ZIP Code 71243: Fort Necessity, Louisiana
ZIP code 71243 is assigned to Fort Necessity, Louisiana, and lies within Franklin Parish. Its reference point is at latitude 32.0434 and longitude -91.8257 (32°02'36.2"N 91°49'32.5"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 71243
71243 is the only ZIP code listed for Fort Necessity, LA in our directory.
Across Franklin Parish there are 8 ZIP codes listed, and Louisiana has 749 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 71239 in Extension, LA, about 6.8 mi to the south.
| ZIP code | 71243 |
|---|---|
| City | Fort Necessity |
| County | Franklin Parish |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| Latitude | 32.0434 |
| Longitude | -91.8257 |
| DMS | 32°02'36.2"N 91°49'32.5"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 71239 (Extension, 6.8 mi) |
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Map of ZIP Code 71243
Map centered on 32.0434, -91.8257. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
ZIP Codes Near 71243
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 71243, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 71243, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Extension, LA (6.8 mi south), Wisner, LA (9.4 mi east) and Enterprise, LA (9.9 mi south). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Extension, LA – 6.8 mi south
- Wisner, LA – 9.4 mi east
- Enterprise, LA – 9.9 mi south
- Crowville, LA – 10 mi northeast
- Jigger, LA – 10 mi northeast
- Chase, LA – 10 mi northeast
- Winnsboro, LA – 10 mi northeast
- Gilbert, LA – 14 mi east
- Hebert, LA – 14 mi northwest
- Sicily Island, LA – 16 mi southeast
Schools Near Fort Necessity, LA
If you are moving to ZIP code 71243, check the school district serving Fort Necessity and Franklin Parish to confirm which public schools serve your street address.
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Parks and Outdoor Recreation
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Hospitals and Healthcare
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Residents of ZIP code 71243 may also use facilities in nearby Extension, Wisner and Enterprise.
Shopping and Dining in Fort Necessity
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Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Fort Necessity, Louisiana can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 71243.
To research local history, try searching for Franklin Parish records and archives along with the name Fort Necessity.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 71243, Extension lies about 6.8 mi to the south, Wisner lies about 9.4 mi to the east, Enterprise lies about 9.9 mi to the south, Crowville lies about 10 mi to the northeast and Jigger lies about 10 mi to the northeast. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
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Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 71243
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