71301 ZIP Code
Alexandria, Louisiana
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 71301 |
| City/Town: | Alexandria |
| County: | Rapides |
| State: | Louisiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 19,165 |
| Median Household Income: | $42,314 |
| Per Capita Income: | $29,225 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,556 |
| Median Home Value: | $148,900 |
| Land Area: | 12.5 sq miles
32.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 31.2742, -92.4671 |
Population Information (71301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 19,165 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,331 | 48.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,834 | 51.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,014 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,090 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,658 | 8.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,295 | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,109 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,372 | 12.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,691 | 14.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,254 | 11.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,411 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,111 | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,839 | 9.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 950 | 5.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 371 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (71301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $148,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $904 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,556 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,333 | 76.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,223 | 23.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,567 | 48.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,766 | 51.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (71301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,999 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 731 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,502 | 11.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,599 | 35.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,609 | 20.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 737 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,721 | 13.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,100 | 8.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 82.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (71301 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $42,314 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $66,431 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $53,561 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $29,225 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (71301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,871 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,797 | 88.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,038 | 11.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,274 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,889 | 75.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,509 | 19.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 393 | 5.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (71301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,217 | 37.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 10,499 | 54.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 65 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 348 | 1.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 358 | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 678 | 3.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 517 | 2.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 720 | 3.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 378 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 19 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 33 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 290 | 1.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (71301 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 777 | 10.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 830 | 11.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 783 | 10.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 757 | 10.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,040 | 14.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,305 | 17.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 500 | 6.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 736 | 10.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 287 | 3.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 318 | 4.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (71301 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,084 | 78.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 620 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 191 | 2.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 140 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 587 | 7.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 115 | 1.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (71301 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 25 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 544 | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 320 | 4.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 200 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 955 | 12.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 295 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 54 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 247 | 3.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 673 | 8.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,466 | 31.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,089 | 14.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 368 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 561 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (71301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 28.5% | 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 (71301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,419 | 85.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,712 | 45.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,069 | 52.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,173 | 11.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (71301 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,511 | 75.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,236 | 30.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,230 | 16.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 792 | 10.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 150 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,948 | 26.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (71301 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,522 | 78.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 148 | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 708 | 7.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 270 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 245 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 189 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 292 | 3.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 182 | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (71301 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 367 | 3.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 389 | 4.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 432 | 4.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 830 | 8.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,145 | 12.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,385 | 14.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,294 | 24.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,940 | 20.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 774 | 8.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (71301 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 154 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,003 | 10.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,684 | 28.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,493 | 47.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,086 | 11.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 136 | 1.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (71301 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,443 | 47.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 15 | 0.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,836 | 52.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 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: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 39 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (71301 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,162 | 15.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,120 | 42.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,109 | 28.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 942 | 12.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (71301 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 441 | 12.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 512 | 14.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 854 | 23.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 637 | 17.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 442 | 12.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 402 | 11.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 225 | 6.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 54 | 1.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (71301 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,392 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $388 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $904 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.71 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.35 | 2.38 |
Households (71301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,333 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,185 | 29.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,043 | 14.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,773 | 24.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,921 | 39.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,392 | 32.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,259 | 30.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.52 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.42 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (71301 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,539 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,587 | 47.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,442 | 32.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 167 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,084 | 14.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,935 | 38.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (71301 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,718 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 190 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 277 | 5.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,264 | 48.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,100 | 23.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 887 | 18.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (71301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 14,615 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,142 | 7.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,592 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,182 | 17.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 228 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,858 | 58.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,096 | 34.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (71301 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,805 | 82.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,149 | 16.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,944 | 61.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,205 | 38.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 766 | 24.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (71301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,335 | 95.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 92 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 830 | 902.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 830 | 902.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 830 | 902.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 32 | 34.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 415 | 451.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 31 | 33.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (71301 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,151 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,030 | 93.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,121 | 6.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 447 | 2.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 228 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 363 | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 83 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (71301 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,333 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,515 | 88.8% | 89.4% |
Alexandria, LA71301