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Alexandria, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71301

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

22,859
708/sq mi
$43,098
Median income
$160,800
Median home value
20.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Alexandria pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
30th pct
home value, US ZIPs
708
people per sq mi
48%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71301 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71301 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Alexandria, Rapides County, Louisiana, with 22,859 residents across 32.3 square miles, a density of 708 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71301 reports a modest median household income of $43,098 (28% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $27,797. 27.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 8.5%. Housing costs here run $160,800 for a typical home value (9% below the state average), with rent averaging $927 a month; 47.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 17 minutes. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Rapides County, letting you compare 71301 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 71301

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alexandria, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71301.

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 71301, Alexandria, 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

22,859

Population

32.3

Area (sq mi)

708

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 71301?

40.0

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

6.3%

Foreign-Born

White 38.6%
African American 50.6%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

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?

$43,098

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$27,797

Per Capita Income

27.5%

Poverty Rate

8.5%

Unemployment Rate

16.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 71301 ranks nationally

Alexandria, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,098 8th percentile higher than 8% 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

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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 56.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.7%

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

What does housing look like?

9,057

Total Housing Units

6,827

Occupied Units

2,230

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 47.9%
Renter 52.1%

$160,800

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$927

Median Rent

1958

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

-0.1%

YoY Change (2024)

177

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+77%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 71301 have decreased 0.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +77% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.4% 156
2021 +4.6% 163
2022 +6.8% 174
2023 +1.9% 177
2024 -0.1% 177

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 988 business establishments in ZIP 71301, employing approximately 17,582 people with a combined annual payroll of $898,156,000.

988

Businesses

17,582

Employees

$898.2M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 199 20.1%
Retail trade 190 19.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 115 11.6%
Other services (except public administration) 89 9.0%
Accommodation and food services 85 8.6%
Finance and insurance 66 6.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 42 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 42 4.3%
Construction 37 3.7%
Wholesale trade 36 3.6%
Information 23 2.3%
Manufacturing 21 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 15 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 1.2%
Educational services 9 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 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 71301 vs 71303 →

ZIP 71301 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 71301 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 71301 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 71301 ranks #5 of 6 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
71303 Alexandria, LA 21,015 4.4 mi
71302 Alexandria, LA 15,049 7.2 mi
71360 Pineville, LA 35,361 7.5 mi
71485 Woodworth, LA 1,804 9.4 mi
71405 Ball, LA 5,592 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Rapides County

71360 standard
Pineville, LA
Pop: 35,361
71303 standard
Alexandria, LA
Pop: 21,015
71302 standard
Alexandria, LA
Pop: 15,049
71328 standard
Deville, LA
Pop: 7,414
71409 standard
Boyce, LA
Pop: 6,874
71405 standard
Ball, LA
Pop: 5,592

Related Areas

Rapides County Alexandria, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71301 in? ▼
ZIP code 71301 (Alexandria) is located in Rapides County, Louisiana. Rapides County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rapides-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71301? ▼
ZIP code 71301 in Alexandria, LA has a population of 22,859 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71301? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71301 is $43,098, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71301? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71301 is $160,800, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71301? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71301 is African American at 50.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71301? ▼
ZIP code 71301 has 988 business establishments employing approximately 17,582 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71301? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71301 are: Health care and social assistance (199), Retail trade (190), Professional, scientific, and technical services (115). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 71301? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 71301 decreased by 0.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 77%. 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 71301? ▼
In ZIP code 71301, 56.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.7% 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 71301? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71301 is 16.8 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 71301? ▼
In ZIP code 71301, approximately 47.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 52.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71301? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71301 is 27.5% 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.