ZIP code 71242: Forest, LA
71242 is a ZIP code in Forest, Louisiana, mainly in West Carroll Parish. About 100 people live here.
- Population
- 100
- Median household income
- $38,833
- Typical home value
- —
- Median rent
- —gross, per month
- Median age
- 19.7
- Homeowners
- 57.7%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 71242 details
| City | Forest |
|---|---|
| State | Louisiana |
| County | West Carroll Parish |
| Metro area | Not in a metro or micro area |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 0 sq mi |
| Population density | 3,333 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.2% of adults 25+ |
| Center coordinates | 32.79223, -91.41292 |
ZIP codes near 71242
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71263 | Oak Grove, LA | 5.6 mi | 6,410 |
| 71266 | Pioneer, LA | 6.7 mi | 1,673 |
| 71254 | Lake Providence, LA | 10.4 mi | 6,397 |
| 71286 | Transylvania, LA | 14.5 mi | 503 |
| 71237 | Epps, LA | 14.6 mi | 1,028 |
| 71250 | Jones, LA | 14.8 mi | 65 |
| 71253 | Kilbourne, LA | 15.2 mi | 376 |
| 71261 | Mer Rouge, LA | 16.4 mi | 1,171 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
About ZIP code 71242
What city is ZIP code 71242?
ZIP code 71242 is in Forest, LA, in West Carroll Parish.
What county is ZIP code 71242 in?
71242 is mainly in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of ZIP code 71242?
About 100 people live in ZIP code 71242, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 71242 in?
71242 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.