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ZIP Code 71424
Elmer, Louisiana

ZIP code 71424 is in Elmer, located in Rapides County, Louisiana, within the Alexandria metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 1,219. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $49,038.

2020 Population
1,219
Census ZCTA
County
Rapides
FIPS 22079
Median income (est.)
$49,038
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
57.8 mi²
+ 0.2 mi² water

01Location & Geography

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

Primary CityElmer, LA
CountyRapides County (FIPS 22079)
StateLouisiana (FIPS 22)
Metro Area (MSA)Alexandria, LA Metro Area (10780)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates31.203796, -92.696144
Land / Water Area57.8 mi² land · 0.2 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 570 individual tax returns filed in 71424 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
28.1%
$25K–$50K
22.8%
$50K–$75K
15.8%
$75K–$100K
14.0%
$100K–$200K
19.3%
$200K+
0.0%
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 71424's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$49,038
▲ 2.3%
Filers earning $200K+
0.0%
▲ 0.0 pt
Total filers
570
▲ 1.8%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/71424/soi?year=… $46K 2020 $48K 2021 $49K 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 71424 ZCTA.

2000
1,081
 
2010
1,225
▲ +13.3%
2020
1,219
▼ -0.5%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortC
USPS Finance Number212678
City AliasesElmer

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71424 in?

ZIP code 71424 is in Rapides County, Louisiana (county FIPS code 22079).

What city is ZIP code 71424?

The primary USPS city for 71424 is Elmer, LA.

What metro area (MSA) is 71424 in?

71424 is part of the Alexandria, LA Metro Area (MSA code 10780).

What is the population of ZIP code 71424?

The 2020 Census population of 71424 was 1,219 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 71424?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 71424 is about $49,038. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.