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West Monroe, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71291

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

32,644
195/sq mi
$71,639
Median income
$227,000
Median home value
32.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 71291 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Monroe, Ouachita County, 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 Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $36,727. The poverty rate stands at 13.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $227,000 (28% above the state average) with median rent at $1,014 per month, and 66.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 71291, 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 71291

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Monroe, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71291.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 71291?

38.0

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

3.9%

Foreign-Born

White 79.3%
African American 13.4%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

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

$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

$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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.5%

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

What does housing look like?

15,360

Total Housing Units

13,727

Occupied Units

1,633

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.4%
Renter 33.6%

$227,000

Median Home Value

+28% vs state

$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

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ZIP 71291 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 71291 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
71201 Monroe, LA 20,319 5.2 mi
71209 Monroe, LA 154 7.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ouachita County

71203 standard
Monroe, LA
Pop: 37,105
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 West Monroe, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71291 in? ▼
ZIP code 71291 (West 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 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.

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