71301 ZIP Code, Alexandria, LA
71301 is a ZIP code in Alexandria, Louisiana in Rapides Parish. It covers 12 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 71359, 71303 and 71360. 17,035 people live here in 6,827 households. At about 1,365 people per square mile it has suburban density, and owners and renters are mixed (48% own). Median household income is $43,098, below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Alexandria, LA
- County: Rapides County
- Land area: 12 sq mi
- Population: 17,035
- Median household income: $43,098
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 17,035 |
| Households | 6,827 |
| Median household income | $43,098 |
| Income per person | $27,797 |
| Median age | 40 |
| Homeowners | 47.9% |
| Median home value | $160,800 |
| Median rent | $927 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 16.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 27.5% |
| Broadband internet | 86.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 8.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 9.9% |
| $10–15K | 9.9% |
| $15–25K | 13.1% |
| $25–35K | 11.2% |
| $35–50K | 10.9% |
| $50–75K | 18.4% |
| $75–100K | 8.2% |
| $100–150K | 7.8% |
| $150–200K | 4.6% |
| $200K+ | 5.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.7% |
| 10–19 | 14.0% |
| 20–24 | 5.3% |
| 25–34 | 12.5% |
| 35–44 | 15.0% |
| 45–54 | 10.7% |
| 55–64 | 14.7% |
| 65–74 | 12.4% |
| 75+ | 5.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 21.7% |
| Owned outright | 14.7% |
| Rented | 39.1% |
| Vacant | 24.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 78.2% |
| Townhome | 1.7% |
| 2–4 units | 11.5% |
| 5–19 units | 3.1% |
| 20+ units | 4.1% |
| Mobile / other | 1.5% |
Businesses in 71301
988 business establishments with 17,582 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 199
- Retail Trade: 190
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 115
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 89
- Accommodation and Food Services: 85
- Finance and Insurance: 66
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 42
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 42
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 71359 — Pineville city, LA (4.2 mi)
- 71303 — Alexandria city, LA (4.8 mi)
- 71360 — Pineville city, LA (7.5 mi)
- 71485 — Woodworth town, LA (7.6 mi)
- 71302 — Alexandria city, LA (7.8 mi)
- 71405 — Ball town, LA (10.1 mi)
- 71346 — Lecompte town, LA (12.1 mi)
- 71409 — Alexandria city, LA (13.4 mi)
Areas that include 71301
- Alexandria, LA ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Rapides County ZIP codes — 23 ZIP codes
- Louisiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 17: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Rapides Parish
- No. 6 of 17: highest median age in Rapides Parish
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 71301, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 71301 in?
- 71301 is a Alexandria, LA mailing address. By land area, 71% lies inside Alexandria; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 71301 in?
- 71301 is in Rapides Parish.
- What is the population of 71301?
- About 17,035 people (±1,131), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 20,454.
- What is the median household income in 71301?
- $43,098 (±$6,504), 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 71301?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 71301 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 71301?
- The closest, measured center to center: 71359 (4.2 mi, Pineville), 71303 (4.8 mi, Alexandria), 71360 (7.5 mi, Pineville), 71485 (7.6 mi, Woodworth), 71302 (7.8 mi, Alexandria) and 71405 (10.1 mi, Ball).
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