PlainZIP

Alexandria, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71303

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

21,015
123/sq mi
$67,156
Median income
$244,200
Median home value
33.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Alexandria pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

42th 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.

ZIP code 71303 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Alexandria, Rapides County, 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 Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $36,746. 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $244,200 (38% above the state average) with median rent at $1,141 per month, and 55.9% of occupied units 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 71303, 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 71303

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alexandria, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71303.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 71303?

36.8

Median Age

45.6%

Male

54.4%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 53.9%
African American 39.0%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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

$36,746

Per Capita Income

18.7%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

18.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 71303 ranks nationally

Alexandria, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,156 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 65.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.4%

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

What does housing look like?

10,659

Total Housing Units

9,493

Occupied Units

1,166

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.9%
Renter 44.1%

$244,200

Median Home Value

+38% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71303 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 71303 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 71303 ranks #3 of 5 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
71301 Alexandria, LA 22,859 4.4 mi
71485 Woodworth, LA 1,804 8.5 mi
71424 Elmer, LA 1,225 9.9 mi
71405 Ball, LA 5,592 12.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Rapides County

71360 standard
Pineville, LA
Pop: 35,361
71301 standard
Alexandria, LA
Pop: 22,859
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 71303 in? ▼
ZIP code 71303 (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 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.