ZIP Code 71242 - Forest Louisiana
Overview
ZIP Code 71242 is located in Forest Louisiana. 71242 is entirely within West Carroll Parish. Regionally, 71242 is located in the Monroe-El Dorado Area.
ZIP Code 71242 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Forest |
| Primary County | West Carroll Parish |
| ZIP Code Type | PO Box |
| Population (2022) | 67 |
| Area Code(s) | 318 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 71242 Map
71242 Demographics
The majority race/ethnicity residing in 71242 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 71242 is White. The current unemployment level in 71242 is 4.5%.
| Population | 67 |
| Population Density | 2,359 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 11% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 100% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 82.23% |
71242 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35 | 100% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
71242 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 421 | 83.37% |
| Black | 61 | 12.08% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 4.36% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.2% |
71242 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 0 | 0% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 5 | 45.45% |
| Masters Degree | 5 | 45.45% |
| Professional Degree | 1 | 9.09% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
71242 Geography
| Coordinates | 32.79321671, -91.41321564 |
| Region | Monroe-El Dorado Area |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 0.02839924 Square Miles |
71242 Schools
| School Districts in 71242 |