71202 ZIP Code — Monroe, LA

Ouachita County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71202 is located in Monroe, Louisiana, within Ouachita County. It covers approximately 115.44 square miles and serves a population of 26,680 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71202

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $77,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 46%.

Median household income is $27,627. Poverty affects 51% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 41% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (54%), diabetes (21%), smoking (32%), poor mental health (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71202 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

26,680

population

115.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71202 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71202

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71202. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Monroe	Acceptable
Monroe	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71212 Monroe (9.8 mi) 71209 Monroe (10.3 mi) 71292 West Monroe (10.4 mi) 71201 Monroe (10.9 mi) 71259 Mangham (13.8 mi) 71269 Rayville (14.7 mi) 71203 Monroe (15.1 mi) 71291 West Monroe (15.5 mi) 71418 Columbia (18.5 mi) 71225 Calhoun (18.8 mi) 71229 Collinston (19.6 mi) 71238 Eros (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	26,680
Population density	231 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	115.44 sq mi
Water area	3.57 sq mi
Latitude	32.3799
Longitude	-92.0495
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	318

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	80.6%	55.3%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	14.7%	24.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	4.5%	16.4%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.2%	3.5%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

26,680

Population

231

People per sq mi

35.0

Median age

$27,627

Median household income

$14,132

Per capita income

$77,000

Median home value

$815

Median monthly rent

46.2%

Home ownership

50.9%

Poverty rate

13.3%

Unemployment

6,467

Housing units

10.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

994

Under 5

959

1,122

5–9

1,083

1,007

10–14

972

1,097

15–19

1,058

860

20–24

830

1,710

25–34

1,651

1,942

35–44

1,875

1,329

45–54

1,283

739

55–59

713

969

60–64

935

1,275

65–74

1,230

417

75–84

402

116

85+

112

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	7,461	28.0%
18 and over	19,219	72.0%
65 and over	3,552	13.3%
Median age	35.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 82.6%

White 11.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Other race 1.7%

Two or more races 1.6%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	22,543	82.6%
White	3,100	11.4%
Hispanic or Latino	623	2.3%
Other race	470	1.7%
Two or more races	439	1.6%
Asian	89	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	39	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	80.6%	55.3%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	14.7%	24.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	4.5%	16.4%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.2%	3.5%	4.7%

Under $10k 17.7%

$10k–$15k 12.5%

$15k–$25k 17.2%

$25k–$35k 12.0%

$35k–$50k 14.4%

$50k–$75k 13.5%

$75k–$100k 7.0%

$100k–$150k 4.3%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

$200k+ 0.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	17.7%
$10k–$15k	12.5%
$15k–$25k	17.2%
$25k–$35k	12.0%
$35k–$50k	14.4%
$50k–$75k	13.5%
$75k–$100k	7.0%
$100k–$150k	4.3%
$150k–$200k	0.9%
$200k+	0.4%
Median income	$27,627

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.5%

$50k–$100k 47.2%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k–$300k 3.2%

$300k–$500k 2.3%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$77,000
Median rent / month	$815
Owner occupied	46.2%
Renter occupied	53.8%
Vacant	21.0%
Single-family detached	74.1%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	9.4%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	8.2%
1990–1999	8.0%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	27.3%
1960–1969	22.4%
1950–1959	12.4%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	1.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	5.5%
2 bedrooms	21.5%
3 bedrooms	57.4%
4 bedrooms	14.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	19.7%
1 vehicle	45.5%
2 vehicles	25.1%
3 or more	9.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.1%
Electricity	61.1%
Propane / LP gas	0.5%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,442	16.2%
Cohabiting couple	583	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	2,074	23.4%
Female householder, no spouse	4,776	53.8%
Households with children under 18	2,735	30.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,774	31.3%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	61.9%	53.4%
Married	17.5%	19.2%
Separated	3.8%	3.1%
Widowed	6.7%	13.9%
Divorced	10.1%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 18.3%

HS graduate 38.8%

Some college, no degree 24.8%

Associate's degree 4.6%

Bachelor's degree 6.4%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.2%
Bachelor's or higher	10.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	454	6.9%
Kindergarten	424	6.4%
Elementary school	2,933	44.3%
High school	1,809	27.3%
College / grad school	1,000	15.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.3%

Retail trade 14.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Professional & management 6.5%

Public administration 6.5%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Manufacturing 4.1%

Other services 2.9%

Construction 2.8%

Information 1.5%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.2%
Service	37.5%
Sales & office	22.3%
Natural resources & construction	5.5%
Production & transportation	13.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.4%
Government	16.5%
Self-employed	3.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.1%
Carpool	15.3%
Public transit	3.6%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	3.2%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.6

Poverty

All people 50.9%

Under 18 years 78.4%

18 and over 38.8%

Married-couple families 14.0%

Female-led households 62.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.4%
Retirement income	14.8%
Supplemental Security	15.4%
Cash public assistance	14.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	41.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	54.0%
High blood pressure	50.1%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	21.1%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	6.6%
Asthma	12.8%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	4.9%
Pulmonary disease	11.3%
Cancer	4.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	31.7%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	47.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	46.8%
Depression	25.0%
Fair or poor health	35.5%
Poor mental health	22.1%
Poor physical health	18.9%
No health insurance	23.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.6%
Visited dentist	35.3%
Cholesterol screening	86.2%
Teeth loss	36.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,164	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.4%
Under 18	3.9%
18–64 years	16.4%
65 and over	36.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	27.8%
Public insurance	73.9%
No insurance	8.4%
Uninsured under 19	2.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	24,727	92.7%
Spanish	115	0.5%
Other Indo-European	69	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	13	0.1%
Other languages	33	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	26,559	99.5%
Born in same state	26,390	98.9%
Born in different state	23,964	89.8%
Foreign born	169	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	121	0.5%
Not a US citizen	104	86.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,332	5%
French	426	1.6%
Italian	188	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	66	0.2%
English	39	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.3%
Internet access	79.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71202

What city is ZIP code 71202 in?

ZIP code 71202 is primarily assigned to Monroe, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71202 in?

ZIP code 71202 falls within Ouachita County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71202?

51% of residents in ZIP code 71202 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71202?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 71202?

Health data for ZIP code 71202 shows elevated rates of obesity (54%) and diabetes (21%) and smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71202?

The median home value in ZIP code 71202 is $77,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 71202 in?

ZIP code 71202 observes the CST timezone.