PlainZIP

Monroe, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71203

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

37,105
121/sq mi
$52,326
Median income
$185,100
Median home value
34.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Monroe pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
39th pct
home value, US ZIPs
121
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71203 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71203 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Monroe, Ouachita County, Louisiana, with 37,105 residents across 307.7 square miles, a density of 121 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71203 reports a modest median household income of $52,326 (12% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $31,000. 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $185,100 (5% above the state average) with median rent at $1,042 per month, and 56.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.5, and the average commute is 22 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 71203, plus 6 more within Ouachita County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 71203

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Monroe, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71203.

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 71203, 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

37,105

Population

307.7

Area (sq mi)

121

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71203?

34.5

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 45.7%
African American 47.7%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$52,326

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$31,000

Per Capita Income

20.7%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

21.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 71203 ranks nationally

Monroe, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,326 17th percentile higher than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.0%

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

What does housing look like?

17,357

Total Housing Units

15,189

Occupied Units

2,168

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.3%
Renter 43.7%

$185,100

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$1,042

Median Rent

1984

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

-0.4%

YoY Change (2024)

192

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+92%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 71203 have decreased 0.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +92% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.3% 157
2021 +5.9% 166
2022 +10.5% 184
2023 +5.0% 193
2024 -0.4% 192

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 679 business establishments in ZIP 71203, employing approximately 12,646 people with a combined annual payroll of $531,114,000.

679

Businesses

12,646

Employees

$531.1M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 158 23.3%
Health care and social assistance 87 12.8%
Accommodation and food services 71 10.5%
Other services (except public administration) 59 8.7%
Construction 46 6.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 46 6.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 37 5.5%
Wholesale trade 35 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 35 5.2%
Finance and insurance 32 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 19 2.8%
Information 16 2.4%
Manufacturing 15 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.2%
Utilities 5 0.7%
Educational services 4 0.6%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.4%

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 71203 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 71203 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 71203 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 71203 ranks #4 of 4 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 4.8 mi
71201 Monroe, LA 20,319 6.2 mi
71229 Collinston, LA 1,662 8.2 mi
71280 Sterlington, LA 3,647 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ouachita County

71291 standard
West Monroe, LA
Pop: 32,644
71202 standard
Monroe, LA
Pop: 29,044
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 71203 in? ▼
ZIP code 71203 (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 71203? ▼
ZIP code 71203 in Monroe, LA has a population of 37,105 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71203? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71203 is $52,326, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71203? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71203 is $185,100, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71203? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71203 is African American at 47.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71203? ▼
ZIP code 71203 has 679 business establishments employing approximately 12,646 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71203? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71203 are: Retail trade (158), Health care and social assistance (87), Accommodation and food services (71). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 71203? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 71203 decreased by 0.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 92%. 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 71203? ▼
In ZIP code 71203, 59.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.0% 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 71203? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71203 is 21.5 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 71203? ▼
In ZIP code 71203, approximately 56.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71203? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71203 is 20.7% 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.