ZIP Code 71443 in Kurthwood, LA

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:Kurthwood, Louisiana
Parish:Vernon Parish
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:9:04:03 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:318
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:31.3375, -93.1657
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71443 - Kurthwood, LA

ZIP Code 71443, Kurthwood

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationVernon County, LA
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points1 (1 homes)
PO Boxes0 No PO Boxes
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 71446
Key Facts
  • Kurthwood is classified as a PO Box ZIP code, meaning this ZIP primarily contains PO Boxes rather than street addresses
  • The post office maintains city carrier service (Route C) and general delivery service (Route G) alongside PO Box facilities
  • Only one street receives carrier delivery: S 3rd St
  • ZIP code 71443 is enclosed within neighboring ZIP 71446, suggesting it serves as a postal node within a larger delivery area
  • The facility supports 3 ZIP+4 codes covering 2 street records and 1 PO Box record
  • One named building appears in the postal database: the Postmaster facility

Postal Service Overview

Kurthwood is a small postal community in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, with a single street delivery route serving S 3rd St. The post office handles both PO Box service and limited street delivery for the immediate area.

The ZIP code's infrastructure includes one named building (the Postmaster facility) and minimal street coverage. City carrier service is available, though the community's size means most postal operations remain concentrated at the post office location rather than through extensive carrier routes.

Street Delivery

S 3rd St represents the sole street with carrier delivery in this ZIP code. The limited street network reflects Kurthwood's status as a small community hub rather than a residential center.

Service Pattern

This post office serves a PO Box classification with city delivery, indicating it functions primarily for centralized mail pickup while maintaining minimal street service. The presence of one general delivery route suggests the facility serves nearby residents who aren't part of the street delivery zone.

Street Name Patterns

Numbered Grid

The single numbered street (S 3rd St) suggests Kurthwood once had a traditional town grid, though current postal service covers just one street segment. The south-directional prefix indicates the street layout follows a cardinal orientation system typical of small Southern towns.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 71443 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:0Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 71443 is located in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Louisiana's 4th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 71443. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
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CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:04Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:12435.1 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


71446 | | 71441

Schools in ZIP Code 71443


We could not locate which school district 71443 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Simpson High School 4262 Highway 8
Simpson, LA 71474
District: Vernon Parish School DistrictNearby
Anacoco Elementary School 4726 Port Arthur Avenue
Anacoco, LA 71403
District: Vernon Parish School DistrictNearby
Anacoco High School 4740 Port Arthur Avenue
Anacoco, LA 71403
District: Vernon Parish School DistrictNearby
Hornbeck High School 2363 Stillwell Avenue
Hornbeck, LA 71439
District: Vernon Parish School DistrictNearby
East Leesville Elementary School 203 Belview Road
Leesville, LA 71446
District: Vernon Parish School DistrictNearby
Faith Training Christian Academy 603 E Mechanic St
Leesville, LA 71446
District: Private SchoolNearby
Oasis Of Love Christian Academy 7681 Hwy 1 Byp
Natchitoches, LA 71457
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Marys Catholic School 1101 E 5th St
Natchitoches, LA 71457
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 71443


Northwestern State University Of Louisiana 175 Sam Sibley Drive
Natchitoches, LA 71497-0002
Type: Post Secondary
Blue Cliff College-Alexandria 1505 Metro Dr Ste 1
Alexandria, LA 71301
Type: Post Secondary
Unitech Training Academy-Alexandria 2800 S. Macarthur Drive
Alexandria, LA 71301
Type: Post Secondary
Central Louisiana Technical Community College 516 Murray Street
Alexandria, LA 71301
Type: Post Secondary
Pineville Beauty School 1008 Main Street
Pineville, LA 71360-0000
Type: Post Secondary
Louisiana Christian University 1140 College Dr
Pineville, LA 71359
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.

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  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov