ZIP Code 71438 Demographics

Rapides Parish, Louisiana  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 71438 compared to county averages.

Total Population

1,150

↓ 99.1% vs county

Median HH Income

$62,644

↑ +13.1% vs county

Median Home Value

$178,700

↑ +4.3% vs county

Median Age

51.3 yrs

↓ +36.1% vs county

Unemployment Rate

0.0%

↑ 100.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 71438 compares to Rapides Parish and Louisiana overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 71438 $63k Rapides Parish $55k Louisiana $58k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 71438 $179k Rapides Parish $171k Louisiana $198k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

8.7%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

89.2%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

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per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 71438 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$178,700
Down Payment (20%)$35,740
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,135P&I: $904 | Tax: $179 | Ins: $52
Rent (Local Median)
$1,500
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $365/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 71438, sorted by distance.

70656 13.6 mi away vernon parish 71474 15.7 mi away vernon parish 71439 37.1 mi away vernon parish 71429 40.9 mi away sabine parish

About Rapides Parish

Rapides Parish is located in Louisiana and has a total population of 129,536. The county's median household income is $55,407 and median home value is $171,400. ZIP code 71438 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Rapides Parish

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.