ZIP Code 71430

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Forest Hill · Rapides County · Louisiana

ZIP code 71430 in Forest Hill, Louisiana has a population of 2,576. The median household income is $63,636, which is 17% below the national average. Median home value is $180,300, 35% below the US average. 21.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 71430 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 222.1 square miles in Forest Hill, Rapides County, Louisiana. The area is home to 2,576 residents, producing a population density of 12 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 71430 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71430 sits at $63,636 (7% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $32,093. The poverty rate stands at 15.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $180,300 (2% above the state average) with median rent at $796 per month, and 67.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 71430 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rapides County, so you can benchmark 71430 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data — no estimates, no proprietary scoring.

Top industries in ZIP 71430

Top 5 industries — ZIP 71430 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 5 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 71430 (establishments) Top 5 1. Wholesale trade 7 2. Manufacturing 4 3. Retail trade 4 4. Transportation and warehousing 3 5. Other services (except public ad 3 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 71430. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 71430, Forest Hill, LA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,576

Population

222.1

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

30.8

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

17.0%

Foreign-Born

White 59.6%
African American 7.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 5.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.1%
Hispanic or Latino 37.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Income & Employment

$63,636

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$32,093

Per Capita Income

15.5%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 66.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Housing

1,048

Total Housing Units

906

Occupied Units

142

Vacant Units

3.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.1%
Renter 32.9%

$180,300

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

$796

Median Rent

1992

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Local Business Landscape

Census Bureau data shows 28 business establishments in ZIP 71430, employing approximately 162 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,417,000.

28

Businesses

162

Employees

$6.4M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 7 25.0%
Manufacturing 4 14.3%
Retail trade 4 14.3%
Transportation and warehousing 3 10.7%
Other services (except public administration) 3 10.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
71485 Woodworth, LA 1,804 8.4 mi
71433 Glenmora, LA 4,367 9.1 mi
71346 Lecompte, LA 3,040 8.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71430 in?
ZIP code 71430 (Forest Hill) is located in Rapides County, Louisiana. Rapides County contains multiple ZIP codes — see the full list at /counties/rapides-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71430?
ZIP code 71430 in Forest Hill, LA has a population of 2,576 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71430?
The median household income in ZIP 71430 is $63,636, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71430?
The median home value in ZIP 71430 is $180,300, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71430?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71430 is White at 59.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71430?
ZIP code 71430 has 28 business establishments employing approximately 162 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71430?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71430 are: Wholesale trade (7), Manufacturing (4), Retail trade (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71430?
In ZIP code 71430, 66.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71430?
In ZIP code 71430, approximately 67.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71430?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71430 is 15.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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