ZIP code 71238
Where is ZIP code 71238?
Eros, Louisiana
Ouachita Parish · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 71238 belongs to Eros, Louisiana in Ouachita Parish. 71238 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 2,374 people live in the 71238 area, where the median household income is $34,018. The closest ZIP codes are 71225 (Calhoun, 8.8 mi north), 71226 (Chatham, 9 mi southwest) and 71292 (West Monroe, 10.3 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 71238 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Eros |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Ouachita Parish |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 318 |
| Coordinates | 32.3988, -92.3479 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 712 |
Population and income in 71238
| Population | 2,374 · lower than 58% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 22 · lower than 77% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 46.2 years · higher than 79% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $34,018 · lower than 90% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $27,262 |
| Below the poverty line | 26% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 9.9% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $146,100 · lower than 60% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $935 a month |
| Housing units | 1,336 |
| Households | 1,063 (2.23 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 84% / 16% |
| Land area | 107.59 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 71238. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 71238
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71225 | Calhoun, LA | 8.8 mi N | Standard |
| 71226 | Chatham, LA | 9 mi SW | Standard |
| 71292 | West Monroe, LA | 10.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 71210 | Monroe, LA | 12.7 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 71211 | Monroe, LA | 12.7 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 71213 | Monroe, LA | 12.7 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 71281 | Swartz, LA | 12.7 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 71294 | West Monroe, LA | 12.7 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 71291 | West Monroe, LA | 13.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 71227 | Choudrant, LA | 14.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 71207 | Monroe, LA | 15.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 71212 | Monroe, LA | 15.4 mi NE | Unique |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 71238 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 71238
123 MAIN ST
EROS LA 71238
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Cadeville and Okaloosa: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (71238-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 71238?
- 71238 is a Eros, Louisiana ZIP code.
- What county is 71238 in?
- ZIP code 71238 is in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 71238 in?
- 71238 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 71238?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 71238 use area code 318.
- What is the population of ZIP code 71238?
- About 2,374 people live in ZIP code 71238, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 71238?
- The median household income in 71238 is $34,018 a year, lower than 90% of Louisiana ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 71238?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 71238 are 71225 (Calhoun, 8.8 miles), 71226 (Chatham, 9 miles), 71292 (West Monroe, 10.3 miles) and 71210 (Monroe, 12.7 miles).