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ZIP Code 71346
Lecompte, Louisiana

ZIP code 71346 is in Lecompte, located in Rapides County, Louisiana, within the Alexandria metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 2,598. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $39,655, and about 4% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
2,598
Census ZCTA
County
Rapides
FIPS 22079
Median income (est.)
$39,655
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
82.468 mi²
+ 1.407 mi² water

01Location & Geography

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

Primary CityLecompte, LA
CountyRapides County (FIPS 22079)
StateLouisiana (FIPS 22)
Metro Area (MSA)Alexandria, LA Metro Area (10780)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates31.118246, -92.37493
Land / Water Area82.468 mi² land · 1.407 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 1,120 individual tax returns filed in 71346 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
34.8%
$25K–$50K
25.9%
$50K–$75K
13.4%
$75K–$100K
8.0%
$100K–$200K
14.3%
$200K+
3.6%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 24% of 71346's total adjusted gross income, from 4% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($39,655) and the average.
Estimated median = median adjusted gross income per tax return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Differs from U.S. Census household income.

03Income Over Time

Year-over-year change in 71346's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$39,655
▲ 6.9%
Filers earning $200K+
3.6%
▲ 0.2 pt
Total filers
1,120
▼ 5.1%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/71346/soi?year=… $36K 2020 $37K 2021 $40K 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 71346 ZCTA.

2000
3,215
 
2010
3,040
▼ -5.4%
2020
2,598
▼ -14.5%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number215226
City AliasesChambers, Chickama, Lamourie, Latanier, Lecompte, Meeker

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71346 in?

ZIP code 71346 is in Rapides County, Louisiana (county FIPS code 22079).

What city is ZIP code 71346?

The primary USPS city for 71346 is Lecompte, LA.

What metro area (MSA) is 71346 in?

71346 is part of the Alexandria, LA Metro Area (MSA code 10780).

What is the population of ZIP code 71346?

The 2020 Census population of 71346 was 2,598 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 71346?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 71346 is about $39,655, with around 4% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.