Housing data for Fort Polk South, LA
Fort Polk South, LA has an estimated 7,869 residents and 2,491 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is an unincorporated community in Vernon Parish.
98.6% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,202 a month.
Its population shrank measurably since 2015–2019 (−13.0%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 7,869 (±549)
- Housing units
- 2,491 (±201)
- Households that rent
- 98.6%
- Median gross rent
- $1,202
- Residents since 2015–2019
- −13.0%
What stands out in Fort Polk South
Households that rent: 98.6% (±1.7 points) in Fort Polk South, higher than in Vernon Parish (44.0%).
Working from home: 17.5% (±8.5 points) in Fort Polk South, higher than in Vernon Parish (5.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020: 69.2% (±7.8 points) in Fort Polk South, higher than in Vernon Parish (34.3%).
Households without a vehicle: 0.9% (±0.9 points) in Fort Polk South, lower than in Vernon Parish (6.2%).
- Renters and owners in Fort Polk South
- Commute and cars in Fort Polk South
- How long people stay in Fort Polk South
Housing in Fort Polk South at a glance
- Median rent: $1,202 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,007 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 37.2% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 98.6% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $63,800 median household income
- Types of homes: 2.5% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 76.5% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 23.6% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 3.9% rental vacancy rate
- Heating fuel: 86.3% heat with electricity
- Commute and cars: 11.2 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: −13.0% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 69.2% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 2.1% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
Fort Polk South against Vernon Parish, its state and the nation
| Fort Polk South | Vernon Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 7,869 (±549) | 47,117 (exact) | 4,611,961 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 2,491 (±201) | 22,156 (±108) | 2,108,902 (±333) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 98.6% (±1.7 points) | 44.0% (±1.7 points) | 32.6% (±0.4 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,202 (±$45) | $1,068 (±$22) | $1,064 (±$8) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $63,800 (±$8,849) | $57,270 (±$2,603) | $60,756 (±$408) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | — | $156,000 (±$9,045) | $216,500 (±$1,367) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | — | $819 (±$132) | $1,180 (±$13) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 23.6% (±7.1 points) | 34.9% (±2.3 points) | 46.2% (±0.4 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 11.2 minutes (±1.4) | 22.9 minutes (±1.2) | 25.7 minutes (±0.2) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 99.0% (±1.4 points) | 88.0% (±1.4 points) | 86.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 23.0 years (±0.9) | 32.4 years (±0.4) | 38.0 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
Fort Polk South covers 6.1 square miles of land, about 1,281 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Fort Polk South has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 9,048 (±983) | 7,869 (±549) | −13.0% | Measurable decrease |
| Housing units | 2,894 (±208) | 2,491 (±201) | −13.9% | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $1,152 (±$65) | $1,202 (±$45) | +4.3% | Down after inflation |
| Median household income | $50,286 (±$4,603) | $63,800 (±$8,849) | +26.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 99.8% (±0.3 points) | 98.6% (±1.7 points) | −1.2 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.0% (±3.6 points) | 3.9% (±3.0 points) | −6.1 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
ZIP codes in Fort Polk South
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71459 | 44% | 10,270 | $1,162 | — | $56,038 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near Fort Polk South
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Polk North | 4.1 mi | $1,106 | — | 97.8% |
| New Llano | 4.7 mi | $828 | $118,100 | 55.3% |
| Leesville | 7.2 mi | $894 | $118,600 | 55.5% |
| Rosepine | 9.9 mi | $763 | $172,600 | 38.0% |
| DeRidder | 15 mi | $958 | $156,600 | 33.5% |
| Anacoco | 16 mi | $581 | $211,500 | 16.5% |
| Simpson | 19 mi | — | $147,200 | 14.0% |
| Hornbeck | 22 mi | $930 | $110,700 | 10.7% |
HUD Fair Market Rent for Fort Polk South, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $767 | $842 | $1,102 | $1,396 | $1,560 |
HUD income limits for Fort Polk South, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $15,960 | $24,600 | $39,350 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $28,100 | $44,950 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $31,600 | $50,550 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $35,100 | $56,150 |
| 5 people | $37,950 | $37,950 | $60,650 |
| 6 people | $40,750 | $40,750 | $65,150 |
| 7 people | $43,550 | $43,550 | $69,650 |
| 8 people | $46,350 | $46,350 | $74,150 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Vernon Parish, LA, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $70,200.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Fort Polk South is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Fort Polk South
What is the average rent in Fort Polk South, LA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Fort Polk South is $1,202 (±$45) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a two-bedroom apartment in Fort Polk South?
The median gross rent for a two-bedroom home in Fort Polk South, LA is $1,007 (±$60) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in Fort Polk South rent-burdened?
37.2% of renting households in Fort Polk South pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in Fort Polk South?
Fort Polk South has an estimated 2,207 (±196) renting households, 98.6% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in Fort Polk South?
The median household income in Fort Polk South is $63,800 (±$8,849) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes are in Fort Polk South?
Fort Polk South, LA has an estimated 2,491 (±201) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is Fort Polk South growing?
In Fort Polk South, the number of residents went from 9,048 in 2015–2019 to 7,869 in 2020–2024 (−13.0%), a measurable decrease.
What ZIP codes are in Fort Polk South?
The ZIP code that covers Fort Polk South is 71459.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 71459?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71459 is $1,162 (±$27) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Polk South CDP, Louisiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Polk South CDP, Louisiana
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Polk South CDP, Louisiana
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Polk South CDP, Louisiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Polk South CDP, Louisiana
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Polk South CDP, Louisiana
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Polk South CDP, Louisiana
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Vernon Parish, LA
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Vernon Parish, LA
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Fort Polk South CDP, Louisiana (place:26757, in state:22).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .