71209 ZIP Code — Monroe, LA
Ouachita County, Louisiana
ZIP code 71209 is located in Monroe, Louisiana, within Ouachita County. It covers approximately 0.05 square miles and serves a population of 1,399 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.
About ZIP code 71209
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 10 minutes is near the national average.
Health indicators show elevated rates of poor mental health (26%) compared to national benchmarks.
1,399
population
0.05
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
71209 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 71209
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71209. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Monroe | Acceptable |
| Monroe | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
71201 Monroe (1.9 mi)
71212 Monroe (3 mi)
71203 Monroe (5.4 mi)
71291 West Monroe (7.4 mi)
71202 Monroe (10.3 mi)
71280 Sterlington (11.1 mi)
71229 Collinston (12.8 mi)
71292 West Monroe (12.9 mi)
71225 Calhoun (15.6 mi)
71269 Rayville (16.6 mi)
71234 Downsville (17.4 mi)
71264 Oak Ridge (18.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,399 |
| Population density | 27,980 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 22 |
| County FIPS | 073 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.05 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.5280 |
| Longitude | -92.0724 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 318 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
1,399
Population
27,980
People per sq mi
20.4
Median age
$0
Median household income
$1,545
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
8.0%
Unemployment
0
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
180
15–19
390
260
20–24
562
2
25–34
5
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 1,399 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 20.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
56%
Black or African American
33.8%
Two or more races
5.2%
Asian
3.4%
Hispanic or Latino
1.2%
Other race
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 793 | 56% |
| Black or African American | 478 | 33.8% |
| Two or more races | 73 | 5.2% |
| Asian | 48 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 | 1.2% |
| Other race | 7 | 0.5% |
Household income
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 0.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
0.0%
Some college, no degree
100.0%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 1,399 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
53.3%
Retail trade
20.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.8%
Information
7.2%
Finance & real estate
2.9%
Public administration
2.6%
Other services
2.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 24.2% |
| Service | 8.1% |
| Sales & office | 63.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 4.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 62.0% |
| Government | 38.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 43.8% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 40.9% |
| Work from home | 9.8% |
| Other means | 5.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 10.4 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.5% |
| High blood pressure | 9.8% |
| High cholesterol | 10.7% |
| Diabetes | 1.3% |
| Heart disease | 0.7% |
| Stroke | 0.4% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| Arthritis | 4.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 2.1% |
| Cancer | 0.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 9.9% |
| Binge drinking | 25.7% |
| No physical activity | 19.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.5% |
| Depression | 32.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.4% |
| Poor mental health | 25.6% |
| Poor physical health | 5.5% |
| No health insurance | 11.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.9% |
| Visited dentist | 64.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 72.5% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 2.9% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 2.9% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 90.4% |
| Public insurance | 4.4% |
| No insurance | 6.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,399 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 4 | 0.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 4 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,393 | 99.6% |
| Born in same state | 1,361 | 97.3% |
| Born in different state | 1,058 | 75.6% |
| Foreign born | 32 | 2.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 6 | 0.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 351 | 25.1% |
| French | 200 | 14.3% |
| Italian | 22 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 7 | 0.5% |
| German | 5 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.0% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71209
What city is ZIP code 71209 in?
ZIP code 71209 is primarily assigned to Monroe, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 71209 in?
ZIP code 71209 falls within Ouachita County, Louisiana.
What is the population of ZIP code 71209?
ZIP code 71209 has an estimated population of 1,399 residents, with a density of 26,904 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 71209 in?
ZIP code 71209 observes the CST timezone.