ZIP code 71251
Where is ZIP code 71251?
Jonesboro, Louisiana
Jackson Parish · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 71251 belongs to Jonesboro, Louisiana in Jackson Parish. 71251 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 318. About 8,026 people live in the 71251 area, where the median household income is $40,128. The closest ZIP codes are 71247 (Hodge, 2.6 mi northwest), 71268 (Quitman, 7.5 mi north) and 71422 (Dodson, 12.3 mi south).
| ZIP code | 71251 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Jonesboro |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Jackson Parish |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 318 |
| Coordinates | 32.2483, -92.6944 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 712 |
Population and income in 71251
| Population | 8,026 · higher than 67% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 43 · lower than 62% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 39.8 years · higher than 53% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 54% / 46% |
| Median household income | $40,128 · lower than 81% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $25,837 |
| Below the poverty line | 25% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 15% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $104,100 · lower than 79% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $751 a month |
| Housing units | 3,764 |
| Households | 2,866 (2.51 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 61% / 39% |
| Land area | 185.25 sq mi (plus 4.03 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71251. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 71251
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71247 | Hodge, LA | 2.6 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 71268 | Quitman, LA | 7.5 mi N | Standard |
| 71422 | Dodson, LA | 12.3 mi S | Standard |
| 71008 | Bienville, LA | 12.5 mi W | Standard |
| 71070 | Saline, LA | 13.5 mi W | Standard |
| 71226 | Chatham, LA | 15.3 mi E | Standard |
| 71245 | Grambling, LA | 19.1 mi N | Standard |
| 71473 | Sikes, LA | 19.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 71272 | Ruston, LA | 19.4 mi N | Unique |
| 71270 | Ruston, LA | 19.7 mi N | Standard |
| 71410 | Calvin, LA | 20.1 mi S | PO Box only |
| 71275 | Simsboro, LA | 21 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 71251 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 71251
123 MAIN ST
JONESBORO LA 71251
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Weston and Wyatt: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (71251-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 71251?
- 71251 is a Jonesboro, Louisiana ZIP code.
- What county is 71251 in?
- ZIP code 71251 is in Jackson Parish, Louisiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 71251 in?
- 71251 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 71251?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 71251 use area code 318.
- What is the population of ZIP code 71251?
- About 8,026 people live in ZIP code 71251, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 71251?
- The median household income in 71251 is $40,128 a year, lower than 81% of Louisiana ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 71251?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 71251 are 71247 (Hodge, 2.6 miles), 71268 (Quitman, 7.5 miles), 71422 (Dodson, 12.3 miles) and 71008 (Bienville, 12.5 miles).