ZIP code 71247
Where is ZIP code 71247?
Hodge, Louisiana
Jackson Parish · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 71247 belongs to Hodge, Louisiana in Jackson Parish. 71247 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Hodge post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 318. About 1,133 people live in the 71247 area, where the median household income is $34,531. The closest ZIP codes are 71251 (Jonesboro, 2.6 mi southeast), 71268 (Quitman, 5.6 mi north) and 71008 (Bienville, 10.9 mi west).
| ZIP code | 71247 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Hodge |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Jackson Parish |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 318 |
| Coordinates | 32.2768, -92.7235 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 712 |
Population and income in 71247
| Population | 1,133 · lower than 71% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 826 · higher than 82% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41.4 years · higher than 63% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 45% / 55% |
| Median household income | $34,531 · lower than 90% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $19,734 |
| Below the poverty line | 35% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 13% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $76,500 · lower than 94% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $709 a month |
| Housing units | 619 |
| Households | 473 (2.4 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 50% / 50% |
| Land area | 1.37 sq mi (plus 0.06 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71247. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 71247
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71251 | Jonesboro, LA | 2.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 71268 | Quitman, LA | 5.6 mi N | Standard |
| 71008 | Bienville, LA | 10.9 mi W | Standard |
| 71070 | Saline, LA | 12.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 71422 | Dodson, LA | 14.5 mi S | Standard |
| 71226 | Chatham, LA | 16.7 mi E | Standard |
| 71245 | Grambling, LA | 17.1 mi N | Standard |
| 71272 | Ruston, LA | 17.7 mi N | Unique |
| 71270 | Ruston, LA | 18.2 mi N | Standard |
| 71275 | Simsboro, LA | 18.6 mi N | Standard |
| 71410 | Calvin, LA | 21.7 mi S | PO Box only |
| 71016 | Castor, LA | 21.7 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 71247 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 71247
PO BOX 123
HODGE LA 71247
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid East Hodge and North Hodge: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (71247-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 71247?
- 71247 is a Hodge, Louisiana ZIP code.
- What county is 71247 in?
- ZIP code 71247 is in Jackson Parish, Louisiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 71247 in?
- 71247 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 71247?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 71247 use area code 318.
- What is the population of ZIP code 71247?
- About 1,133 people live in ZIP code 71247, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 71247?
- The median household income in 71247 is $34,531 a year, lower than 90% of Louisiana ZIP codes.
- Can I use 71247 for a street address?
- No. 71247 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Hodge use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 71247?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 71247 are 71251 (Jonesboro, 2.6 miles), 71268 (Quitman, 5.6 miles), 71008 (Bienville, 10.9 miles) and 71070 (Saline, 12.6 miles).