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ZIP Code 71302
Lecompte, LA, Rapides Parish
Population
13,579
Land area
57.8sq mi
People per sq mi
235
City
Lecompte
ZIP 71302 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 71302 at a glance
- ZIP 71302 (Lecompte) is about 2.2 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $34,669 a year, 43% less than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $110,000 (49% below Louisiana) and median rent is $850 a month.
Local data for ZIP 71302
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 71302, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,669
Poverty rate
32.4%
Median home value
$110,000
Prices -7.5% in a year
Median rent
$850/mo
Homeownership
56.6%
Bachelor's or higher
13.8%
Median age
36.7
Average commute
22.2 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
198
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
2,244
$98.95M annual payroll
PPP loans
$20.49M
446 loans
Campaign donations
$18.58K
21% D, 33% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 71302, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
524
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,688
5.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 39°F
60.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 71302, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
50.3%
U.S. 33.3% +17.0 pts
Diabetes
24.5%
U.S. 12.1% +12.4 pts
Smoking
24.5%
U.S. 12.8% +11.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.5%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities in ZIP 71302
ZIP codes near 71302
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 71346Lecompte | 4.8 mi | 91.8 |
| 71360Pineville | 6.3 mi | 193.1 |
| 71301Alexandria | 7.1 mi | 12.5 |
| 71485Woodworth | 8.7 mi | 46 |
| 71359Pineville | 8.9 mi | 0.1 |
| 71303Alexandria | 9.8 mi | 63.4 |
| 71330Echo | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| 71323Center Point | 11 mi | 20.7 |
| 71430Forest Hill | 13 mi | 122.3 |
| 71325Cheneyville | 14 mi | 66.3 |
| 71405Ball | 14 mi | 16.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 71302?
- ZIP code 71302 is in Lecompte, LA (Rapides Parish).
- What county is ZIP code 71302 in?
- ZIP code 71302 is mostly in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
- How many people live in ZIP code 71302?
- About 13,579 people live in the 71302 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.