ZIP code 71417
Where is ZIP code 71417?
Colfax, Louisiana
Grant Parish · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 71417 belongs to Colfax, Louisiana in Grant Parish. 71417 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 4,940 people live in the 71417 area, where the median household income is $50,072. The closest ZIP codes are 71477 (Tioga, 8.1 mi southeast), 71423 (Dry Prong, 8.2 mi northeast) and 71407 (Bentley, 9.9 mi east).
| ZIP code | 71417 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Colfax |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Grant Parish |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 318 |
| Coordinates | 31.5079, -92.6568 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 714 |
Population and income in 71417
| Population | 4,940 · higher than 57% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 35 · lower than 66% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 40.3 years · higher than 56% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $50,072 · lower than 62% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $25,131 |
| Below the poverty line | 21% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 16% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $114,600 · lower than 73% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $774 a month |
| Housing units | 2,422 |
| Households | 1,848 (2.58 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 76% / 24% |
| Land area | 141.24 sq mi (plus 7.4 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71417. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 71417
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71477 | Tioga, LA | 8.1 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 71423 | Dry Prong, LA | 8.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 71407 | Bentley, LA | 9.9 mi E | Standard |
| 71447 | Lena, LA | 11.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 71409 | Boyce, LA | 13 mi S | Standard |
| 71309 | Alexandria, LA | 14.2 mi S | PO Box only |
| 71467 | Pollock, LA | 15.1 mi E | Standard |
| 71454 | Montgomery, LA | 15.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 71416 | Cloutierville, LA | 15.6 mi W | Standard |
| 71427 | Flatwoods, LA | 15.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 71303 | Alexandria, LA | 16.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 71405 | Ball, LA | 16.7 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 71417 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 71417
123 MAIN ST
COLFAX LA 71417
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Aloha, Bagdad, Fairmont, Mcneely and Rock: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (71417-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 71417?
- 71417 is a Colfax, Louisiana ZIP code.
- What county is 71417 in?
- ZIP code 71417 is in Grant Parish, Louisiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 71417 in?
- 71417 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 71417?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 71417 use area code 318.
- What is the population of ZIP code 71417?
- About 4,940 people live in ZIP code 71417, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 71417?
- The median household income in 71417 is $50,072 a year, lower than 62% of Louisiana ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 71417?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 71417 are 71477 (Tioga, 8.1 miles), 71423 (Dry Prong, 8.2 miles), 71407 (Bentley, 9.9 miles) and 71447 (Lena, 11.9 miles).