71201 ZIP Code — Monroe, LA
Ouachita County, Louisiana
ZIP code 71201 is located in Monroe, Louisiana, within Ouachita County. It covers approximately 14.88 square miles and serves a population of 20,817 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.
About ZIP code 71201
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $261,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.
The gap between median ($56,521) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
20,817
population
14.88
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
71201 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 71201
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71201. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Monroe | Acceptable |
| Monroe | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
71212 Monroe (1.7 mi)
71209 Monroe (1.9 mi)
71291 West Monroe (5.6 mi)
71203 Monroe (6.3 mi)
71202 Monroe (10.9 mi)
71280 Sterlington (11.2 mi)
71292 West Monroe (11.8 mi)
71225 Calhoun (13.7 mi)
71229 Collinston (14.3 mi)
71234 Downsville (15.7 mi)
71269 Rayville (18.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 20,817 |
| Population density | 1,399 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 22 |
| County FIPS | 073 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 14.88 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.93 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.5309 |
| Longitude | -92.1055 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 318 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 54.1% | 55.3% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 20.8% | 24.9% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.3% | 16.4% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 7.8% | 3.5% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
20,817
Population
1,399
People per sq mi
39.1
Median age
$56,521
Median household income
$39,762
Per capita income
$261,300
Median home value
$859
Median monthly rent
52.4%
Home ownership
19.0%
Poverty rate
7.3%
Unemployment
5,683
Housing units
41.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
622
Under 5
714
650
5–9
746
694
10–14
796
576
15–19
660
509
20–24
584
1,334
25–34
1,529
1,213
35–44
1,392
1,254
45–54
1,438
726
55–59
832
542
60–64
622
833
65–74
955
395
75–84
454
348
85+
399
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,136 | 24.7% |
| 18 and over | 15,681 | 75.3% |
| 65 and over | 3,384 | 16.3% |
| Median age | 39.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
57.5%
Black or African American
32.9%
Hispanic or Latino
3.1%
Asian
2.4%
Other race
2.2%
Two or more races
1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,364 | 57.5% |
| Black or African American | 7,072 | 32.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 677 | 3.1% |
| Asian | 513 | 2.4% |
| Other race | 464 | 2.2% |
| Two or more races | 361 | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 43 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 54.1% | 55.3% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 20.8% | 24.9% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.3% | 16.4% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 7.8% | 3.5% | 4.7% |
Under $10k
11.6%
$10k–$15k
7.1%
$15k–$25k
7.3%
$25k–$35k
8.8%
$35k–$50k
11.4%
$50k–$75k
17.2%
$75k–$100k
9.2%
$100k–$150k
9.6%
$150k–$200k
7.7%
$200k+
10.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 11.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 9.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.7% |
| $200k+ | 10.2% |
| Median income | $56,521 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.9%
$50k–$100k
7.3%
$100k–$150k
11.2%
$150k–$200k
12.9%
$200k–$300k
26.3%
$300k–$500k
26.0%
$500k–$1M
10.3%
$1M+
2.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $261,300 |
| Median rent / month | $859 |
| Owner occupied | 52.4% |
| Renter occupied | 47.6% |
| Vacant | 10.2% |
| Single-family detached | 65.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.57 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 17.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 16.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.8% |
| 3 or more | 12.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 42.0% |
| Electricity | 57.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.7% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,329 | 37.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 356 | 4.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,955 | 22.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,265 | 36.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,615 | 29.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,431 | 27.3% |
| Average household size | 2.31 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.4% | 30.9% |
| Married | 48.7% | 42.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 3.0% | 11.7% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 12.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
5.9%
HS graduate
21.8%
Some college, no degree
24.2%
Associate's degree
4.8%
Bachelor's degree
23.8%
Graduate / professional
17.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 41.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 506 | 10.5% |
| Kindergarten | 241 | 5.0% |
| Elementary school | 2,016 | 42.0% |
| High school | 899 | 18.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,142 | 23.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
33.6%
Retail trade
10.2%
Professional & management
9.8%
Finance & real estate
8.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.4%
Other services
6.1%
Information
4.7%
Public administration
4.7%
Manufacturing
4.1%
Wholesale trade
3.7%
Transportation & utilities
3.4%
Construction
2.8%
Agriculture & mining
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 49.0% |
| Service | 18.4% |
| Sales & office | 19.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.1% |
| Production & transportation | 7.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.3% |
| Government | 13.1% |
| Self-employed | 8.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.5% |
| Carpool | 11.0% |
| Public transit | 2.4% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Work from home | 6.4% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.2 |
Poverty
All people
19.0%
Under 18 years
18.7%
18 and over
19.1%
Married-couple families
4.5%
Female-led households
34.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.6% |
| Retirement income | 16.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.0% |
| High blood pressure | 40.3% |
| High cholesterol | 38.1% |
| Diabetes | 14.3% |
| Heart disease | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 27.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.2% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.4% |
| Binge drinking | 17.4% |
| No physical activity | 30.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.2% |
| Depression | 24.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.1% |
| Poor mental health | 16.8% |
| Poor physical health | 12.8% |
| No health insurance | 13.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.6% |
| Visited dentist | 58.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.5% |
| Teeth loss | 16.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,123 | 7.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.3% |
| Under 18 | 10.2% |
| 18–64 years | 10.1% |
| 65 and over | 36.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.0% |
| Public insurance | 40.2% |
| No insurance | 9.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 19,481 | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 264 | 1.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 71 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 119 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 20,310 | 97.6% |
| Born in same state | 20,039 | 96.3% |
| Born in different state | 15,815 | 76.0% |
| Foreign born | 271 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 507 | 2.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 354 | 69.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,458 | 11.8% |
| Italian | 1,194 | 5.7% |
| Arab | 1,096 | 5.3% |
| Dutch | 113 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 81 | 0.4% |
| German | 77 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 26 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 18 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.8% |
| Internet access | 89.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71201
What city is ZIP code 71201 in?
ZIP code 71201 is primarily assigned to Monroe, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 71201 in?
ZIP code 71201 falls within Ouachita County, Louisiana.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71201?
19% of residents in ZIP code 71201 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 71201?
ZIP code 71201 has an estimated population of 20,817 residents, with a density of 1,399 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 71201?
The median household income in ZIP code 71201 is $56,521, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71201?
The median home value in ZIP code 71201 is $261,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 71201 in?
ZIP code 71201 observes the CST timezone.