ZIP code 71243
Where is ZIP code 71243?
Fort Necessity, Louisiana
Franklin Parish · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 71243 belongs to Fort Necessity, Louisiana in Franklin Parish. 71243 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 152 people live in the 71243 area, where the median household income is $77,847. The closest ZIP codes are 71249 (Jigger, 4.7 mi east), 71324 (Chase, 8.3 mi northeast) and 71378 (Wisner, 9.4 mi east).
| ZIP code | 71243 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Fort Necessity |
| Also accepted | Extension, Ft Necessity |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Franklin Parish |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 318 |
| Coordinates | 32.0434, -91.8257 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 712 |
Population and income in 71243
| Population | 152 · lower than 93% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 6 · lower than 95% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 45.2 years · higher than 77% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 58% / 42% |
| Median household income | $77,847 · higher than 81% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $24,849 |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 39% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $166,300 · higher than 53% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 72 |
| Households | 43 (3.53 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 93% / 7.0% |
| Land area | 25.51 sq mi (plus 1.29 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71243. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 71243
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71249 | Jigger, LA | 4.7 mi E | PO Box only |
| 71324 | Chase, LA | 8.3 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 71378 | Wisner, LA | 9.4 mi E | Standard |
| 71425 | Enterprise, LA | 9.9 mi S | Standard |
| 71295 | Winnsboro, LA | 10.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 71336 | Gilbert, LA | 13.7 mi E | Standard |
| 71368 | Sicily Island, LA | 15.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 71418 | Columbia, LA | 17.6 mi W | Standard |
| 71219 | Baskin, LA | 18.2 mi N | Standard |
| 71415 | Clarks, LA | 18.3 mi W | PO Box only |
| 71340 | Harrisonburg, LA | 18.4 mi S | Standard |
| 71230 | Crowville, LA | 19.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 71243 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 71243
123 MAIN ST
FORT NECESSITY LA 71243
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts EXTENSION and FT NECESSITY as the city name for 71243. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (71243-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 71243?
- 71243 is a Fort Necessity, Louisiana ZIP code. Extension and Ft Necessity are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 71243 in?
- ZIP code 71243 is in Franklin Parish, Louisiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 71243 in?
- 71243 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 71243?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 71243 use area code 318.
- What is the population of ZIP code 71243?
- About 152 people live in ZIP code 71243, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 71243?
- The median household income in 71243 is $77,847 a year, higher than 81% of Louisiana ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 71243?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 71243 are 71249 (Jigger, 4.7 miles), 71324 (Chase, 8.3 miles), 71378 (Wisner, 9.4 miles) and 71425 (Enterprise, 9.9 miles).