71291 ZIP Code — West Monroe, LA
Ouachita County, Louisiana
ZIP code 71291 is located in West Monroe, Louisiana, within Ouachita County. It covers approximately 65.45 square miles and serves a population of 34,606 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.
About ZIP code 71291
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $204,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.
Median household income is $67,448. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
34,606
population
65.45
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
71291 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 71291
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71291. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| West Monroe | Acceptable |
| West Monroe | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
71201 Monroe (5.6 mi)
71212 Monroe (5.9 mi)
71209 Monroe (7.4 mi)
71203 Monroe (9.4 mi)
71225 Calhoun (9.9 mi)
71234 Downsville (10.1 mi)
71280 Sterlington (11 mi)
71292 West Monroe (12.3 mi)
71202 Monroe (15.5 mi)
71241 Farmerville (15.5 mi)
71227 Choudrant (17.1 mi)
71229 Collinston (18 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 34,606 |
| Population density | 529 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 22 |
| County FIPS | 073 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 65.45 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.10 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.5702 |
| Longitude | -92.1899 |
| 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 | 43.6% | 55.3% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.6% | 24.9% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.4% | 16.4% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 3.3% | 3.5% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
34,606
Population
529
People per sq mi
38.4
Median age
$67,448
Median household income
$34,200
Per capita income
$204,700
Median home value
$1,022
Median monthly rent
63.6%
Home ownership
13.8%
Poverty rate
3.9%
Unemployment
10,381
Housing units
30.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,056
Under 5
1,161
875
5–9
961
877
10–14
964
1,031
15–19
1,134
1,014
20–24
1,115
2,723
25–34
2,992
1,922
35–44
2,113
2,074
45–54
2,279
877
55–59
964
930
60–64
1,022
1,811
65–74
1,990
1,042
75–84
1,146
254
85+
279
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,217 | 20.9% |
| 18 and over | 27,389 | 79.1% |
| 65 and over | 6,522 | 18.8% |
| Median age | 38.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
80.1%
Black or African American
13%
Two or more races
2.1%
Hispanic or Latino
1.8%
Asian
1.3%
Other race
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,244 | 80.1% |
| Black or African American | 4,575 | 13% |
| Two or more races | 734 | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 648 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 456 | 1.3% |
| Other race | 436 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 161 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.6% | 55.3% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.6% | 24.9% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.4% | 16.4% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 3.3% | 3.5% | 4.7% |
Under $10k
8.8%
$10k–$15k
3.6%
$15k–$25k
7.2%
$25k–$35k
8.7%
$35k–$50k
11.0%
$50k–$75k
17.0%
$75k–$100k
13.5%
$100k–$150k
16.7%
$150k–$200k
7.2%
$200k+
6.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.2% |
| $200k+ | 6.3% |
| Median income | $67,448 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.2%
$50k–$100k
5.1%
$100k–$150k
17.1%
$150k–$200k
19.7%
$200k–$300k
33.3%
$300k–$500k
13.9%
$500k–$1M
3.5%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $204,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,022 |
| Owner occupied | 63.6% |
| Renter occupied | 36.4% |
| Vacant | 12.0% |
| Single-family detached | 68.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.8% |
| Mobile homes | 8.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.61 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.8% |
| 3 or more | 19.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 33.0% |
| Electricity | 65.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,964 | 51.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,055 | 7.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,613 | 12.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,821 | 28.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,146 | 30.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,284 | 31.8% |
| Average household size | 2.54 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.7% | 25.0% |
| Married | 54.5% | 48.7% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 8.6% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 15.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.0%
Some HS, no diploma
4.9%
HS graduate
31.8%
Some college, no degree
23.8%
Associate's degree
6.1%
Bachelor's degree
20.6%
Graduate / professional
9.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 480 | 6.3% |
| Kindergarten | 409 | 5.4% |
| Elementary school | 2,802 | 36.7% |
| High school | 1,867 | 24.4% |
| College / grad school | 2,079 | 27.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.3%
Retail trade
12.7%
Professional & management
11.6%
Construction
7.2%
Manufacturing
7.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.1%
Finance & real estate
6.1%
Public administration
5.4%
Other services
5.2%
Transportation & utilities
4.3%
Information
3.8%
Wholesale trade
3.6%
Agriculture & mining
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.7% |
| Service | 15.2% |
| Sales & office | 22.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.9% |
| Production & transportation | 12.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.3% |
| Government | 13.6% |
| Self-employed | 7.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.5% |
| Carpool | 6.6% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 6.6% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.1 |
Poverty
All people
13.8%
Under 18 years
12.8%
18 and over
14.1%
Married-couple families
6.5%
Female-led households
22.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.3% |
| Retirement income | 19.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.3% |
| High blood pressure | 34.4% |
| High cholesterol | 37.1% |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 24.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.0% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.5% |
| Binge drinking | 20.4% |
| No physical activity | 26.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.0% |
| Depression | 25.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.6% |
| Poor mental health | 17.0% |
| Poor physical health | 10.9% |
| No health insurance | 12.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.6% |
| Visited dentist | 62.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 13.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,879 | 6.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.9% |
| Under 18 | 3.1% |
| 18–64 years | 9.9% |
| 65 and over | 39.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.5% |
| Public insurance | 41.2% |
| No insurance | 6.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 32,389 | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 545 | 1.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 352 | 1.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 166 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 27 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 33,757 | 97.5% |
| Born in same state | 33,571 | 97.0% |
| Born in different state | 25,241 | 72.9% |
| Foreign born | 186 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 849 | 2.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 435 | 51.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,723 | 10.8% |
| Italian | 3,343 | 9.7% |
| Arab | 3,310 | 9.6% |
| English | 279 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 242 | 0.7% |
| German | 90 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 27 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.9% |
| Internet access | 93.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71291
What city is ZIP code 71291 in?
ZIP code 71291 is primarily assigned to West Monroe, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 71291 in?
ZIP code 71291 falls within Ouachita County, Louisiana.
What is the population of ZIP code 71291?
ZIP code 71291 has an estimated population of 34,606 residents, with a density of 529 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71291?
The median home value in ZIP code 71291 is $204,700.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 71291?
The median household income in ZIP code 71291 is $67,448, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 71291 in?
ZIP code 71291 observes the CST timezone.