71423 ZIP Code — Dry Prong, LA

Grant County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71423 is located in Dry Prong, Louisiana, within Grant County. It covers approximately 130.54 square miles and serves a population of 4,631 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71423

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $121,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,591. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 71423 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,631

population

130.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71423 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71423

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71423. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dry Prong	Acceptable
Dry Prong	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71407 Bentley (7.1 mi) 71417 Colfax (8 mi) 71432 Georgetown (11.5 mi) 71467 Pollock (12.1 mi) 71405 Ball (15.8 mi) 71405 Ball (15.8 mi) 71405 Ball (15.8 mi) 71404 Atlanta (16.6 mi) 71371 Trout (17.6 mi) 71454 Montgomery (18.7 mi) 71416 Cloutierville (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,631
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	130.54 sq mi
Water area	5.19 sq mi
Latitude	31.6005
Longitude	-92.5465
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	318

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.2%	50.0%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	37.6%	25.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	17.3%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.9%	7.7%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

4,631

Population

People per sq mi

39.7

Median age

$61,591

Median household income

$27,038

Per capita income

$121,600

Median home value

$960

Median monthly rent

90.4%

Home ownership

10.3%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

1,896

Housing units

12.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

117

5–9

267

10–14

222

159

15–19

133

204

20–24

170

219

25–34

182

328

35–44

273

377

45–54

314

190

55–59

158

165

60–64

138

271

65–74

227

123

75–84

102

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,113	24.0%
18 and over	3,518	76.0%
65 and over	741	16.0%
Median age	39.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.2%

Two or more races 7%

Black or African American 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	4,120	86.2%
Two or more races	336	7%
Black or African American	161	3.4%
Hispanic or Latino	148	3.1%
Other race	14	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.2%	50.0%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	37.6%	25.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	17.3%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.9%	7.7%	4.7%

Under $10k 5.3%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 8.3%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 26.0%

$75k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	8.3%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	26.0%
$75k–$100k	12.4%
$100k–$150k	15.6%
$150k–$200k	5.8%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$61,591

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.6%

$50k–$100k 17.6%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 17.2%

$200k–$300k 20.7%

$300k–$500k 7.2%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$121,600
Median rent / month	$960
Owner occupied	90.4%
Renter occupied	9.6%
Vacant	22.8%
Single-family detached	58.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	41.2%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.4%
2010–2019	17.5%
2000–2009	17.6%
1990–1999	20.3%
1980–1989	15.2%
1970–1979	10.0%
1960–1969	3.3%
1950–1959	6.2%
1940–1949	6.5%
1939 or earlier	2.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	8.1%
2 bedrooms	15.2%
3 bedrooms	51.8%
4 bedrooms	19.3%
5+ bedrooms	5.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.2%
1 vehicle	15.4%
2 vehicles	35.7%
3 or more	40.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.8%
Electricity	67.5%
Propane / LP gas	7.7%
Wood	10.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	991	62.6%
Cohabiting couple	64	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	187	11.8%
Female householder, no spouse	340	21.5%
Households with children under 18	597	37.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	494	31.2%
Average household size	2.93

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.9%	22.1%
Married	53.9%	56.1%
Separated	4.7%	2.7%
Widowed	1.0%	7.3%
Divorced	10.5%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.3%

Some HS, no diploma 13.8%

HS graduate 39.9%

Some college, no degree 14.7%

Associate's degree 12.4%

Bachelor's degree 11.2%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.9%
Bachelor's or higher	12.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	2.7%
Kindergarten	16	1.5%
Elementary school	626	57.3%
High school	224	20.5%
College / grad school	197	18.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.5%

Professional & management 13.3%

Other services 10.9%

Retail trade 10.5%

Transportation & utilities 10.3%

Manufacturing 6.6%

Finance & real estate 6.2%

Construction 4.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Public administration 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.1%
Service	16.0%
Sales & office	17.3%
Natural resources & construction	14.9%
Production & transportation	13.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.7%
Government	22.3%
Self-employed	13.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.1%
Carpool	3.7%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	3.0%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.2

Poverty

All people 10.3%

Under 18 years 9.2%

18 and over 10.6%

Married-couple families 6.5%

Female-led households 33.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.0%
Retirement income	32.2%
Supplemental Security	7.1%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	36.2%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	21.0%
No physical activity	29.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	27.3%
Fair or poor health	17.7%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	14.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	56.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	17.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	443	12.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.2%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	19.7%
65 and over	41.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.8%
Public insurance	50.7%
No insurance	13.1%
Uninsured under 19	4.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,454	96.2%
Spanish	4	0.1%
Other Indo-European	4	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,624	99.8%
Born in same state	4,624	99.8%
Born in different state	3,824	82.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.2%
Not a US citizen	7	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	387	8.4%
Arab	290	6.3%
French	195	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	44	1%
English	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.2%
Internet access	93.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71423

What city is ZIP code 71423 in?

ZIP code 71423 is primarily assigned to Dry Prong, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71423 in?

ZIP code 71423 falls within Grant County, Louisiana.

Is ZIP code 71423 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 71423 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71423?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 71423 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 71423 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 71423 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 71423 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 71423 in?

ZIP code 71423 observes the CST timezone.