ZIP code 71242
Where is ZIP code 71242?
Forest, Louisiana
West Carroll Parish · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 71242 belongs to Forest, Louisiana in West Carroll Parish. 71242 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Forest post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 318. About 100 people live in the 71242 area, where the median household income is $38,833. The closest ZIP codes are 71263 (Oak Grove, 3.9 mi northwest), 71266 (Pioneer, 8.4 mi southwest) and 71254 (Lake Providence, 12.2 mi east).
| ZIP code | 71242 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Forest |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | West Carroll Parish |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 318 |
| Coordinates | 32.8239, -91.3989 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 712 |
Population and income in 71242
| Population | 100 · lower than 95% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 3,571 · higher than 95% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 19.7 years · lower than 98% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $38,833 · lower than 82% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $9,525 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 18% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 26 |
| Households | 26 (3.85 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 58% / 42% |
| Land area | 0.03 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71242. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 71242
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71263 | Oak Grove, LA | 3.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 71266 | Pioneer, LA | 8.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 71254 | Lake Providence, LA | 12.2 mi E | Standard |
| 71253 | Kilbourne, LA | 12.7 mi N | PO Box only |
| 71286 | Transylvania, LA | 14.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 71250 | Jones, LA | 15.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 71237 | Epps, LA | 15.3 mi S | Standard |
| 71223 | Bonita, LA | 17.5 mi W | Standard |
| 71676 | Wilmot, AR | 19 mi NW | Standard |
| 71640 | Eudora, AR | 21.8 mi N | Standard |
| 71261 | Mer Rouge, LA | 21.9 mi W | Standard |
| 39113 | Mayersville, MS | 22.1 mi E | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 71242 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 71242
PO BOX 123
FOREST LA 71242
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (71242-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 71242?
- 71242 is a Forest, Louisiana ZIP code.
- What county is 71242 in?
- ZIP code 71242 is in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 71242 in?
- 71242 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 71242?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 71242 use area code 318.
- What is the population of ZIP code 71242?
- About 100 people live in ZIP code 71242, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 71242?
- The median household income in 71242 is $38,833 a year, lower than 82% of Louisiana ZIP codes.
- Can I use 71242 for a street address?
- No. 71242 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Forest use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 71242?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 71242 are 71263 (Oak Grove, 3.9 miles), 71266 (Pioneer, 8.4 miles), 71254 (Lake Providence, 12.2 miles) and 71253 (Kilbourne, 12.7 miles).