Monroe, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71202
Ouachita Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 29,044
- 97/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $28,213
- Median income Below-median income area
- $83,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Monroe pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 1st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 5th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 97
- people per sq mi
- 46%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71202 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 71202 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, with 29,044 residents across 298.8 square miles, a density of 97 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71202 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $28,213 (53% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $15,471. Economic pressure is pronounced: 48.6% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 14.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $83,600 (53% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $853; owner occupancy is 46.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ouachita Parish, so 71202 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 71202
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Monroe, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71202.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
59 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
38 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
28 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 18
Real estate and rental and leasing
18 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 71202, 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
29,044
Population
298.8
Area (sq mi)
97
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71202?
35.1
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
0.5%
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?
$28,213
Median Household Income
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$15,471
Per Capita Income
48.6%
Poverty Rate
14.9%
Unemployment Rate
21.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71202 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)
$28,213 5th percentile higher than 5% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Louisiana 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
11,036housing units
11,036
Total Housing Units
8,708
Occupied Units
2,328
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$83,600
Median Home Value
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$853
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 247 business establishments in ZIP 71202, employing approximately 3,720 people with a combined annual payroll of $152,585,000.
247
Businesses
3,720
Employees
$152.6M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 59 | 23.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 38 | 15.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 28 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 25 | 10.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18 | 7.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 6.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 5.7% |
| Construction | 12 | 4.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 4.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 2.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 71202 vs 71209 →
ZIP 71202 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71202
Monroe (71202)
29,044 residents
- 71201
Monroe (71201)
20,319 residents
- 71209 154
Monroe (71209)
154 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71202 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71202, 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 (29,044 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 71202 in?
ZIP code 71202 (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 71202?
ZIP code 71202 in Monroe, LA has a population of 29,044 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71202?
The median household income in ZIP 71202 is $28,213, which is 63% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71202?
The median home value in ZIP 71202 is $83,600, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71202?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71202 is African American at 87.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71202?
ZIP code 71202 has 247 business establishments employing approximately 3,720 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71202?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71202 are: Retail trade (59), Health care and social assistance (38), Accommodation and food services (28). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71202?
In ZIP code 71202, 47.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.2% 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 71202?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71202 is 21.0 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 71202?
In ZIP code 71202, approximately 46.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71202?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71202 is 48.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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