Forest, LA ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve Forest, Louisiana: 71263 and 71242. Together they are home to 6,510 residents in 2,815 households. That is more than the 486 people counted inside Forest village limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary.
Forest village limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 486 |
| Households | 151 |
| Median household income | $40,347 |
| Median home value | $43,300 |
| Median age | 24 |
| Median rent | $950 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 6,510 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 2,815 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $44,260 (71263) to $44,260 (71263) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $44,260 |
| Homeowners | 79.0% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 22.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 4.3% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | not loaded yet |
Every ZIP code in Forest
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71263 | Oak Grove | 6,410 | 2,789 | $44,260 | $95,400 | 79.2% | 21.7% | 4.4% | — | — | 1% of its land |
| 71242 | Forest | 100 | 26 | $38,833 | — | 57.7% | 80.8% | 0.0% | — | — | 100% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Forest when at least 10% of its land lies inside Forest village limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Forest. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Forest.
Counties
- West Carroll County — 5 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Forest, LA?
- 71263 and 71242. A ZIP code is listed for Forest when at least 10% of its land lies inside Forest village limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Forest.
- What is the population of Forest, LA?
- The Census Bureau counts 486 residents inside Forest village limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve Forest hold 6,510 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Forest, LA?
- $40,347 inside Forest village limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $44,260 to $44,260.
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