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West Monroe, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71292

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

21,541
55/sq mi
$51,355
Median income
$137,500
Median home value
16.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

West Monroe pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
55
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71292 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71292 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Monroe, Ouachita County, Louisiana, with 21,541 residents across 390.9 square miles, a density of 55 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71292 reports a modest median household income of $51,355 (14% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $32,707. The poverty rate stands at 23.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. Median home value sits at $137,500 (22% below the state average), median rent at $895 a month, and owner-occupancy at 69.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ouachita County, so you can benchmark 71292 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 71292

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Monroe, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71292.

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 71292, 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

21,541

Population

390.9

Area (sq mi)

55

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71292?

39.2

Median Age

46.1%

Male

53.9%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 73.6%
African American 19.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%

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?

$51,355

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$32,707

Per Capita Income

23.6%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

23.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 71292 ranks nationally

West Monroe, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,355 16th percentile higher than 16% 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

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.4%

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

What does housing look like?

10,268

Total Housing Units

8,902

Occupied Units

1,366

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.1%
Renter 30.9%

$137,500

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$895

Median Rent

1991

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

-8.7%

YoY Change (2024)

191

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+91%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 71292 have decreased 8.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +91% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.7% 161
2021 +4.9% 169
2022 +10.8% 187
2023 +11.9% 210
2024 -8.7% 191

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 491 business establishments in ZIP 71292, employing approximately 8,181 people with a combined annual payroll of $460,801,000.

491

Businesses

8,181

Employees

$460.8M

Annual Payroll

19

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 97 19.8%
Retail trade 61 12.4%
Other services (except public administration) 51 10.4%
Wholesale trade 48 9.8%
Accommodation and food services 32 6.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 30 6.1%
Manufacturing 28 5.7%
Transportation and warehousing 27 5.5%
Health care and social assistance 27 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 4.5%
Finance and insurance 15 3.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 2.6%
Information 7 1.4%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 5 1.0%
Utilities 4 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.6%
Educational services 3 0.6%
Industries not classified 3 0.6%

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 71292 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 71292 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 71292 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 71292 ranks #3 of 3 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
71225 Calhoun, LA 7,068 10.7 mi
71201 Monroe, LA 20,319 11.1 mi
71209 Monroe, LA 154 12.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ouachita County

71203 standard
Monroe, LA
Pop: 37,105
71291 standard
West Monroe, LA
Pop: 32,644
71202 standard
Monroe, LA
Pop: 29,044
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 71292 in? ▼
ZIP code 71292 (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 71292? ▼
ZIP code 71292 in West Monroe, LA has a population of 21,541 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71292? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71292 is $51,355, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71292? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71292 is $137,500, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71292? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71292 is White at 73.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71292? ▼
ZIP code 71292 has 491 business establishments employing approximately 8,181 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71292? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71292 are: Construction (97), Retail trade (61), Other services (except public administration) (51). There are 19 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 71292? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 71292 decreased by 8.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 91%. 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 71292? ▼
In ZIP code 71292, 55.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.4% 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 71292? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71292 is 23.7 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 71292? ▼
In ZIP code 71292, approximately 69.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71292? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71292 is 23.6% 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.