ZIP Code 71427 — undefined, LA Demographics & Data

ZIP code 71427 covers LA in Rapides Parish with a population of about 232.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 23.7 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area code 318; U.S. House district LA-6; the ALEXANDRIA, LA media market.

Median household income in ZIP 71427 is about $67,663 — about 10% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 7.8%; unemployment rate near 0.0%.

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Agriculture, Administrative support, and Utilities; a mean commute of about 66.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $129,000 — about 63% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show owner-occupancy near 83.6% (about 18.2 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 71427 in LA, a household would need roughly $36,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $829. That sits below the local median household income ($67,663), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate normals for LA show little to no average snow and around 60.8 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 9 for ZIP 71427 (LA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.