ZIP code 71427
Where is ZIP code 71427?
Flatwoods, Louisiana
Rapides Parish · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 71427 belongs to Flatwoods, Louisiana in Rapides Parish. 71427 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 172 people live in the 71427 area, where the median household income is $48,750. The closest ZIP codes are 71447 (Lena, 3.8 mi northeast), 71434 (Gorum, 5 mi northwest) and 71455 (Mora, 5.6 mi west).
| ZIP code | 71427 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Flatwoods |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Rapides Parish |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 318 |
| Coordinates | 31.3849, -92.8812 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 714 |
Population and income in 71427
| Population | 172 · lower than 92% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 10 · lower than 91% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 26.5 years · lower than 95% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 40% / 60% |
| Median household income | $48,750 · lower than 66% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $16,195 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 0.0% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $151,500 · lower than 58% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 72 |
| Households | 46 (3.74 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 87% / 13% |
| Land area | 17.99 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 71427. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 71427
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71447 | Lena, LA | 3.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 71434 | Gorum, LA | 5 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 71455 | Mora, LA | 5.6 mi W | Standard |
| 71416 | Cloutierville, LA | 11.2 mi N | Standard |
| 71474 | Simpson, LA | 11.9 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 71409 | Boyce, LA | 12.3 mi E | Standard |
| 71472 | Sieper, LA | 14.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 71466 | Otis, LA | 14.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 71431 | Gardner, LA | 14.9 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 71417 | Colfax, LA | 15.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 71477 | Tioga, LA | 16.4 mi E | PO Box only |
| 71309 | Alexandria, LA | 16.4 mi E | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 71427 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 71427
123 MAIN ST
FLATWOODS LA 71427
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Pine Coupee: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (71427-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 71427?
- 71427 is a Flatwoods, Louisiana ZIP code.
- What county is 71427 in?
- ZIP code 71427 is in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 71427 in?
- 71427 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 71427?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 71427 use area code 318.
- What is the population of ZIP code 71427?
- About 172 people live in ZIP code 71427, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 71427?
- The median household income in 71427 is $48,750 a year, lower than 66% of Louisiana ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 71427?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 71427 are 71447 (Lena, 3.8 miles), 71434 (Gorum, 5 miles), 71455 (Mora, 5.6 miles) and 71416 (Cloutierville, 11.2 miles).