71292 ZIP Code — West Monroe, LA

Ouachita County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71292 is located in West Monroe, Louisiana, within Ouachita County. It covers approximately 153.73 square miles and serves a population of 21,939 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71292

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $119,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $48,800. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71292 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.

21,939

population

153.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71292 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71292

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71292. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Monroe	Acceptable
West Monroe	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71238 Eros (9.6 mi) 71225 Calhoun (9.8 mi) 71212 Monroe (10.1 mi) 71202 Monroe (10.4 mi) 71201 Monroe (11.8 mi) 71291 West Monroe (12.3 mi) 71209 Monroe (12.9 mi) 71226 Chatham (15.8 mi) 71227 Choudrant (17.1 mi) 71203 Monroe (18.1 mi) 71234 Downsville (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	21,939
Population density	143 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	153.73 sq mi
Water area	7.37 sq mi
Latitude	32.3947
Longitude	-92.2273
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	57.7%	55.3%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	24.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	13.1%	16.4%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.9%	3.5%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

21,939

Population

143

People per sq mi

40.8

Median age

$48,800

Median household income

$28,146

Per capita income

$119,100

Median home value

$812

Median monthly rent

68.9%

Home ownership

19.8%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

7,473

Housing units

14.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

479

Under 5

521

665

5–9

723

989

10–14

1,073

711

15–19

771

518

20–24

562

1,096

25–34

1,191

1,453

35–44

1,578

1,408

45–54

1,529

846

55–59

918

701

60–64

762

1,026

65–74

1,113

535

75–84

580

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,320	24.2%
18 and over	16,619	75.8%
65 and over	3,445	15.7%
Median age	40.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.6%

Black or African American 20.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Two or more races 2.4%

Other race 1.1%

Asian 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	16,359	72.6%
Black or African American	4,648	20.6%
Hispanic or Latino	582	2.6%
Two or more races	531	2.4%
Other race	248	1.1%
Asian	140	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.7%	55.3%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	24.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	13.1%	16.4%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.9%	3.5%	4.7%

Under $10k 8.3%

$10k–$15k 7.9%

$15k–$25k 12.7%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 14.0%

$50k–$75k 15.5%

$75k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.3%
$10k–$15k	7.9%
$15k–$25k	12.7%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	14.0%
$50k–$75k	15.5%
$75k–$100k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	13.2%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$48,800

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.0%

$50k–$100k 18.2%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$200k–$300k 20.2%

$300k–$500k 9.2%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$119,100
Median rent / month	$812
Owner occupied	68.9%
Renter occupied	31.1%
Vacant	17.8%
Single-family detached	55.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	41.7%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	12.0%
2000–2009	14.8%
1990–1999	20.6%
1980–1989	17.6%
1970–1979	12.1%
1960–1969	9.3%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	2.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	25.4%
3 bedrooms	54.3%
4 bedrooms	14.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.7%
1 vehicle	34.3%
2 vehicles	37.0%
3 or more	21.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.6%
Electricity	77.0%
Propane / LP gas	3.0%
Wood	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,747	45.4%
Cohabiting couple	495	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	1,541	18.7%
Female householder, no spouse	2,472	29.9%
Households with children under 18	2,820	34.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,543	30.8%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.4%	26.9%
Married	47.2%	46.0%
Separated	4.2%	2.1%
Widowed	4.5%	8.7%
Divorced	13.7%	16.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.8%

Some HS, no diploma 11.4%

HS graduate 39.4%

Some college, no degree 23.4%

Associate's degree 5.1%

Bachelor's degree 9.2%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.8%
Bachelor's or higher	14.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	145	2.6%
Kindergarten	234	4.2%
Elementary school	2,763	50.0%
High school	1,244	22.5%
College / grad school	1,136	20.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.0%

Retail trade 13.0%

Construction 9.8%

Professional & management 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 8.2%

Manufacturing 7.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Other services 4.5%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Public administration 3.6%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Information 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.5%
Service	15.3%
Sales & office	21.2%
Natural resources & construction	14.6%
Production & transportation	17.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.5%
Government	14.4%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.0%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.8

Poverty

All people 19.8%

Under 18 years 28.1%

18 and over 17.2%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 45.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.5%
Retirement income	17.1%
Supplemental Security	11.0%
Cash public assistance	6.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.9%
High blood pressure	38.3%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.1%
Binge drinking	19.5%
No physical activity	33.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.9%
Depression	27.5%
Fair or poor health	21.5%
Poor mental health	19.2%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	15.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	53.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	20.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,032	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.3%
Under 18	2.4%
18–64 years	18.8%
65 and over	41.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.9%
Public insurance	53.7%
No insurance	8.7%
Uninsured under 19	3.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	20,939	95.4%
Spanish	86	0.4%
Other Indo-European	73	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	11	0.1%
Other languages	2	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	21,682	98.8%
Born in same state	21,524	98.1%
Born in different state	17,624	80.3%
Foreign born	158	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	257	1.2%
Not a US citizen	163	63.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,641	12%
French	1,927	8.8%
Italian	1,845	8.4%
English	190	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	49	0.2%
Polish	20	0.1%
German	17	0.1%
Dutch	15	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	87.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71292

What city is ZIP code 71292 in?

ZIP code 71292 is primarily assigned to West Monroe, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71292 in?

ZIP code 71292 falls within Ouachita County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71292?

20% of residents in ZIP code 71292 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71292?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71292?

The median home value in ZIP code 71292 is $119,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 71292?

ZIP code 71292 has an estimated population of 21,939 residents, with a density of 143 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 71292 in?

ZIP code 71292 observes the CST timezone.