ZIP code 71254
Where is ZIP code 71254?
Lake Providence, Louisiana
East Carroll Parish · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 71254 belongs to Lake Providence, Louisiana in East Carroll Parish. 71254 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 codes 318, 601, 662, 769 and 870. About 6,397 people live in the 71254 area, where the median household income is $31,433. The closest ZIP codes are 71286 (Transylvania, 9.7 mi south), 39113 (Mayersville, 11.4 mi northeast) and 71242 (Forest, 12.2 mi west).
| ZIP code | 71254 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Lake Providence |
| Also accepted | Lk Providence |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | East Carroll Parish |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 318, 601, 662, 769, 870 |
| Coordinates | 32.8071, -91.1906 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 712 |
Population and income in 71254
| Population | 6,397 · higher than 63% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 23 · lower than 76% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 36 years · lower than 75% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 60% / 40% |
| Median household income | $31,433 · lower than 93% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $17,285 |
| Below the poverty line | 38% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 13% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $107,100 · lower than 78% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $652 a month |
| Housing units | 3,044 |
| Households | 2,295 (2.02 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 54% / 46% |
| Land area | 278.07 sq mi (plus 18.01 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71254. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 71254
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71286 | Transylvania, LA | 9.7 mi S | Standard |
| 39113 | Mayersville, MS | 11.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 71242 | Forest, LA | 12.2 mi W | PO Box only |
| 71263 | Oak Grove, LA | 14.6 mi W | Standard |
| 71253 | Kilbourne, LA | 14.9 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 39054 | Cary, MS | 15.3 mi E | Standard |
| 71276 | Sondheimer, LA | 16.2 mi S | Standard |
| 38745 | Grace, MS | 16.8 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 71266 | Pioneer, LA | 17.1 mi W | Standard |
| 38744 | Glen Allan, MS | 18.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 39159 | Rolling Fork, MS | 18.4 mi E | Standard |
| 38731 | Chatham, MS | 21 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 71254 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 71254
123 MAIN ST
LAKE PROVIDENCE LA 71254
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts LK PROVIDENCE as the city name for 71254. Avoid Gassoway, Hollybrook, Millikin, Monticello and Shelburn: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (71254-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 71254?
- 71254 is a Lake Providence, Louisiana ZIP code. Lk Providence is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 71254 in?
- ZIP code 71254 is in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 71254 in?
- 71254 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 71254?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 71254 use area codes 318, 601, 662, 769 and 870.
- What is the population of ZIP code 71254?
- About 6,397 people live in ZIP code 71254, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 71254?
- The median household income in 71254 is $31,433 a year, lower than 93% of Louisiana ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 71254?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 71254 are 71286 (Transylvania, 9.7 miles), 39113 (Mayersville, 11.4 miles), 71242 (Forest, 12.2 miles) and 71263 (Oak Grove, 14.6 miles).