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Pineville, LA
City in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 71359.
Population
14,160
Land area
12.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,123
ZIP codes
1
Pineville and its ZIP codes
Pineville at a glance
- Pineville is about 11 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 34th among 488 cities and towns in Louisiana.
- The median household income is $49,774, 18% below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $201,500 (7% below Louisiana) and median rent is $910 a month.
Local data for Pineville, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pineville, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,774
Poverty rate
21.1%
Median home value
$201,500
Median rent
$910/mo
Homeownership
54.4%
Bachelor's or higher
26.2%
Median age
36.2
Average commute
17.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (766), French Americans (649), German Americans (512).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rapides Parish. PPP loans are for Pineville.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,620
56,850 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,789
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$950M
FY 2026, $7,307 per person
PPP loans
$2M
1 loan, 314 jobs reported
How people get to work
Pineville, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.3%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home6.7%
Average one-way commute: 17.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pineville, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
524
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,688
5.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 39°F
60.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pineville, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
ZIP codes in Pineville
1 in or overlapping Pineville. Population shown
Cities near Pineville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BallTown | 4.3 mi | 8 |
| AlexandriaCity | 5.8 mi | 28.5 |
| CreolaVillage | 7.6 mi | 0.4 |
| ProspectCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1.5 |
| PollockTown | 11 mi | 7.8 |
| Rock HillCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.9 |
| Center PointCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.7 |
| WoodworthTown | 14 mi | 8.9 |
| DevilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 13.1 |
| BoyceTown | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| LecompteTown | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| Dry ProngVillage | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| EchoCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.7 |
| Fifth WardCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 5.2 |
| ColfaxTown | 22 mi | 1.5 |
| Forest HillVillage | 22 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pineville, LA in?
- Pineville is in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Pineville, LA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Pineville include 71359.
- What is the population of Pineville, LA?
- About 14,160 people live in Pineville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pineville?
- Nearby places include Ball (4.3 mi), Alexandria (5.8 mi), Creola (7.6 mi), Prospect (9.4 mi), Pollock (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023