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Rapides County
Flatwoods, LA
71427
71427 ZIP Code — Flatwoods, LA
Rapides County, Louisiana
ZIP code 71427 is located in
Flatwoods ,
Louisiana ,
within Rapides County .
It covers approximately 17.99 square miles and serves a population of
338 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 318 .
About ZIP code 71427
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $78,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $23,669. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 73 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 41%.
Overall, ZIP code 71427 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
338
Population density
19 / sq mi
State FIPS
22
County FIPS
079
Geography
Land area
17.99 sq mi
Water area
0.06 sq mi
Latitude
31.3835
Longitude
-92.8889
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
318
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
75.3%
52.1%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
5.9%
26.6%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
18.8%
17.6%
18.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.7%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$23,669
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 103 30.5% 18 and over 235 69.5% 65 and over 55 16.3% Median age 33.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 196 58% Two or more races 142 42%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
75.3%
52.1%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
5.9%
26.6%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
18.8%
17.6%
18.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.7%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.7% $10k–$15k 23.5% $15k–$25k 41.2% $25k–$35k 4.7% $35k–$50k 3.5% $50k–$75k 18.8% $100k–$150k 1.2% $150k–$200k 2.4% Median income $23,669
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $78,000 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 74.1% Renter occupied 25.9% Vacant 26.7% Single-family detached 65.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 34.5% Median rooms 6.7 Avg household size (owned) 4.48
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 31.0% 2000–2009 17.2% 1990–1999 29.3% 1980–1989 8.6% 1970–1979 4.3% 1960–1969 2.6% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 6.0% 1939 or earlier 0.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 19.8% 2 bedrooms 35.3% 3 bedrooms 25.9% 4 bedrooms 3.4% 5+ bedrooms 15.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 72.9% 2 vehicles 1.2% 3 or more 25.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 43.5% Propane / LP gas 54.1% Wood 2.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 18 21.2% Cohabiting couple 3 3.5% Male householder, no spouse 22 25.9% Female householder, no spouse 42 49.4% Households with children under 18 16 18.8% Households with seniors (65+) 40 47.1% Average household size 3.98
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 19.4% 42.0% Married 47.2% 13.0% Separated 0.0% 14.2% Widowed 0.0% 29.0% Divorced 33.3% 1.8%
Education
Less than 9th grade
12.1%
Some college, no degree
9.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 84.4% Bachelor's or higher 0.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 15 15.3% Kindergarten 64 65.3% Elementary school 4 4.1% High school 6 6.1% College / grad school 9 9.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
53.3%
Professional & management
11.1%
Finance & real estate
6.7%
Education & healthcare
6.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 66.7% Service 2.2% Sales & office 2.2% Natural resources & construction 24.4% Production & transportation 4.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 95.6% Government 4.4% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 95.6% Carpool 4.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 73.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
7.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 44.7% Retirement income 43.5% Supplemental Security 41.2% Cash public assistance 1.2% Food stamps / SNAP 28.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.7% High blood pressure 37.4% High cholesterol 37.5% Diabetes 12.0% Heart disease 7.8% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 9.5% Arthritis 27.2% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 9.1% Cancer 6.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.0% Binge drinking 19.6% No physical activity 31.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.7% Depression 28.1% Fair or poor health 18.7% Poor mental health 18.3% Poor physical health 13.2% No health insurance 14.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.5% Visited dentist 56.9% Cholesterol screening 88.1% Teeth loss 18.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 2 0.9%
Disability % Any disability 41.4% Under 18 50.5% 18–64 years 21.7% 65 and over 89.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 27.5% Public insurance 76.3% No insurance 13.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 309 91.4% 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) 338 100.0% Born in same state 335 99.1% Born in different state 327 96.7% Foreign born 3 0.9% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 63 18.6% French 3 0.9%
Ancestry Count % Italian 2 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 25.1% Internet access 97.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71427
What city is ZIP code 71427 in?
ZIP code 71427 is primarily assigned to Flatwoods, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 71427 in?
ZIP code 71427 falls within Rapides County, Louisiana.
Is ZIP code 71427 family-oriented?
31% of residents in ZIP code 71427 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Does ZIP code 71427 have a large retiree population?
45% of households in ZIP code 71427 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71427?
18% of residents in ZIP code 71427 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 71427?
The median household income in ZIP code 71427 is $23,669, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 71427 in?
ZIP code 71427 observes the CST timezone.
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