ZIP code 71430
Where is ZIP code 71430?
Forest Hill, Louisiana
Rapides Parish · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 71430 belongs to Forest Hill, Louisiana in Rapides Parish. 71430 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 and 337. About 2,757 people live in the 71430 area, where the median household income is $63,636. The closest ZIP codes are 71448 (Longleaf, 2.8 mi southwest), 71433 (Glenmora, 6.2 mi west) and 71346 (Lecompte, 9.2 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 71430 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Forest Hill |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Rapides Parish |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 318, 337 |
| Coordinates | 31.0243, -92.5108 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 714 |
Population and income in 71430
| Population | 2,757 · lower than 55% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 23 · lower than 76% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 30.8 years · lower than 92% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $63,636 · higher than 65% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $32,093 |
| Below the poverty line | 16% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 21% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $180,300 · higher than 59% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $796 a month |
| Housing units | 1,048 |
| Households | 906 (3.04 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 67% / 33% |
| Land area | 122.3 sq mi (plus 6.65 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71430. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 71430
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71448 | Longleaf, LA | 2.8 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 71433 | Glenmora, LA | 6.2 mi W | Standard |
| 71346 | Lecompte, LA | 9.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 71485 | Woodworth, LA | 9.7 mi N | Standard |
| 71315 | Alexandria, LA | 10.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 70585 | Turkey Creek, LA | 12.4 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 71307 | Alexandria, LA | 12.4 mi N | PO Box only |
| 71325 | Cheneyville, LA | 12.8 mi E | Standard |
| 71424 | Elmer, LA | 14.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 71367 | Saint Landry, LA | 15.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 71438 | Hineston, LA | 16.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 71463 | Oakdale, LA | 16.9 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 71430 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 71430
123 MAIN ST
FOREST HILL LA 71430
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Bennetts Bay, Blue Lake, Bucks Landing, Camp Claiborne and Midway: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (71430-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 71430?
- 71430 is a Forest Hill, Louisiana ZIP code.
- What county is 71430 in?
- ZIP code 71430 is in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 71430 in?
- 71430 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 71430?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 71430 use area codes 318 and 337.
- What is the population of ZIP code 71430?
- About 2,757 people live in ZIP code 71430, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 71430?
- The median household income in 71430 is $63,636 a year, higher than 65% of Louisiana ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 71430?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 71430 are 71448 (Longleaf, 2.8 miles), 71433 (Glenmora, 6.2 miles), 71346 (Lecompte, 9.2 miles) and 71485 (Woodworth, 9.7 miles).