71202 ZIP Code
Monroe, Louisiana
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 71202 |
| City/Town: | Monroe |
| County: | Ouachita Parish |
| State: | Louisiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 26,680 |
| Median Household Income: | $27,627 |
| Per Capita Income: | $21,288 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,239 |
| Median Home Value: | $77,000 |
| Land Area: | 115.4 sq miles
299.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.6 sq miles
9.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 32.3999, -92.0566 |
Population Information (71202 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 26,680 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,578 | 50.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,102 | 49.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,953 | 7.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,205 | 8.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,979 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,155 | 8.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,690 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,361 | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,817 | 14.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,612 | 9.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,452 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,904 | 7.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,505 | 9.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 819 | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 228 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (71202 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $77,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $815 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,239 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,875 | 79.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,364 | 21.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,103 | 46.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,772 | 53.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (71202 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,698 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 574 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,062 | 18.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,480 | 38.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,140 | 24.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 761 | 4.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,061 | 6.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 620 | 3.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 78.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 10.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (71202 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $27,627 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $37,082 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $31,538 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $21,288 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (71202 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,108 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,887 | 86.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,214 | 13.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,798 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,264 | 79.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,302 | 16.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 294 | 3.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 27 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (71202 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,100 | 11.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 22,543 | 84.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 39 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 89 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 470 | 1.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 439 | 1.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 623 | 2.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 580 | 2.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 487 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 93 | 0.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (71202 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,575 | 17.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,112 | 12.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,523 | 17.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,068 | 12.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,277 | 14.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,202 | 13.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 619 | 7.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 382 | 4.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 83 | 0.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 34 | 0.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (71202 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,727 | 72.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,183 | 15.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 279 | 3.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 175 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 117 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 245 | 3.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (71202 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 54 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 220 | 2.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 327 | 4.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 64 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,151 | 14.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 510 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 118 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 372 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 511 | 6.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,538 | 32.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,283 | 16.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 229 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 510 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (71202 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 50.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (71202 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 22,001 | 82.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,674 | 25.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 17,755 | 66.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,027 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (71202 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,755 | 64.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,963 | 33.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,312 | 14.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,368 | 15.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 1,317 | 14.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,649 | 41.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (71202 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,328 | 74.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 168 | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 871 | 7.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 417 | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 222 | 2.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 58 | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 119 | 1.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,056 | 9.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (71202 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 82 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 458 | 4.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 918 | 8.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 900 | 8.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,146 | 10.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,070 | 27.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,522 | 22.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,396 | 12.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 552 | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 195 | 1.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (71202 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 42 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 618 | 5.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,414 | 21.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,446 | 57.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,587 | 14.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 132 | 1.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (71202 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,202 | 36.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 45 | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,426 | 61.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 39 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 13 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 150 | 1.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (71202 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,744 | 19.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,041 | 45.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,226 | 25.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 864 | 9.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (71202 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 966 | 23.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,936 | 47.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 728 | 17.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 206 | 5.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 133 | 3.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 96 | 2.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 24 | 0.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 14 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (71202 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $957 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $306 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $815 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.30 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.04 | 2.38 |
Households (71202 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,875 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,442 | 16.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 293 | 3.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,074 | 23.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,776 | 53.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,735 | 30.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,774 | 31.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.70 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.65 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (71202 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,430 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,454 | 61.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,825 | 17.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 698 | 6.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,057 | 10.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,397 | 51.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (71202 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,620 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 454 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 424 | 6.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,933 | 44.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,809 | 27.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,000 | 15.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (71202 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,212 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,164 | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 24,028 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,707 | 15.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 290 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,166 | 58.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,251 | 33.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (71202 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,321 | 87.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,022 | 11.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,986 | 65.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 986 | 32.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 178 | 5.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 50 | 1.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (71202 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 26,559 | 99.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 169 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 121 | 71.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 121 | 71.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 121 | 71.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 55 | 32.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 15 | 8.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (71202 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,727 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 24,054 | 97.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 673 | 2.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 513 | 2.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 81 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 70 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 9 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (71202 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,875 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,067 | 79.6% | 89.4% |
Monroe, LA71202