71291 ZIP Code, West Monroe, LA
71291 is a ZIP code in West Monroe, Louisiana in Ouachita Parish. It covers 65 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 71201, 71209 and 71212. 35,269 people live here in 13,727 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Louisiana ZIP codes. With about 539 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (66% own). Median household income is $71,639, above the Louisiana median of $60,756.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: West Monroe, LA
- County: Ouachita County
- Land area: 65 sq mi
- Population: 35,269
- Median household income: $71,639
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 35,269 |
| Households | 13,727 |
| Median household income | $71,639 |
| Income per person | $36,727 |
| Median age | 38 |
| Homeowners | 66.4% |
| Median home value | $227,000 |
| Median rent | $1,014 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.7% |
| Broadband internet | 88.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 5.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 8.2% |
| $10–15K | 3.0% |
| $15–25K | 7.4% |
| $25–35K | 8.1% |
| $35–50K | 9.5% |
| $50–75K | 16.2% |
| $75–100K | 13.3% |
| $100–150K | 18.1% |
| $150–200K | 9.1% |
| $200K+ | 7.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.6% |
| 10–19 | 11.6% |
| 20–24 | 5.6% |
| 25–34 | 16.0% |
| 35–44 | 12.0% |
| 45–54 | 12.2% |
| 55–64 | 11.1% |
| 65–74 | 10.1% |
| 75+ | 8.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 35.1% |
| Owned outright | 24.9% |
| Rented | 29.6% |
| Vacant | 10.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 70.2% |
| Townhome | 1.4% |
| 2–4 units | 7.9% |
| 5–19 units | 7.4% |
| 20+ units | 2.9% |
| Mobile / other | 10.2% |
Businesses in 71291
1,009 business establishments with 11,788 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 162
- Retail Trade: 161
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 111
- Construction: 101
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 94
- Accommodation and Food Services: 85
- Finance and Insurance: 69
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 62
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 71201 — Monroe city, LA (4.2 mi)
- 71209 — Monroe city, LA (6.4 mi)
- 71212 — Monroe city, LA (6.4 mi)
- 71203 — Monroe city, LA (9.1 mi)
- 71234 — Downsville village, LA (10.7 mi)
- 71225 — Calhoun CDP, LA (11.1 mi)
- 71280 — Sterlington town, LA (11.3 mi)
- 71292 — Brownsville CDP, LA (11.9 mi)
Areas that include 71291
- Claiborne, LA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- West Monroe, LA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Ouachita County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Louisiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 8: highest median household income in Ouachita Parish
- No. 3 of 8: highest median home value in Ouachita Parish
- No. 5 of 8: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Ouachita Parish
- No. 4 of 8: highest share of households with children in Ouachita Parish
- No. 4 of 9: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Ouachita Parish
- No. 5 of 9: lowest median age in Ouachita Parish
- No. 5 of 9: highest median age in Ouachita Parish
- No. 2 of 8: fastest population growth in Ouachita Parish
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 71291, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 71291 in?
- 71291 is a West Monroe, LA mailing address. By land area, 15% lies inside Claiborne and 8% lies inside West Monroe; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 71291 in?
- 71291 is in Ouachita Parish.
- What is the population of 71291?
- About 35,269 people (±1,728), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 34,670.
- What is the median household income in 71291?
- $71,639 (±$4,770), 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 71291?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 71291 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 71291?
- The closest, measured center to center: 71201 (4.2 mi, Monroe), 71209 (6.4 mi, Monroe), 71212 (6.4 mi, Monroe), 71203 (9.1 mi, Monroe), 71234 (10.7 mi, Downsville) and 71225 (11.1 mi, Calhoun).
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