71243 ZIP Code — Fort Necessity, LA

Franklin County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71243 is located in Fort Necessity, Louisiana, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 25.51 square miles and serves a population of 203 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71243

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $160,900.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry.

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.

Overall, ZIP code 71243 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

203

population

25.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71243 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71243

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71243. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fort Necessity	Acceptable
Fort Necessity	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71378 Wisner (5.6 mi) 71368 Sicily Island (10.2 mi) 71336 Gilbert (11.7 mi) 71295 Winnsboro (12.8 mi) 71340 Harrisonburg (13.6 mi) 71441 Kelly (19.1 mi) 71418 Columbia (19.3 mi) 71326 Clayton (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	203
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	25.51 sq mi
Water area	1.29 sq mi
Latitude	31.9653
Longitude	-91.8105
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	38.9%	60.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	40.0%	26.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	4.2%	11.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	16.8%	2.0%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

203

Population

People per sq mi

45.3

Median age

Median household income

$48,358

Per capita income

$160,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

11.8%

Unemployment

117

Housing units

25.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

35–44

45–54

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	58	28.6%
18 and over	145	71.4%
65 and over	33	16.3%
Median age	45.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	203	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.9%	60.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	40.0%	26.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	4.2%	11.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	16.8%	2.0%	4.7%

$25k–$35k 17.7%

$35k–$50k 25.8%

$50k–$75k 27.4%

$200k+ 29.0%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	17.7%
$35k–$50k	25.8%
$50k–$75k	27.4%
$200k+	29.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 27.4%

$150k–$200k 61.3%

$200k–$300k 11.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$160,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	47.0%
Single-family detached	78.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.0%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	20.5%
2000–2009	19.7%
1990–1999	23.9%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	4.3%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	31.6%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	100.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	53.2%
2 vehicles	46.8%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	56.5%
Propane / LP gas	43.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	49	79.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	13	21.0%
Households with children under 18	24	38.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	20	32.3%
Average household size	3.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.3%	4.5%
Married	81.7%	80.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	14.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 53.0%

Some college, no degree 21.6%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 25.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	25.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	54	93.1%
High school	4	6.9%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 42.7%

Retail trade 41.5%

Finance & real estate 8.5%

Education & healthcare 7.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	58.5%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	41.5%
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	84.1%
Carpool	8.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.3%
Retirement income	29.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	41.1%
High cholesterol	38.6%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.8%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	33.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.6%
Depression	25.5%
Fair or poor health	21.0%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	14.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	55.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	20.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	2.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	15.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.4%
Public insurance	27.6%
No insurance	8.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	203	100.0%
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)	203	100.0%
Born in same state	203	100.0%
Born in different state	198	97.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	147	72.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	23	11.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.5%
Internet access	91.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71243

What city is ZIP code 71243 in?

ZIP code 71243 is primarily assigned to Fort Necessity, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71243 in?

ZIP code 71243 falls within Franklin County, Louisiana.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71243?

The median home value in ZIP code 71243 is $160,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 71243?

ZIP code 71243 has an estimated population of 203 residents, with a density of 8 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 71243 in?

ZIP code 71243 observes the CST timezone.