Alexandria, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71303
Rapides Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 21,015
- 123/sq mi High-density area
- $67,156
- Median income Near-median income area
- $244,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 33.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Alexandria pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 123
- people per sq mi
- 56%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71303 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 71303 (Alexandria, LA) fell -1.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 173.5 in 2023 to 170.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 71303 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, with 21,015 residents across 171.1 square miles, a density of 123 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71303 reports a modest median household income of $67,156 (13% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,746. The poverty rate is 18.7%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $244,200 (38% above the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $1,141; 55.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rapides Parish, so 71303 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 71303
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alexandria, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71303.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
215 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
112 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
90 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 85
Professional, scientific, and technical services
85 establishments
- Finance and insurance 66
Finance and insurance
66 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 71303, 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
21,015
Population
171.1
Area (sq mi)
123
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71303?
36.8
Median Age
45.6%
Male
54.4%
Female
3.5%
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?
$67,156
Median Household Income
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$36,746
Per Capita Income
18.7%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
18.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71303 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)
$67,156 Top 32% higher than 68% 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
10,659housing units
10,659
Total Housing Units
9,493
Occupied Units
1,166
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$244,200
Median Home Value
+38% vs state ZIP avg
$1,141
Median Rent
1985
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
-1.8%
YoY Change (2024)
170
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+70%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 71303 have decreased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +70% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.1% | 144 |
| 2021 | +7.0% | 154 |
| 2022 | +7.8% | 166 |
| 2023 | +4.3% | 173 |
| 2024 | -1.8% | 170 |
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 840 business establishments in ZIP 71303, employing approximately 9,869 people with a combined annual payroll of $431,738,000.
840
Businesses
9,869
Employees
$431.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 215 | 25.6% |
| Retail trade | 112 | 13.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 90 | 10.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 85 | 10.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 66 | 7.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 61 | 7.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 60 | 7.1% |
| Construction | 36 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 34 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 21 | 2.5% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 1.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.3% |
| Information | 10 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 0.9% |
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 71303 vs 71301 →
ZIP 71303 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71301
Alexandria (71301)
22,859 residents
- 71303
Alexandria (71303)
21,015 residents
- 71405 5,592
Ball (71405)
5,592 residents
- 71485 1,804
Woodworth (71485)
1,804 residents
- 71424 1,225
Elmer (71424)
1,225 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71303 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 71303 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
- 71424
Elmer (71424)
$56,179 median income
- 71301
Alexandria (71301)
$43,098 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 71303 ranks #3 of 5 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 71303, 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 (21,015 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 71303 in?
ZIP code 71303 (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 71303?
ZIP code 71303 in Alexandria, LA has a population of 21,015 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71303?
The median household income in ZIP 71303 is $67,156, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71303?
The median home value in ZIP 71303 is $244,200, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71303?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71303 is White at 53.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71303?
ZIP code 71303 has 840 business establishments employing approximately 9,869 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71303?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71303 are: Health care and social assistance (215), Retail trade (112), Accommodation and food services (90). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 71303?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 71303 decreased by 1.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 70%. 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 71303?
In ZIP code 71303, 65.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.4% 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 71303?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71303 is 18.4 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 71303?
In ZIP code 71303, approximately 55.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71303?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71303 is 18.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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