Monroe, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71201
Ouachita Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,319
- 604/sq mi High-density area
- $65,446
- Median income Near-median income area
- $263,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 46.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Monroe pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 604
- people per sq mi
- 56%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71201 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 71201 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, with 20,319 residents across 33.6 square miles, a density of 604 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71201 reports a modest median household income of $65,446 (10% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,594. The poverty rate is 21.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $263,800 (49% above the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $950; 55.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ouachita Parish, so 71201 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 71201
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Monroe, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71201.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
326 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
229 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
165 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
150 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 121
Other services (except public administration)
121 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 71201, Monroe, LA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
20,319
Population
33.6
Area (sq mi)
604
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71201?
36.8
Median Age
46.1%
Male
53.9%
Female
2.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$65,446
Median Household Income
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$46,594
Per Capita Income
21.4%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
17.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71201 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Monroe, LA household income vs. every Louisiana ZIP code
Median household income among 457 reporting Louisiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$65,446 Top 33% higher than 67% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
10,617housing units
10,617
Total Housing Units
9,468
Occupied Units
1,149
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$263,800
Median Home Value
+49% vs state ZIP avg
$950
Median Rent
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-0.1%
YoY Change (2024)
189
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+89%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 71201 have decreased 0.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +89% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.1% | 153 |
| 2021 | +5.6% | 162 |
| 2022 | +9.3% | 177 |
| 2023 | +7.3% | 190 |
| 2024 | -0.1% | 189 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,477 business establishments in ZIP 71201, employing approximately 20,370 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,005,097,000.
1,477
Businesses
20,370
Employees
$1.0B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 326 | 22.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 229 | 15.5% |
| Retail trade | 165 | 11.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 150 | 10.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 121 | 8.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 99 | 6.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 87 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 69 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 54 | 3.7% |
| Construction | 52 | 3.5% |
| Information | 30 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 27 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 21 | 1.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 1.3% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 0.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 5 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 71201 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71203
Monroe (71203)
37,105 residents
- 71291
West Monroe (71291)
32,644 residents
- 71202
Monroe (71202)
29,044 residents
- 71292
West Monroe (71292)
21,541 residents
- 71201
Monroe (71201)
20,319 residents
- 71209 154
Monroe (71209)
154 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71201 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 71201 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71291
West Monroe (71291)
$71,639 median income
- 71201
Monroe (71201)
$65,446 median income
- 71203
Monroe (71203)
$52,326 median income
- 71292
West Monroe (71292)
$51,355 median income
- 71202 $28,213
Monroe (71202)
$28,213 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 71201 ranks #2 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71201, both outside LA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (20,319 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What parish is ZIP code 71201 in?
ZIP code 71201 (Monroe) is located in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. Ouachita Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ouachita-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71201?
ZIP code 71201 in Monroe, LA has a population of 20,319 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71201?
The median household income in ZIP 71201 is $65,446, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71201?
The median home value in ZIP 71201 is $263,800, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71201?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71201 is White at 57.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71201?
ZIP code 71201 has 1,477 business establishments employing approximately 20,370 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71201?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71201 are: Health care and social assistance (326), Professional, scientific, and technical services (229), Retail trade (165). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 71201?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 71201 decreased by 0.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 89%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71201?
In ZIP code 71201, 67.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 71201?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71201 is 17.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71201?
In ZIP code 71201, approximately 55.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71201?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71201 is 21.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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