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ZIP Code 71254
Lake Providence, Louisiana

ZIP code 71254 is in Lake Providence, located in East Carroll County, Louisiana. Its 2020 Census population was 6,755. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $23,597, and about 3% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
6,755
Census ZCTA
County
East Carroll
FIPS 22035
Median income (est.)
$23,597
IRS SOI 2022 · approx.
Land Area
262.957 mi²
+ 11.109 mi² water

01Location & Geography

Authoritative geographic identifiers from the U.S. Census Bureau, ANSI, and FIPS standards.

Primary CityLake Providence, LA
CountyEast Carroll County (FIPS 22035)
StateLouisiana (FIPS 22)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates32.796482, -91.25338
Land / Water Area262.957 mi² land · 11.109 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 1,850 individual tax returns filed in 71254 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
53.0%
$25K–$50K
25.9%
$50K–$75K
8.6%
$75K–$100K
4.3%
$100K–$200K
5.4%
$200K+
2.7%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 30% of 71254's total adjusted gross income, from 3% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($23,597) and the average.
Estimated median = median adjusted gross income per tax return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Differs from U.S. Census household income. Estimate is approximate for this ZIP (median falls in the lowest bracket).

03Income Over Time

Year-over-year change in 71254's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$23,597
▲ 1.3%
Filers earning $200K+
2.7%
▼ 0.4 pt
Total filers
1,850
▼ 3.6%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/71254/soi?year=… $21K 2020 $23K 2021 $24K 2022
Median = adjusted gross income per return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Figures are nominal (not inflation-adjusted).

04Population Trend

Decennial U.S. Census population for the 71254 ZCTA.

2000
8,280
 
2010
6,759
▼ -18.4%
2020
6,755
▼ -0.1%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number215096
City AliasesGassoway, Hollybrook, Lake Providence, Lk Providence, Millikin, Monticello, Shelburn

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71254 in?

ZIP code 71254 is in East Carroll County, Louisiana (county FIPS code 22035).

What city is ZIP code 71254?

The primary USPS city for 71254 is Lake Providence, LA.

What is the population of ZIP code 71254?

The 2020 Census population of 71254 was 6,755 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 71254?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 71254 is about $23,597, with around 3% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.