearby
Faith Training Christian Academy 603 E Mechanic St
Leesville, LA 71446
District: Private SchoolNearby
Cornerstone Christian Academy 1208 Blankenship Dr
Deridder, LA 70634
District: Private SchoolNearby
Oasis Of Love Christian Academy 7681 Hwy 1 Byp
Natchitoches, LA 71457
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 71496


Northwestern State University Of Louisiana 175 Sam Sibley Drive
Natchitoches, LA 71497-0002
Type: Post Secondary
Academy Of Hair Design-Jasper 348 Spring Hill St
Jasper, TX 75951
Type: Post Secondary
Blue Cliff College-Alexandria 1505 Metro Dr Ste 1
Alexandria, LA 71301
Type: Post Secondary
Unitech Training Academy-Alexandria 2800 S. Macarthur Drive
Alexandria, LA 71301
Type: Post Secondary
Central Louisiana Technical Community College 516 Murray Street
Alexandria, LA 71301
Type: Post Secondary
Louisiana State University-Alexandria 8100 Hwy 71 South
Alexandria, LA 71302-9121
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 February 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov