PlainZIP

Monroe, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71202

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

29,044
97/sq mi
$28,213
Median income
$83,600
Median home value
11.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

1th 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 County, 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 Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $15,471. Poverty here runs at 48.6%, with unemployment measured at 14.9%. Housing costs here run $83,600 for a typical home value (53% below the state average), with rent averaging $853 a month; 46.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. To put 71202 in local context, 2 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 71202

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Monroe, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71202.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 71202?

35.1

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 10.2%
African American 87.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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

$15,471

Per Capita Income

48.6%

Poverty Rate

14.9%

Unemployment Rate

21.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 71202 ranks nationally

Monroe, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$28,213 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 47.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.2%

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

What does housing look like?

11,036

Total Housing Units

8,708

Occupied Units

2,328

Vacant Units

2.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 46.2%
Renter 53.8%

$83,600

Median Home Value

-53% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71202 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
71209 Monroe, LA 154 9.2 mi
71201 Monroe, LA 20,319 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ouachita County

71203 standard
Monroe, LA
Pop: 37,105
71291 standard
West Monroe, LA
Pop: 32,644
71292 standard
West Monroe, LA
Pop: 21,541
71201 standard
Monroe, LA
Pop: 20,319
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 71202 in? ▼
ZIP code 71202 (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 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.

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