City

Forest Hill, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Rapides County  ·  Louisiana

👥2,527Population
💰$39,917Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂34.2Median Age
🏠$174,700Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓24.2%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 9% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 50.3%Hispanic: 38.4%Black: 7.1%Asian: 1.2%Other: 3.1%Race
White50.3%
Hispanic38.4%
Black7.1%
Asian1.2%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
28%
18–24
6%
25–44
29%
45–64
19%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty19.6% ▲ 96% above avg
College Grads24.2% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 9% above avg
No HS Diploma160 (12.5%)
HS Graduate595 (46.7%)
Some College104 (8.2%)
Associates107 (8.4%)
Bachelors81 (6.4%)
Graduate Degree228 (17.9%)

Education

No HS: 12.5%HS Grad: 46.7%Some College: 8.2%Associates: 8.4%Bachelors: 6.4%Graduate: 17.9%Edu
No HS12.5%
HS Grad46.7%
Some College8.2%
Associates8.4%
Bachelors6.4%
Graduate17.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.5%Renter: 34.5%Tenure
Owner65.5%
Renter34.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,917 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$174,700 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,085/mo
Total Housing Units1,082
Vacant Units148

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
34%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Walked
16%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
67%
About Forest Hill, LA

Forest Hill is a city in Louisiana, located in Rapides County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,527 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.2 years.

Economically, Forest Hill is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,917 is below the national average. Approximately 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Forest Hill is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $174,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,085 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Forest Hill is less-educated. 24.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (50.26%).

Forest Hill, LA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Louisiana.

ZIP Codes in Forest Hill
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71430 2,527 $39,917 $174,700 $1,085 5.3% 24.2% 65.5%