Monroe, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71203
Ouachita Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 37,105
- 121/sq mi High-density area
- $52,326
- Median income Below-median income area
- $185,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 34.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,000. The poverty rate is 20.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $185,100 (5% above the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $1,042; 56.3% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ouachita Parish, so 71203 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 71203
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Monroe, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71203.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
158 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
87 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
71 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 59
Other services (except public administration)
59 establishments
- Construction 46
Construction
46 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 71203?
34.5
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
2.3%
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?
$52,326
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
17,357housing units
17,357
Total Housing Units
15,189
Occupied Units
2,168
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$185,100
Median Home Value
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 71203 vs 71209 →
ZIP 71203 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
- 71201
Monroe (71201)
20,319 residents
- 71280 3,647
Sterlington (71280)
3,647 residents
- 71229 1,662
Collinston (71229)
1,662 residents
- 71209 154
Monroe (71209)
154 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71203 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 71203 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71229
Collinston (71229)
$83,125 median income
- 71280
Sterlington (71280)
$78,531 median income
- 71201
Monroe (71201)
$65,446 median income
- 71203
Monroe (71203)
$52,326 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71203, 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 (37,105 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 71203 in?
ZIP code 71203 (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 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.
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