City

Forest, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  West Carroll County  ·  Louisiana

👥89Population
💰$39,063Median HH Income▼ 49% below avg
🎂14.7Median Age
🎓50.0%College Grads▲ 29% above avg
📊56.3%Unemployment▲ 1050% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.4% Female 41.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
18%
5–17
35%
18–24
20%
25–44
22%
45–64
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age14.7 yrs
Avg HH Size4.94
Below Poverty4.5% ▼ 55% below avg
College Grads50.0% ▲ 29% above avg
Unemployment56.3% ▲ 1050% above avg
HS Graduate8 (26.7%)
Some College4 (13.3%)
Associates6 (20%)
Bachelors6 (20%)
Graduate Degree6 (20%)

Education

HS Grad: 26.7%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 20%Bachelors: 20%Graduate: 20%Edu
HS Grad26.7%
Some College13.3%
Associates20.0%
Bachelors20.0%
Graduate20.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 44.4%Renter: 55.6%Tenure
Owner44.4%
Renter55.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
50%
$50k–$100k
50%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,063 ▼ 49% below avg
Total Housing Units18

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
44%
$50k–$75k
33%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
57%
Work From Home
43%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
100%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
15%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
31%
2000+
31%
About Forest, LA

Forest is a city in Louisiana, located in West Carroll County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 89 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 14.7 years.

Economically, Forest is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,063 is below the national average. Approximately 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 56.3%, more than double the national average.

The population of Forest is well-educated. 50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Forest
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71242 89 $39,063 56.3% 50.0% 44.4%