71424 ZIP Code — Elmer, LA

Rapides County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71424 is located in Elmer, Louisiana, within Rapides County. It covers approximately 36.85 square miles and serves a population of 1,398 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71424

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $145,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($60,682) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 57 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

1,398

population

36.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71424 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71424

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71424. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elmer	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71466 Otis (6.4 mi) 71485 Woodworth (8.7 mi) 71409 Boyce (9.1 mi) 71303 Alexandria (10.5 mi) 71433 Glenmora (11.6 mi) 71438 Hineston (11.6 mi) 71301 Alexandria (12.7 mi) 71430 Forest Hill (13.5 mi) 71359 Pineville (17 mi) 71447 Lena (17.8 mi) 71360 Pineville (18.2 mi) 71346 Lecompte (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,398
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	36.85 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	31.1832
Longitude	-92.6715
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	52.6%	52.1%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	16.9%	26.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	25.8%	17.6%	18.3%
Over $200k	4.7%	3.7%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,398

Population

People per sq mi

28.2

Median age

$60,682

Median household income

$33,642

Per capita income

$145,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

93.0%

Home ownership

1.5%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

522

Housing units

25.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

115

Under 5

119

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

104

35–44

110

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	551	39.4%
18 and over	847	60.6%
65 and over	154	11.0%
Median age	28.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	1,398	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.6%	52.1%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	16.9%	26.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	25.8%	17.6%	18.3%
Over $200k	4.7%	3.7%	4.7%

Under $10k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 5.7%

$35k–$50k 17.2%

$50k–$75k 24.8%

$75k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 3.0%

$150k–$200k 12.7%

$200k+ 13.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	5.7%
$35k–$50k	17.2%
$50k–$75k	24.8%
$75k–$100k	11.4%
$100k–$150k	3.0%
$150k–$200k	12.7%
$200k+	13.6%
Median income	$60,682

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.6%

$50k–$100k 38.0%

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$150k–$200k 16.6%

$200k–$300k 29.2%

$300k–$500k 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$145,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	93.0%
Renter occupied	7.0%
Vacant	15.0%
Single-family detached	50.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	49.4%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.5%
2000–2009	11.7%
1990–1999	16.0%
1980–1989	32.3%
1970–1979	22.9%
1960–1969	1.3%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	3.2%
1939 or earlier	1.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	24.5%
3 bedrooms	64.0%
4 bedrooms	9.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.8%
1 vehicle	11.9%
2 vehicles	33.3%
3 or more	41.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	76.3%
Propane / LP gas	20.6%
Wood	3.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	169	35.8%
Cohabiting couple	29	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	149	31.6%
Female householder, no spouse	125	26.5%
Households with children under 18	156	33.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	139	29.4%
Average household size	2.96

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.2%	2.0%
Married	38.2%	39.7%
Separated	0.9%	0.0%
Widowed	3.0%	34.6%
Divorced	20.6%	23.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 59.8%

Some college, no degree 12.1%

Associate's degree 2.9%

Bachelor's degree 23.6%

Graduate / professional 1.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	25.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	4.3%
Kindergarten	27	7.8%
Elementary school	210	60.3%
High school	89	25.6%
College / grad school	7	2.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 43.3%

Education & healthcare 14.4%

Finance & real estate 11.5%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Agriculture & mining 7.3%

Retail trade 4.2%

Professional & management 3.7%

Other services 3.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Public administration 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.0%
Service	5.6%
Sales & office	15.0%
Natural resources & construction	47.9%
Production & transportation	5.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.9%
Government	5.6%
Self-employed	12.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	16.2%
Other means	8.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	57.3

Poverty

All people 1.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.5%

Married-couple families 6.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.4%
Retirement income	24.8%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.9%
High blood pressure	37.6%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	19.7%
No physical activity	31.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	27.9%
Fair or poor health	18.2%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	56.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	17.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	23	2.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.0%
Under 18	5.8%
18–64 years	6.2%
65 and over	69.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.2%
Public insurance	30.8%
No insurance	10.3%
Uninsured under 19	6.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,189	85.1%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,398	100.0%
Born in same state	1,398	100.0%
Born in different state	1,162	83.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	727	52%
Italian	58	4.1%
French	39	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	7	0.5%
Polish	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.8%
Internet access	84.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71424

What city is ZIP code 71424 in?

ZIP code 71424 is primarily assigned to Elmer, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71424 in?

ZIP code 71424 falls within Rapides County, Louisiana.

Is ZIP code 71424 family-oriented?

39% of residents in ZIP code 71424 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 71424 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 71424 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71424?

The median home value in ZIP code 71424 is $145,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 71424?

ZIP code 71424 has an estimated population of 1,398 residents, with a density of 38 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 71424 in?

ZIP code 71424 observes the CST timezone.