Alexandria, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71301
Rapides Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,859
- 708/sq mi High-density area
- $43,098
- Median income Below-median income area
- $160,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,797. The poverty rate is 27.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $160,800 (9% below the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $927; 47.9% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rapides Parish, so 71301 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 71301
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alexandria, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71301.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
199 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
190 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
115 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
89 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
85 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 71301?
40.0
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
6.3%
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?
$43,098
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$27,797
Per Capita Income
27.5%
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Unemployment Rate
16.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71301 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Alexandria, 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)
$43,098 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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
9,057housing units
9,057
Total Housing Units
6,827
Occupied Units
2,230
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$160,800
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 71301 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71360
Pineville (71360)
35,361 residents
- 71301
Alexandria (71301)
22,859 residents
- 71303
Alexandria (71303)
21,015 residents
- 71302
Alexandria (71302)
15,049 residents
- 71405 5,592
Ball (71405)
5,592 residents
- 71485 1,804
Woodworth (71485)
1,804 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71301 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 71301 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71485
Woodworth (71485)
$82,000 median income
- 71405
Ball (71405)
$76,318 median income
- 71303
Alexandria (71303)
$67,156 median income
- 71360
Pineville (71360)
$60,527 median income
- 71301
Alexandria (71301)
$43,098 median income
- 71302
Alexandria (71302)
$34,669 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71301, 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 (22,859 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 71301 in?
ZIP code 71301 (Alexandria) is located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. Rapides Parish 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.
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