71203 ZIP Code, Monroe, LA
71203 is a ZIP code in Monroe, Louisiana in Ouachita Parish. It covers 119 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 71209, 71212 and 71201. 38,354 people live here in 15,189 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Louisiana ZIP codes. With about 324 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (56% own). Median household income is $52,326, below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Monroe, LA
- County: Ouachita County
- Land area: 119 sq mi
- Population: 38,354
- Median household income: $52,326
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 38,354 |
| Households | 15,189 |
| Median household income | $52,326 |
| Income per person | $31,000 |
| Median age | 34.5 |
| Homeowners | 56.3% |
| Median home value | $185,100 |
| Median rent | $1,042 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.7% |
| Broadband internet | 88.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 9.9% |
| $10–15K | 6.2% |
| $15–25K | 9.9% |
| $25–35K | 9.6% |
| $35–50K | 12.9% |
| $50–75K | 15.6% |
| $75–100K | 10.1% |
| $100–150K | 13.3% |
| $150–200K | 7.3% |
| $200K+ | 5.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.1% |
| 10–19 | 14.2% |
| 20–24 | 9.8% |
| 25–34 | 14.6% |
| 35–44 | 12.0% |
| 45–54 | 12.3% |
| 55–64 | 9.9% |
| 65–74 | 9.1% |
| 75+ | 5.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 29.6% |
| Owned outright | 19.7% |
| Rented | 38.2% |
| Vacant | 12.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 64.4% |
| Townhome | 1.3% |
| 2–4 units | 14.3% |
| 5–19 units | 7.6% |
| 20+ units | 5.2% |
| Mobile / other | 7.3% |
Businesses in 71203
679 business establishments with 12,646 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 158
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 87
- Accommodation and Food Services: 71
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 59
- Construction: 46
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 46
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 37
- Wholesale Trade: 35
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 71209 — Monroe city, LA (4.6 mi)
- 71212 — Monroe city, LA (5 mi)
- 71201 — Monroe city, LA (5.9 mi)
- 71229 — Collinston village, LA (7.9 mi)
- 71291 — Claiborne CDP, LA (9.1 mi)
- 71280 — Sterlington town, LA (10.5 mi)
- 71279 — Start CDP, LA (11.5 mi)
- 71202 — Monroe city, LA (12.8 mi)
Areas that include 71203
- Monroe, LA ZIP codes — 5 ZIP codes
- Swartz, LA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Lakeshore, LA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Ouachita County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Louisiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 8: highest median household income in Ouachita Parish
- No. 5 of 8: highest median home value in Ouachita Parish
- No. 5 of 8: highest share of households with children in Ouachita Parish
- No. 3 of 9: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Ouachita Parish
- No. 2 of 9: lowest median age in Ouachita Parish
- No. 5 of 8: fastest population growth in Ouachita Parish
Mail every home in 71203
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 71203, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 71203 in?
- 71203 is a Monroe, LA mailing address. By land area, 10% lies inside Monroe and 7% lies inside Swartz; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 71203 in?
- 71203 is in Ouachita Parish.
- What is the population of 71203?
- About 38,354 people (±1,845), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 37,438.
- What is the median household income in 71203?
- $52,326 (±$5,230), compared with $60,756 for Louisiana as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 71203?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 71203 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 71203?
- The closest, measured center to center: 71209 (4.6 mi, Monroe), 71212 (5 mi, Monroe), 71201 (5.9 mi, Monroe), 71229 (7.9 mi, Collinston), 71291 (9.1 mi, Claiborne) and 71280 (10.5 mi, Sterlington).
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