Leesville
City in Vernon Parish, Louisiana
Leesville is a city in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, with 5,649 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 253 ft (77 m) above sea level. The nearest town is New Llano, 2.6 miles S.
- 5,649residents (2020 Census)
- 253 ftelevation · 77 m
- 8.9 sq miland area · 23.1 km²
- 634 / sq mipopulation density
- 71461ZIP code
About Leesville
Leesville is a city in and the parish seat of Vernon Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 5,649 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Fort Polk South micropolitan area and is additionally served by the Leesville Airport. The city is home to the Fort Polk (known as Fort Johnson from 2023-2025) U.S. Army installation.
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Living in Leesville
- Median household income
- $37,500
- Median home value
- $118,600
- Median rent
- $894/mo
- Median age
- 34.3
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Leesville had 5,649 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,649 |
|---|---|
| Density | 634 per sq mi (245 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Leesville at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Vernon Parish |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,649 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.91 sq mi (23.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km²) |
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.1411° N, 93.2842° W |
| ZIP code | 71461 |
| Official website | leesvillela.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2243010 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Leesville
- New Llano2.6 mi S
- Fort Johnson North7.1 mi SE
- Fort Johnson South7.2 mi SE
- Anacoco8.8 mi NW
- Hornbeck14.4 mi NW
- Rosepine15.0 mi S
- Simpson18.0 mi NE
- South Toledo Bend, TX18.8 mi W
- DeRidder20.5 mi S
- Florien24.2 mi NW
- Pitkin25.3 mi SE
- Sugartown26.3 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Leesville
What county is Leesville in?
Leesville is in Vernon Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Leesville, LA?
5,649 people lived in Leesville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Leesville, LA?
The ZIP code of Leesville is 71461.
What is the elevation of Leesville?
253 feet (77 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Leesville?
New Llano (2.6 mi), Fort Johnson North (7.1 mi), Fort Johnson South (7.2 mi), Anacoco (8.8 mi), Hornbeck (14.4 mi).
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