71430 ZIP Code — Forest Hill, LA

Rapides County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71430 is located in Forest Hill, Louisiana, within Rapides County. It covers approximately 122.30 square miles and serves a population of 2,491 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 337.

About ZIP code 71430

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 $176,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

The gap between median ($48,188) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 31% 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. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 71430 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,491

population

122.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71430 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71430

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71430. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Forest Hill	Acceptable
Forest Hill	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71485 Woodworth (7.5 mi) 71433 Glenmora (8.2 mi) 71346 Lecompte (9.5 mi) 71325 Cheneyville (11.1 mi) 71424 Elmer (13.5 mi) 71302 Alexandria (14.4 mi) 71301 Alexandria (14.5 mi) 71303 Alexandria (16 mi) 71367 Saint Landry (16.9 mi) 71463 Oakdale (17.1 mi) 71360 Pineville (18 mi) 71359 Pineville (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,491
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	122.30 sq mi
Water area	6.65 sq mi
Latitude	31.0483
Longitude	-92.5059
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	337

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.3%	52.1%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	18.0%	26.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	17.6%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.1%	3.7%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,491

Population

People per sq mi

39.0

Median age

$48,188

Median household income

$28,315

Per capita income

$176,900

Median home value

$1,214

Median monthly rent

72.0%

Home ownership

18.1%

Poverty rate

5.9%

Unemployment

765

Housing units

15.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

168

10–14

190

15–19

20–24

117

25–34

132

175

35–44

199

138

45–54

156

55–59

60–64

141

65–74

160

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	781	31.4%
18 and over	1,710	68.6%
65 and over	379	15.2%
Median age	39.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.9%

Hispanic or Latino 12.4%

Two or more races 9.1%

Other race 6.3%

Black or African American 6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,818	63.9%
Hispanic or Latino	354	12.4%
Two or more races	260	9.1%
Other race	179	6.3%
Black or African American	170	6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	63	2.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.3%	52.1%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	18.0%	26.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	17.6%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.1%	3.7%	4.7%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 0.2%

$15k–$25k 17.3%

$25k–$35k 16.5%

$35k–$50k 16.3%

$50k–$75k 8.2%

$75k–$100k 6.1%

$100k–$150k 23.5%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 5.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	0.2%
$15k–$25k	17.3%
$25k–$35k	16.5%
$35k–$50k	16.3%
$50k–$75k	8.2%
$75k–$100k	6.1%
$100k–$150k	23.5%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	5.7%
Median income	$48,188

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.2%

$50k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 4.7%

$150k–$200k 23.4%

$200k–$300k 20.2%

$300k–$500k 16.6%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$176,900
Median rent / month	$1,214
Owner occupied	72.0%
Renter occupied	28.0%
Vacant	13.1%
Single-family detached	54.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	44.8%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	5.0%
2010–2019	8.9%
2000–2009	13.1%
1990–1999	22.2%
1980–1989	15.5%
1970–1979	15.5%
1960–1969	2.5%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	7.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.0%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	21.2%
3 bedrooms	55.2%
4 bedrooms	15.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	20.8%
1 vehicle	25.7%
2 vehicles	32.0%
3 or more	21.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.7%
Electricity	66.0%
Propane / LP gas	0.8%
Wood	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	501	57.0%
Cohabiting couple	59	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	155	17.6%
Female householder, no spouse	164	18.7%
Households with children under 18	411	46.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	220	25.0%
Average household size	2.83

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.6%	21.0%
Married	65.9%	55.7%
Separated	0.1%	8.7%
Widowed	0.2%	5.3%
Divorced	10.2%	9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 15.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 43.0%

Some college, no degree 12.7%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 10.0%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.2%
Bachelor's or higher	15.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	2.6%
Kindergarten	4	0.6%
Elementary school	440	63.9%
High school	174	25.3%
College / grad school	53	7.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 26.7%

Education & healthcare 15.0%

Construction 12.1%

Wholesale trade 10.2%

Transportation & utilities 10.0%

Retail trade 8.3%

Public administration 4.0%

Professional & management 3.6%

Manufacturing 3.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.6%

Information 2.0%

Other services 2.0%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.0%
Service	16.3%
Sales & office	11.4%
Natural resources & construction	22.5%
Production & transportation	13.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.5%
Government	10.2%
Self-employed	18.9%
Unpaid family workers	1.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	59.3%
Carpool	8.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	15.8%
Work from home	15.5%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.2

Poverty

All people 18.1%

Under 18 years 22.7%

18 and over 16.1%

Married-couple families 22.6%

Female-led households 12.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.7%
Retirement income	13.5%
Supplemental Security	10.8%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.8%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	24.3%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	19.5%
No physical activity	34.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	26.2%
Fair or poor health	19.6%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	20.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	54.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	18.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	77	4.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.8%
Under 18	0.5%
18–64 years	14.4%
65 and over	39.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.3%
Public insurance	47.7%
No insurance	20.0%
Uninsured under 19	11.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,322	93.2%
Spanish	419	18.0%
Other Indo-European	411	17.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.3%
Other languages	1	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,095	84.1%
Born in same state	2,094	84.1%
Born in different state	1,809	72.6%
Foreign born	1	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	396	15.9%
Not a US citizen	20	5.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,044	41.9%
French	104	4.2%
Italian	52	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	29	1.2%
German	14	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.3%
Internet access	97.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71430

What city is ZIP code 71430 in?

ZIP code 71430 is primarily assigned to Forest Hill, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71430 in?

ZIP code 71430 falls within Rapides County, Louisiana.

Is ZIP code 71430 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 71430 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71430?

18% of residents in ZIP code 71430 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71430?

The median home value in ZIP code 71430 is $176,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 71430?

ZIP code 71430 has an estimated population of 2,491 residents, with a density of 20 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 71430 in?

ZIP code 71430 observes the CST timezone.