PlainZIP

Monroe, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71201

Ouachita County, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

20,319
604/sq mi
$65,446
Median income
$263,800
Median home value
46.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 County, 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 Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $46,594. The poverty rate stands at 21.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $263,800 (49% above the state average) with median rent at $950 per month, and 55.8% of occupied units 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. To put 71201 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Ouachita County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71201?

36.8

Median Age

46.1%

Male

53.9%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 57.1%
African American 34.8%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

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

$46,594

Per Capita Income

21.4%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

17.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 71201 ranks nationally

Monroe, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$65,446 39th percentile higher than 39% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

10,617

Total Housing Units

9,468

Occupied Units

1,149

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.8%
Renter 44.2%

$263,800

Median Home Value

+49% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71201 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 71201 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
71209 Monroe, LA 154 2.1 mi
71291 West Monroe, LA 32,644 5.2 mi
71203 Monroe, LA 37,105 6.2 mi
71202 Monroe, LA 29,044 9.9 mi
71292 West Monroe, LA 21,541 11.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ouachita County

71203 standard
Monroe, LA
Pop: 37,105
71291 standard
West Monroe, LA
Pop: 32,644
71202 standard
Monroe, LA
Pop: 29,044
71292 standard
West Monroe, LA
Pop: 21,541
71225 standard
Calhoun, LA
Pop: 7,068
71280 standard
Sterlington, LA
Pop: 3,647

Related Areas

Ouachita County Monroe, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71201 in? ▼
ZIP code 71201 (Monroe) is located in Ouachita County, Louisiana. Ouachita County 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.