Alexandria, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71302
Rapides Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,049
- 87/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $34,669
- Median income Below-median income area
- $110,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 3rd 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 Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,397. The poverty rate is 32.4%, 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 $110,000 (38% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $850; owner occupancy is 56.6%.
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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rapides Parish, so 71302 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 71302
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alexandria, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71302.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
30 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
28 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
19 establishments
- Construction
Construction
18 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 71302?
36.7
Median Age
45.9%
Male
54.1%
Female
0.7%
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?
$34,669
Median Household Income
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$22,397
Per Capita Income
32.4%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
22.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71302 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)
$34,669 10th percentile higher than 10% 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
6,484housing units
6,484
Total Housing Units
5,307
Occupied Units
1,177
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$110,000
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 71360
Pineville (71360)
35,361 residents
- 71301
Alexandria (71301)
22,859 residents
- 71302
Alexandria (71302)
15,049 residents
- 71346 3,040
Lecompte (71346)
3,040 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71302 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 71302 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71360
Pineville (71360)
$60,527 median income
- 71346
Lecompte (71346)
$48,240 median income
- 71301
Alexandria (71301)
$43,098 median income
- 71302
Alexandria (71302)
$34,669 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71302, 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 (15,049 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 71302 in?
ZIP code 71302 (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 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.
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