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ZIP Code 71430
Forest Hill, Louisiana

ZIP code 71430 is in Forest Hill, located in Rapides County, Louisiana, within the Alexandria metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 2,423. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $39,732, and about 3% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
2,423
Census ZCTA
County
Rapides
FIPS 22079
Median income (est.)
$39,732
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
85.557 mi²
+ 6.922 mi² water

01Location & Geography

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

Primary CityForest Hill, LA
CountyRapides County (FIPS 22079)
StateLouisiana (FIPS 22)
Metro Area (MSA)Alexandria, LA Metro Area (10780)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates31.04498, -92.4953
Land / Water Area85.557 mi² land · 6.922 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 970 individual tax returns filed in 71430 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
33.0%
$25K–$50K
28.9%
$50K–$75K
14.4%
$75K–$100K
9.3%
$100K–$200K
11.3%
$200K+
3.1%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 27% of 71430's total adjusted gross income, from 3% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($39,732) 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 71430's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$39,732
▲ 9.9%
Filers earning $200K+
3.1%
▲ 0.2 pt
Total filers
970
▼ 5.8%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/71430/soi?year=… $34K 2020 $36K 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 71430 ZCTA.

2000
2,192
 
2010
2,576
▲ +17.5%
2020
2,423
▼ -5.9%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number213133
City AliasesBennetts Bay, Blue Lake, Bucks Landing, Camp Claiborne, Forest Hill, Midway

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71430 in?

ZIP code 71430 is in Rapides County, Louisiana (county FIPS code 22079).

What city is ZIP code 71430?

The primary USPS city for 71430 is Forest Hill, LA.

What metro area (MSA) is 71430 in?

71430 is part of the Alexandria, LA Metro Area (MSA code 10780).

What is the population of ZIP code 71430?

The 2020 Census population of 71430 was 2,423 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 71430?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 71430 is about $39,732, 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.