West Monroe, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71291
Ouachita Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 32,644
- 195/sq mi High-density area
- $71,639
- Median income Near-median income area
- $227,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 32.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
West Monroe pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 49th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 49%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 195
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71291 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 71291 (West Monroe, LA) rose +2.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 184.1 in 2023 to 187.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 71291 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, with 32,644 residents across 167.7 square miles, a density of 195 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71291 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,639 (20% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,727. The poverty rate is 13.7%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $227,000 (28% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while 66.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,014.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, 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 71291 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 71291
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Monroe, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71291.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
162 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
161 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
111 establishments
- Construction
Construction
101 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
94 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 71291, West 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
32,644
Population
167.7
Area (sq mi)
195
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71291?
38.0
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
3.9%
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?
$71,639
Median Household Income
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$36,727
Per Capita Income
13.7%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
21.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71291 ranks nationally
West Monroe, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$71,639 49th percentile higher than 49% 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
15,360housing units
15,360
Total Housing Units
13,727
Occupied Units
1,633
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$227,000
Median Home Value
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$1,014
Median Rent
1987
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
+2.1%
YoY Change (2024)
188
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+88%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 71291 have increased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +88% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.3% | 158 |
| 2021 | +5.6% | 167 |
| 2022 | +9.6% | 183 |
| 2023 | +0.8% | 184 |
| 2024 | +2.1% | 188 |
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 1,009 business establishments in ZIP 71291, employing approximately 11,788 people with a combined annual payroll of $515,017,000.
1,009
Businesses
11,788
Employees
$515.0M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 162 | 16.1% |
| Retail trade | 161 | 16.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 111 | 11.0% |
| Construction | 101 | 10.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 94 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 85 | 8.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 69 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 62 | 6.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 52 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 27 | 2.7% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 2.4% |
| Information | 18 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.4% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.4% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.3% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.3% |
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 71291 vs 71201 →
ZIP 71291 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71291
West Monroe (71291)
32,644 residents
- 71201
Monroe (71201)
20,319 residents
- 71209 154
Monroe (71209)
154 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71291 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 71291, 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 (32,644 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 71291 in?
ZIP code 71291 (West 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 71291?
ZIP code 71291 in West Monroe, LA has a population of 32,644 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71291?
The median household income in ZIP 71291 is $71,639, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71291?
The median home value in ZIP 71291 is $227,000, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71291?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71291 is White at 79.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71291?
ZIP code 71291 has 1,009 business establishments employing approximately 11,788 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71291?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71291 are: Health care and social assistance (162), Retail trade (161), Other services (except public administration) (111). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 71291?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 71291 increased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 88%. 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 71291?
In ZIP code 71291, 64.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.5% 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 71291?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71291 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 71291?
In ZIP code 71291, approximately 66.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71291?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71291 is 13.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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