ZIP code 71268
Where is ZIP code 71268?
Quitman, Louisiana
Jackson Parish · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 71268 belongs to Quitman, Louisiana in Jackson Parish. 71268 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 2,437 people live in the 71268 area, where the median household income is $69,018. The closest ZIP codes are 71247 (Hodge, 5.6 mi south), 71251 (Jonesboro, 7.5 mi south) and 71245 (Grambling, 11.6 mi north).
| ZIP code | 71268 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Quitman |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Jackson Parish |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 318 |
| Coordinates | 32.3564, -92.7085 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 712 |
Population and income in 71268
| Population | 2,437 · lower than 57% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 20 · lower than 78% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 47.1 years · higher than 81% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 52% |
| Median household income | $69,018 · higher than 73% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $44,273 |
| Below the poverty line | 17% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 17% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $154,500 · lower than 56% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $950 a month |
| Housing units | 1,200 |
| Households | 1,065 (2.29 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 84% / 16% |
| Land area | 121.67 sq mi (plus 0.19 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71268. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 71268
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71247 | Hodge, LA | 5.6 mi S | PO Box only |
| 71251 | Jonesboro, LA | 7.5 mi S | Standard |
| 71245 | Grambling, LA | 11.6 mi N | Standard |
| 71272 | Ruston, LA | 12.2 mi N | Unique |
| 71270 | Ruston, LA | 12.6 mi N | Standard |
| 71275 | Simsboro, LA | 13.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 71008 | Bienville, LA | 13.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 71070 | Saline, LA | 16.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 71226 | Chatham, LA | 16.4 mi E | Standard |
| 71227 | Choudrant, LA | 17.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 71273 | Ruston, LA | 17.6 mi N | PO Box only |
| 71001 | Arcadia, LA | 18.7 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 71268 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 71268
123 MAIN ST
QUITMAN LA 71268
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Mount Olive and Union Church: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (71268-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 71268?
- 71268 is a Quitman, Louisiana ZIP code.
- What county is 71268 in?
- ZIP code 71268 is in Jackson Parish, Louisiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 71268 in?
- 71268 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 71268?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 71268 use area code 318.
- What is the population of ZIP code 71268?
- About 2,437 people live in ZIP code 71268, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 71268?
- The median household income in 71268 is $69,018 a year, higher than 73% of Louisiana ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 71268?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 71268 are 71247 (Hodge, 5.6 miles), 71251 (Jonesboro, 7.5 miles), 71245 (Grambling, 11.6 miles) and 71272 (Ruston, 12.2 miles).