ZIP Code 71247 — Hodge, LA
71247 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Hodge, Louisiana, in Jackson County. To mail something here you only need these five digits — but the four-digit extension narrows delivery to a single point, and it is what USPS bulk postage discounts are priced on.
ZIP code 71247 at a glance
| ZIP code | 71247 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Hodge |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Jackson FIPS 22049 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Population | 1,133 |
| Coordinates | 32.272550, -92.720770 |
How ZIP+4 works in 71247
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 71247. In practice one segment usually means:
- One side of one block — odd numbers on a street between two cross streets
- A single large building, or one floor of it
- A group of PO boxes, sometimes a single box
- A single business that receives enough mail to warrant its own code
That is why 71247 has no single ZIP+4: two neighbors across the street from each other usually have different ones. Enter a street address above and we will return the exact nine-digit code along with the standardized USPS address format.
Nearby ZIP codes
Showing the closest twelve. See every ZIP code within 25 miles of 71247.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 71251 | Jonesboro, LA | 4.7 mi |
| 71268 | Quitman, LA | 5.3 mi |
| 71422 | Dodson, LA | 14 mi |
| 71008 | Bienville, LA | 14.8 mi |
| 71270 | Ruston, LA | 16 mi |
| 71226 | Chatham, LA | 16.3 mi |
| 71275 | Simsboro, LA | 17.6 mi |
| 71245 | Grambling, LA | 17.6 mi |
| 71272 | Ruston, LA | 18.2 mi |
| 71070 | Saline, LA | 20.6 mi |
| 71031 | Goldonna, LA | 20.7 mi |
| 71238 | Eros, LA | 20.8 mi |
Questions about 71247
What is the ZIP+4 code for 71247?
71247 is the five-digit ZIP code. The ZIP+4 adds four more digits that identify a specific delivery point — usually one side of a city block, a single building, or a group of PO boxes. Because those four digits change from address to address within 71247, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 71247?
71247 is assigned to Hodge, Louisiana, in Jackson County.
Do I need to use the ZIP+4?
It is optional for ordinary mail, but it speeds up sorting and it is required for most USPS bulk-mail postage discounts. Many address-verification and e-commerce systems also use ZIP+4 to confirm a delivery point exists.
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