ZIP code 71474
Where is ZIP code 71474?
Simpson, Louisiana
Vernon Parish · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 71474 belongs to Simpson, Louisiana in Vernon Parish. 71474 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Simpson post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 337. About 348 people live in the 71474 area, where the median household income is $85,417. The closest ZIP codes are 71475 (Slagle, 7.5 mi southwest), 71455 (Mora, 10.3 mi north) and 71443 (Kurthwood, 10.4 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 71474 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Simpson |
| Also accepted | Temple |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Vernon Parish |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 337 |
| Coordinates | 31.257, -93.017 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 714 |
Population and income in 71474
| Population | 348 · lower than 88% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 16 · lower than 82% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 44.8 years · higher than 75% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 46% / 54% |
| Median household income | $85,417 · higher than 87% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $35,168 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 10% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $149,600 · lower than 58% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 203 |
| Households | 147 (2.37 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 95% / 5.4% |
| Land area | 21.26 sq mi (plus 0.04 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71474. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 71474
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71475 | Slagle, LA | 7.5 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 71455 | Mora, LA | 10.3 mi N | Standard |
| 71443 | Kurthwood, LA | 10.4 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 71427 | Flatwoods, LA | 11.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 71434 | Gorum, LA | 12.9 mi N | PO Box only |
| 71446 | Leesville, LA | 13 mi SW | Standard |
| 71472 | Sieper, LA | 14.3 mi E | Standard |
| 71447 | Lena, LA | 15.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 71496 | Leesville, LA | 16.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 71466 | Otis, LA | 16.8 mi E | Standard |
| 71438 | Hineston, LA | 17.7 mi E | Standard |
| 71461 | New Llano, LA | 18 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 71474 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 71474
PO BOX 123
SIMPSON LA 71474
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts TEMPLE as the city name for 71474. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (71474-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 71474?
- 71474 is a Simpson, Louisiana ZIP code. Temple is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 71474 in?
- ZIP code 71474 is in Vernon Parish, Louisiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 71474 in?
- 71474 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 71474?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 71474 use area code 337.
- What is the population of ZIP code 71474?
- About 348 people live in ZIP code 71474, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 71474?
- The median household income in 71474 is $85,417 a year, higher than 87% of Louisiana ZIP codes.
- Can I use 71474 for a street address?
- No. 71474 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Simpson use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 71474?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 71474 are 71475 (Slagle, 7.5 miles), 71455 (Mora, 10.3 miles), 71443 (Kurthwood, 10.4 miles) and 71427 (Flatwoods, 11.9 miles).