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ZIP Code 71417
Colfax, Louisiana

ZIP code 71417 is in Colfax, located in Grant County, Louisiana, within the Alexandria metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 4,691. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $38,725, and about 2% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
4,691
Census ZCTA
County
Grant
FIPS 22043
Median income (est.)
$38,725
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
138.853 mi²
+ 8.521 mi² water

01Location & Geography

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

Primary CityColfax, LA
CountyGrant County (FIPS 22043)
StateLouisiana (FIPS 22)
Metro Area (MSA)Alexandria, LA Metro Area (10780)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates31.508204, -92.64964
Land / Water Area138.853 mi² land · 8.521 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 1,760 individual tax returns filed in 71417 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
34.1%
$25K–$50K
29.0%
$50K–$75K
14.2%
$75K–$100K
9.1%
$100K–$200K
11.9%
$200K+
1.7%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 15% of 71417's total adjusted gross income, from 2% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($38,725) 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 71417's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$38,725
▲ 10.3%
Filers earning $200K+
1.7%
▲ 0.1 pt
Total filers
1,760
▼ 3.3%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/71417/soi?year=… $33K 2020 $35K 2021 $39K 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 71417 ZCTA.

2000
5,189
 
2010
4,932
▼ -5.0%
2020
4,691
▼ -4.9%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number211846
City AliasesAloha, Bagdad, Colfax, Fairmont, Mcneely, Rock

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71417 in?

ZIP code 71417 is in Grant County, Louisiana (county FIPS code 22043).

What city is ZIP code 71417?

The primary USPS city for 71417 is Colfax, LA.

What metro area (MSA) is 71417 in?

71417 is part of the Alexandria, LA Metro Area (MSA code 10780).

What is the population of ZIP code 71417?

The 2020 Census population of 71417 was 4,691 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 71417?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 71417 is about $38,725, with around 2% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.