71303 ZIP Code, Alexandria, LA
71303 is a ZIP code in Alexandria, Louisiana in Rapides Parish. It covers 63 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 71301, 71485 and 71359. 25,138 people live here in 9,493 households. With about 396 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (56% own). Median household income is $67,156, above the Louisiana median of $60,756.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Alexandria, LA
- County: Rapides County
- Land area: 63 sq mi
- Population: 25,138
- Median household income: $67,156
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 25,138 |
| Households | 9,493 |
| Median household income | $67,156 |
| Income per person | $36,746 |
| Median age | 36.8 |
| Homeowners | 55.9% |
| Median home value | $244,200 |
| Median rent | $1,141 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.7% |
| Broadband internet | 90.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.3% |
| $10–15K | 2.0% |
| $15–25K | 9.2% |
| $25–35K | 12.6% |
| $35–50K | 8.7% |
| $50–75K | 15.3% |
| $75–100K | 14.0% |
| $100–150K | 15.1% |
| $150–200K | 8.0% |
| $200K+ | 8.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.9% |
| 10–19 | 10.9% |
| 20–24 | 7.8% |
| 25–34 | 15.4% |
| 35–44 | 12.1% |
| 45–54 | 9.4% |
| 55–64 | 12.9% |
| 65–74 | 8.3% |
| 75+ | 9.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 27.7% |
| Owned outright | 22.4% |
| Rented | 39.0% |
| Vacant | 10.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 58.3% |
| Townhome | 2.5% |
| 2–4 units | 11.9% |
| 5–19 units | 13.3% |
| 20+ units | 6.4% |
| Mobile / other | 7.7% |
Businesses in 71303
840 business establishments with 9,869 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 215
- Retail Trade: 112
- Accommodation and Food Services: 90
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 85
- Finance and Insurance: 66
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 61
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 60
- Construction: 36
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 71301 — Alexandria city, LA (4.8 mi)
- 71485 — Woodworth town, LA (7.6 mi)
- 71359 — Pineville city, LA (7.7 mi)
- 71409 — Alexandria city, LA (8.6 mi)
- 71424 (11.3 mi)
- 71360 — Pineville city, LA (11.8 mi)
- 71302 — Alexandria city, LA (12 mi)
- 71405 — Ball town, LA (12.3 mi)
Areas that include 71303
- Alexandria, LA ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Rapides County ZIP codes — 23 ZIP codes
- Louisiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 17: highest median household income in Rapides Parish
- No. 2 of 17: highest median home value in Rapides Parish
- No. 2 of 17: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Rapides Parish
- No. 3 of 16: fastest population growth in Rapides Parish
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 71303, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 71303 in?
- 71303 is a Alexandria, LA mailing address. By land area, 15% lies inside Alexandria; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 71303 in?
- 71303 is in Rapides Parish.
- What is the population of 71303?
- About 25,138 people (±1,440), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 22,797.
- What is the median household income in 71303?
- $67,156 (±$7,172), 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 71303?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 71303 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 71303?
- The closest, measured center to center: 71301 (4.8 mi, Alexandria), 71485 (7.6 mi, Woodworth), 71359 (7.7 mi, Pineville), 71409 (8.6 mi, Alexandria), 71424 (11.3 mi) and 71360 (11.8 mi, Pineville).
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