ZIP Code · LA

ZIP 71446

Part of Leesville, LA

Pop. 21,275·Vernon Parish·74th most expensive ZIP in Louisiana

Median rent (all units)

$1,202/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.5%

Month-over-Month

+2.2%

vs US Median

-$730

Reported rents

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ZIP 71446 · $1,202

More affordable than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$790

1 BR

$800

2 BR

$1,050

3 BR

$1,340

4 BR+

$1,440

Research median

$1,050/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: September 25, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Louisiana

Rent in ZIP 71446 changed +7.5% over the year to August 2026. Across the 76 Louisiana ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.7%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($55,925) is $1,398 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,340); a 4-bedroom is $1,440.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 71446. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$14,424/yr

At $1,202/mo median

Location

CityLeesville

StateLA

CountyVernon Parish

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.5% YoY, +2.2% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 71446 (Leesville, LA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 20% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

21,275

Median income

$55,925

Median age

37.2

Renters

37%

Age distribution

24.7%

22.7%

23.7%

16.9%

Under 1824.7%

18–3422.7%

35–5423.7%

55–6412%

65+16.9%

Gender

50.9%

49.1%

Male50.9%

Female49.1%

Race & ethnicity

74.5%

15.2%

White74.5%

Black15.2%

Hispanic5.4%

Asian2%

Other2.9%

Education (25+)

12.6%

37.4%

30%

20%

No HS diploma12.6%

HS diploma37.4%

Some college30%

Bachelor's+20%

Housing tenure

63%

37%

Owner63%

Renter37%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 71446 in Leesville, LA has changed in 5 years

Income

$53,012 → $55,925

up 5.5%

Population

21,469 → 21,275

down 0.9%

Renter share

35.5% → 37%

+1.5 pts

Bachelor's+

21.9% → 20%

-1.9 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 71446 in Leesville, LA now reports about $55,925, up from $53,012 in 2021. The renter share has risen from 35.5% to 37%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: September 25, 2026

ZIP code 71446 covers Leesville, LA. The median rent here is $1,202/mo as of September 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $800/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,050/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($55,925/yr), ZIP 71446 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 71446?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (about $23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,202/mo in ZIP 71446. The local median household income is $55,925/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 71446?

Rent in ZIP 71446 has risen 7.5% over the past year.

How does ZIP 71446 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 71446 is one of the more affordable among Louisiana ZIP codes for rent, ranking #74 of 91 at $1,202/mo. Over the year to August 2026, rent in ZIP 71446 changed +7.5%, against a typical +2.7% across the 76 Louisiana ZIP codes Zillow tracks.