PlainZIP

Alexandria, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71302

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

15,049
87/sq mi
$34,669
Median income
$110,000
Median home value
13.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Alexandria pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
13th pct
home value, US ZIPs
87
people per sq mi
57%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71302 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71302 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Alexandria, Rapides County, Louisiana, home to 15,049 residents across 172.8 square miles, a density of 87 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71302 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $34,669 (42% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $22,397. The poverty rate stands at 32.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. Housing costs here run $110,000 for a typical home value (38% below the state average), with rent averaging $850 a month; 56.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 71302, plus 6 more within Rapides 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 71302

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alexandria, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71302.

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 71302, 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

15,049

Population

172.8

Area (sq mi)

87

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71302?

36.7

Median Age

45.9%

Male

54.1%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 15.4%
African American 81.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$34,669

Median Household Income

-42% vs state

$22,397

Per Capita Income

32.4%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

22.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 71302 ranks nationally

Alexandria, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$34,669 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 53.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.8%

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

What does housing look like?

6,484

Total Housing Units

5,307

Occupied Units

1,177

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.6%
Renter 43.4%

$110,000

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$850

Median Rent

1971

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)

209

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+109%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 71302 have decreased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +9.7% 167
2020 +1.0% 169
2021 +5.3% 178
2022 -2.1% 174
2024 – 209

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 198 business establishments in ZIP 71302, employing approximately 2,244 people with a combined annual payroll of $98,946,000.

198

Businesses

2,244

Employees

$98.9M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 30 15.2%
Retail trade 28 14.1%
Other services (except public administration) 25 12.6%
Health care and social assistance 19 9.6%
Construction 18 9.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 8.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 5.0%
Accommodation and food services 10 5.0%
Finance and insurance 9 4.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 7 3.5%
Manufacturing 6 3.0%
Educational services 3 1.5%

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 71302 vs 71346 →

ZIP 71302 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 71302 ranks #3 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 71302 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 71302 ranks #4 of 4 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
71346 Lecompte, LA 3,040 6.3 mi
71360 Pineville, LA 35,361 8.2 mi
71301 Alexandria, LA 22,859 7.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Rapides County

71360 standard
Pineville, LA
Pop: 35,361
71301 standard
Alexandria, LA
Pop: 22,859
71303 standard
Alexandria, LA
Pop: 21,015
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 71302 in? ▼
ZIP code 71302 (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 71302? ▼
ZIP code 71302 in Alexandria, LA has a population of 15,049 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71302? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71302 is $34,669, which is 55% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71302? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71302 is $110,000, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71302? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71302 is African American at 81.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71302? ▼
ZIP code 71302 has 198 business establishments employing approximately 2,244 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71302? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71302 are: Wholesale trade (30), Retail trade (28), Other services (except public administration) (25). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 71302? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 71302 decreased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 109%. 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 71302? ▼
In ZIP code 71302, 53.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.8% 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 71302? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71302 is 22.2 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 71302? ▼
In ZIP code 71302, approximately 56.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71302? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71302 is 32.4% 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.