West Monroe, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71292
Ouachita Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 21,541
- 55/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $51,355
- Median income Below-median income area
- $137,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 22nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 71292 (West Monroe, LA) fell -8.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 209.6 in 2023 to 191.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 71292 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,707. The poverty rate is 23.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $137,500 (22% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $895; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ouachita Parish, so 71292 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 71292
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Monroe, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71292.
- Construction
Construction
97 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
61 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
51 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
48 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 32
Accommodation and food services
32 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 71292?
39.2
Median Age
46.1%
Male
53.9%
Female
1.7%
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?
$51,355
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$32,707
Per Capita Income
23.6%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
23.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71292 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
West Monroe, LA household income vs. every Louisiana ZIP code
Median household income among 457 reporting Louisiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$51,355 40th percentile higher than 40% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
10,268housing units
10,268
Total Housing Units
8,902
Occupied Units
1,366
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$137,500
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 71292
West Monroe (71292)
21,541 residents
- 71201
Monroe (71201)
20,319 residents
- 71225 7,068
Calhoun (71225)
7,068 residents
- 71209 154
Monroe (71209)
154 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71292 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 71292 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71225
Calhoun (71225)
$74,873 median income
- 71201
Monroe (71201)
$65,446 median income
- 71292
West Monroe (71292)
$51,355 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71292, 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 (21,541 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 71292 in?
ZIP code 71292 (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 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.
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