71203 ZIP Code
Monroe, Louisiana
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 71203 |
| City/Town: | Monroe |
| County: | Ouachita Parish |
| State: | Louisiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 40,063 |
| Median Household Income: | $43,298 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,548 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,178 |
| Median Home Value: | $172,700 |
| Land Area: | 118.5 sq miles
307.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 6.0 sq miles
15.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 32.5820, -92.0186 |
Population Information (71203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 40,063 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,549 | 48.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,514 | 51.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,699 | 6.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,606 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,955 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,864 | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,559 | 8.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,062 | 15.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,731 | 11.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,616 | 11.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,122 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,287 | 5.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,137 | 7.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,503 | 3.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 922 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (71203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $172,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $935 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,178 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,839 | 86.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,339 | 13.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,313 | 56.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,526 | 44.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (71203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 25,380 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 612 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,915 | 7.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,736 | 30.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,945 | 23.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,627 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,754 | 18.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,791 | 11.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 29.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (71203 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $43,298 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $74,868 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $68,168 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,548 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (71203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 18,948 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,664 | 93.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,168 | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,315 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,977 | 79.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,865 | 16.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 786 | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 36 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (71203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,491 | 46.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 19,276 | 48.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 14 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 591 | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 10 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 375 | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,306 | 3.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 840 | 2.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 777 | 1.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 558 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 118 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 5 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 96 | 0.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (71203 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,321 | 8.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,024 | 6.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,096 | 14.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,736 | 11.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,859 | 12.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,742 | 11.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,178 | 7.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,956 | 13.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,063 | 7.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 864 | 5.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (71203 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,751 | 77.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,866 | 10.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 162 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 183 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 64 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,454 | 8.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (71203 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 259 | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 784 | 4.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,105 | 6.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 518 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,371 | 13.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 739 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 934 | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,152 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,102 | 6.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,808 | 32.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,516 | 8.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 598 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 778 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (71203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 23.5% | 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 (71203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 35,872 | 89.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 22,268 | 55.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 18,190 | 45.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,615 | 9.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (71203 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,389 | 76.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,386 | 29.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,661 | 17.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,177 | 7.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 298 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,589 | 17.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (71203 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,291 | 65.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 288 | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 515 | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 2,108 | 12.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 728 | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 421 | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 572 | 3.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,255 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (71203 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 56 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,757 | 10.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,748 | 16.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,395 | 13.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,282 | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,909 | 22.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,144 | 12.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,326 | 7.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 258 | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 303 | 1.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (71203 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 119 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,945 | 11.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,054 | 23.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,122 | 47.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,412 | 14.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 526 | 3.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (71203 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,297 | 29.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 156 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 10,226 | 68.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 12 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 139 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (71203 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,208 | 8.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,222 | 41.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,044 | 34.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,365 | 15.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (71203 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 646 | 7.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,006 | 12.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,595 | 19.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,616 | 19.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,835 | 22.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,143 | 13.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 436 | 5.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 36 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (71203 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,366 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $445 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $935 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.78 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.42 | 2.38 |
Households (71203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,839 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,797 | 39.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,304 | 15.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,770 | 18.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,511 | 37.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,582 | 30.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,973 | 26.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.62 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.45 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (71203 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,992 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,379 | 42.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,291 | 42.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 215 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,474 | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,610 | 44.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (71203 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,671 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 700 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 622 | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,652 | 39.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,295 | 19.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,402 | 29.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (71203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 29,975 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,986 | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 39,487 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,509 | 11.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 282 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,441 | 54.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,786 | 39.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (71203 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 34,810 | 86.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,610 | 11.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,359 | 72.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,190 | 25.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 366 | 7.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 61 | 1.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (71203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 38,826 | 96.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 120 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,237 | 1030.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,237 | 1030.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,237 | 1030.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 84 | 70.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 255 | 212.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 287 | 239.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 20 | 16.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (71203 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 37,364 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 35,991 | 96.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,373 | 3.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 413 | 1.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 467 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 327 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 166 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (71203 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,839 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,245 | 89.3% | 89.4% |
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