71242 ZIP Code – Forest, Louisiana
71242 is a ZIP code serving Forest, Louisiana in West Carroll Parish with a population of approximately 67 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $36,667, which is below the Louisiana average and well below the national figure. Housing consists of 42% single-family (stable).
At 56.2%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. The poverty rate is 4.5%, well below the national average. About 25.0% of residents have completed a four-year degree, near the national rate. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 71263, 71266, 71254.
ZIP Code 71242 Data
Population
67
Median Household Income
$36,667
Median Home Value
Not provided
Median Rent
Not provided
Median Age
14.7
Unemployment Rate
56.2%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.0%
County
West Carroll Parish
State
Louisiana
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ZIP 71242 vs. Louisiana vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 71242 | LA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 67 | 8,866 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $36k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | — | $164k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $879 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 14.7 | 40.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 56.2% | 6.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.5% | 20.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 25.0% | 19.5% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 71263 – Oak Grove
- 71266 – Pioneer
- 71254 – Lake Providence
- 71286 – Transylvania
- 71250 – Jones
- 71237 – Epps
- 71253 – Kilbourne
- 71261 – Mer Rouge
- 71223 – Bonita
- 71676 – Wilmot
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71263 | OAK GROVE | 6,443 | $41,576 |
| 71266 | PIONEER | 1,786 | $62,250 |
| 71254 | LAKE PROVIDENCE | 6,772 | $29,008 |
| 71286 | TRANSYLVANIA | 379 | $60,347 |
| 71250 | JONES | 53 | $40,750 |