71242 ZIP Code — Forest, LA
West Carroll County, Louisiana
ZIP code 71242 is located in Forest, Louisiana, within West Carroll County. It covers approximately 0.03 square miles and serves a population of 67 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.
67
population
0.03
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
71242 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 71242
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71242. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Forest | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 67 |
| Population density | 2,233 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 22 |
| County FIPS | 123 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.03 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.7916 |
| Longitude | -91.4135 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 318 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
67
Population
2,233
People per sq mi
19.3
Median age
$36,667
Median household income
$8,234
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
50.0%
Home ownership
3.0%
Poverty rate
65.5%
Unemployment
6
Housing units
23.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
5
Under 5
3
7
5–9
5
6
10–14
5
6
15–19
4
5
20–24
4
9
35–44
6
1
55–59
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 31 | 46.3% |
| 18 and over | 36 | 53.7% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 19.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67 | 100% |
Household income
$10k–$15k
16.7%
$35k–$50k
50.0%
$50k–$75k
33.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 16.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 50.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 33.3% |
| Median income | $36,667 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
100.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 50.0% |
| Renter occupied | 50.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 50.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 50.0% |
| Median rooms | 8.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 5.17 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 50.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 33.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 16.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 83.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 66.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.3% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 16.7% |
| Electricity | 83.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4 | 33.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2 | 16.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6 | 50.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 10 | 83.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 5.58 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 76.0% | 0.0% |
| Married | 16.0% | 45.5% |
| Separated | 8.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 54.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
47.1%
Some college, no degree
0.0%
Associate's degree
29.4%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
23.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 6 | 18.2% |
| Elementary school | 11 | 33.3% |
| High school | 6 | 18.2% |
| College / grad school | 10 | 30.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Other services
100.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.0% |
| Service | 60.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 100.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 60.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 40.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
3.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
5.6%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 16.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 66.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 0.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 53.7% |
| Public insurance | 49.3% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 59 | 88.1% |
| 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) | 67 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 67 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 62 | 92.5% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 34 | 50.7% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 17.9% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71242
What city is ZIP code 71242 in?
ZIP code 71242 is primarily assigned to Forest, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 71242 in?
ZIP code 71242 falls within West Carroll County, Louisiana.
Is ZIP code 71242 family-oriented?
46% of residents in ZIP code 71242 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 71242?
The median household income in ZIP code 71242 is $36,667, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 71242?
ZIP code 71242 has an estimated population of 67 residents, with a density of 2,393 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 71242 in?
ZIP code 71242 observes the CST timezone.