71303 ZIP Code
Alexandria, Louisiana
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 71303 |
| City/Town: | Alexandria |
| County: | Rapides |
| State: | Louisiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 23,505 |
| Median Household Income: | $67,717 |
| Per Capita Income: | $42,299 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,072 |
| Median Home Value: | $233,000 |
| Land Area: | 63.4 sq miles
164.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 31.2813, -92.5473 |
Population Information (71303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,505 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,007 | 46.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,498 | 53.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,235 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,605 | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,616 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,166 | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,459 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,640 | 15.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,180 | 13.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,498 | 10.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,954 | 8.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,148 | 4.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,731 | 7.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,521 | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 752 | 3.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (71303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $233,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,109 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,072 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,978 | 89.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,094 | 10.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,204 | 58.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,774 | 42.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (71303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,424 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 541 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,304 | 7.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,398 | 32.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,077 | 18.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 771 | 4.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,158 | 19.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,175 | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 32.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (71303 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $67,717 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $92,783 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $71,321 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $42,299 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (71303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,322 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,662 | 95.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 567 | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,531 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,837 | 73.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,206 | 20.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 619 | 5.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (71303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,865 | 59.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 8,330 | 35.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 94 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 459 | 2.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 62 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 691 | 2.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 383 | 1.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 901 | 3.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 480 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 105 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 316 | 1.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (71303 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 349 | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 196 | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 945 | 10.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 916 | 10.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 868 | 9.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,828 | 20.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 947 | 10.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,488 | 16.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 689 | 7.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 752 | 8.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (71303 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,686 | 81.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 505 | 4.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 346 | 3.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 46 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 325 | 3.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 606 | 5.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (71303 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 86 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 549 | 5.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 538 | 5.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 275 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,139 | 10.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 556 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 83 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 751 | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 922 | 8.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,286 | 30.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,446 | 13.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 260 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 771 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (71303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.8% | 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 (71303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,075 | 89.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,080 | 55.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,236 | 47.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,558 | 6.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (71303 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,032 | 78.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,867 | 31.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,127 | 23.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 447 | 5.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 18 | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,215 | 13.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (71303 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,307 | 62.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 302 | 3.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 406 | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 383 | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 729 | 7.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 600 | 6.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 551 | 5.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 794 | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (71303 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 125 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,292 | 12.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,756 | 17.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,123 | 11.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,437 | 14.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,632 | 16.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,660 | 16.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 640 | 6.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 219 | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 188 | 1.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (71303 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 162 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 669 | 6.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,258 | 22.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,678 | 46.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,036 | 20.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 269 | 2.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (71303 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,122 | 23.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 144 | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,672 | 74.3% | 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: | 40 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (71303 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 594 | 6.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,949 | 44.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,158 | 35.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,277 | 14.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (71303 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 215 | 4.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 466 | 9.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 542 | 10.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 868 | 16.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,514 | 29.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,278 | 24.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 286 | 5.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 35 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (71303 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,571 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $514 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,109 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.50 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.46 | 2.38 |
Households (71303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,978 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,755 | 41.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,383 | 15.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,228 | 13.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,415 | 38.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,093 | 34.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,804 | 31.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.49 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.10 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (71303 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,579 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,157 | 36.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,151 | 48.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 218 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 811 | 9.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,426 | 39.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (71303 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,848 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 449 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 229 | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,806 | 48.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,155 | 19.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,209 | 20.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (71303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,013 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,047 | 11.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,633 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,248 | 18.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 296 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,314 | 54.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,638 | 38.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (71303 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,496 | 82.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,713 | 15.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,090 | 56.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,555 | 41.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 632 | 17.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 68 | 1.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (71303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 22,635 | 96.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 149 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 870 | 583.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 870 | 583.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 870 | 583.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 88 | 59.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 68 | 45.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 104 | 69.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (71303 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,270 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,060 | 94.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,210 | 5.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 434 | 1.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 416 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 141 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 219 | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (71303 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,978 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,163 | 90.9% | 89.4% |
Alexandria, LA71303