71242 ZIP Code, Forest, LA
71242 is a ZIP code in Forest, Louisiana in West Carroll Parish. It covers 0.0 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 71263, 71266 and 71254. 100 people live here in 26 households, fewer than in most Louisiana ZIP codes. Median household income is $38,833, well below the Louisiana median of $60,756; 81% of households have children under 18.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Forest, LA
- County: West Carroll County
- Land area: 0.0 sq mi
- Population: 100
- Median household income: $38,833
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 100 |
| Households | 26 |
| Median household income | $38,833 |
| Income per person | $9,525 |
| Median age | 19.7 |
| Homeowners | 57.7% |
| Median home value | not published |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | not published |
| Households with kids under 18 | 80.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 0.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.0% |
| Broadband internet | 100.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.0% |
| $10–15K | 19.2% |
| $15–25K | 0.0% |
| $25–35K | 0.0% |
| $35–50K | 57.7% |
| $50–75K | 23.1% |
| $75–100K | 0.0% |
| $100–150K | 0.0% |
| $150–200K | 0.0% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 20.0% |
| 10–19 | 34.0% |
| 20–24 | 13.0% |
| 25–34 | 0.0% |
| 35–44 | 28.0% |
| 45–54 | 0.0% |
| 55–64 | 5.0% |
| 65–74 | 0.0% |
| 75+ | 0.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 0.0% |
| Owned outright | 57.7% |
| Rented | 42.3% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 42.3% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 57.7% |
Businesses in 71242
5 business establishments with 21 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 71263 — Oak Grove town, LA (5.6 mi)
- 71266 — Pioneer village, LA (6.7 mi)
- 71254 — Lake Providence town, LA (10.4 mi)
- 71286 (14.5 mi)
- 71237 — Epps village, LA (14.6 mi)
- 71250 (14.8 mi)
- 71253 — Kilbourne village, LA (15.2 mi)
- 71261 — Mer Rouge village, LA (16.4 mi)
Areas that include 71242
- Forest, LA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- West Carroll County ZIP codes — 5 ZIP codes
- Louisiana ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 71242, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 71242 in?
- 71242 is a Forest, LA mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Forest.
- What county is 71242 in?
- 71242 is in West Carroll Parish.
- What is the population of 71242?
- About 100 people (±90), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 23.
- What is the median household income in 71242?
- $38,833 (±$14,859), compared with $60,756 for Louisiana as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 71242?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 71242 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 71242?
- The closest, measured center to center: 71263 (5.6 mi, Oak Grove), 71266 (6.7 mi, Pioneer), 71254 (10.4 mi, Lake Providence), 71286 (14.5 mi), 71237 (14.6 mi, Epps) and 71250 (14.8 mi).
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