The U.S. ZIP Code 71430 is associated with Forest Hill, LA in Rapides County. Approximately 22% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $40,685. The median age in 71430 is estimated to at 48.8 years, and about 29.6% of residents are aged 62 years and older. In this Louisiana region, an estimated 77.1% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $19,438. The current population estimate for this region is 2,875.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 71430 is $40,685, while the region's mean household income is $51,174. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $19,438. The per capita income in ZIP Code 71430 of $19,438 is approximately 30.39% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $27,923. An estimated 22.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately132.63% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.4% of the population in 71430 earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, while an estimated 19.9% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 0.0% of 71430 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 1.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 19.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 21.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 14.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 13.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 14.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.4% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 71430 are older than average. The median age of 48.8 years in ZIP Code 71430 is approximately 28.08% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 74.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 29.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 21.3% of the population in 71430 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 18.3% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.4% of 71430 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 8.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 8.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 2.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 1.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 8.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 18.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 3.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 21.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.4% |
| 85 years and over | 2.3% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 71430 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 85.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 71430 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 85.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 71430, 77.1% of the population graduated high school, while 11.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 13.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 3.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 38.0% in this Rapides County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 13.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 9.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 38.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 23.6% |
| Associate's degree | 4.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 8.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 3.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 71430, 95.6% is one race, while 4.4% are two or more races. Approximately 25.6% of 71430 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 71430 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (86.6%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (8.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86.6% |
| Black or African American | 1.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 8.6% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1.1% |
| Some other race | 6.3% |
In ZIP Code 71430, 77.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 21.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Rapides County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 77.7% |
| Spanish | 21.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.3% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 71430, an estimated 25.6% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 23.6% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 1.1% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Rapides County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 25.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 23.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 17.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 7.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 10.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 4.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 71430 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.3 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 28.64% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 19.58% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 71430 | 11.07¢/kWh | 10.12¢/kWh | 6.76¢/kWh |
| Louisiana | 11.7¢/kWh | 10.73¢/kWh | 5.28¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.26¢/kWh | 12.76¢/kWh | 8.01¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 71430 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.34 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.84 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.38 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.45 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.53 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.37 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.46 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.82 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.89 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.23 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.09 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.2 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 71430, 49.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 17.7 minutes. Approximately 21.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 71430 work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining, while an estimated 21.1% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.4% of 71430 workers 16 years and over work in retail trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 21.7% |
| Construction | 9.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 7.3% |
| Retail trade | 0.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.2% |
| Information | 2.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 1.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 9.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 21.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 5.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 7.2% |
| Public administration | 8.3% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 71430, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 71430 in the past 12 months. Checking or savings account received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Rapides County region was problem with a credit reporting company's investigation.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 9 |
| Checking or savings account | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 9 |
| Closing an account | 1 |