ZIP Code 71203
Post Office City: | Monroe, LA (View All Cities) |
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County: | Ouachita Parish |
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Timezone: | Central (2:43am) |
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Area code: | 318 (Area Code Map) |
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Coordinates: | 32.6, -92.0 ZIP (~9 mile radius) |
Cities in ZIP code 71203
The list below includes the cities that the US Post Office accepts for ZIP code 71203.
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- Primary/preferred city:
- Monroe, LA
- Unacceptable:
- Lakeshore
Stats and Demographics for the 71203 ZIP Code
ZIP code 71203 is located in northern Louisiana and covers a slightly higher than average land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States. It also has a slightly less than average population density.
The people living in ZIP code 71203 are primarily white. The number of people in their late 20s to early 40s is extremely large while the number of young adults is extremely large. There are also a large number of single parents and a small number of families. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 71203 ZIP code is slightly higher than average compared to other areas of the country.
Population |
37,105 |
|
Population Density |
312 |
people per sq mi |
Housing Units |
15,266 |
|
Median Home Value |
$122,300 |
|
Land Area |
118.84 |
sq mi |
Water Area |
6.61 |
sq mi |
Occupied Housing Units |
14,001 |
|
Median Household Income |
$41,229 |
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Estimated Population over Time
Total Population by Age
Median Age: | 31 | | Male Median Age: | 30 | | Female Median Age: | 32 | |
Male | 1,349 | 1,357 | 1,321 | 1,509 | 1,822 | 1,292 | 1,079 | 979 | 1,008 | 1,019 | 1,017 | 938 | 797 | 580 | 390 | 331 | 261 | 227 |
Female | 1,247 | 1,337 | 1,310 | 1,808 | 2,294 | 1,401 | 1,320 | 1,209 | 1,166 | 1,184 | 1,208 | 1,029 | 859 | 614 | 565 | 509 | 381 | 388 |
Total | 2,596 | 2,694 | 2,631 | 3,317 | 4,116 | 2,693 | 2,399 | 2,188 | 2,174 | 2,203 | 2,225 | 1,967 | 1,656 | 1,194 | 955 | 840 | 642 | 615 |
Under 5 | 1,349 | 1,247 | 2,596 |
5-9 | 1,357 | 1,337 | 2,694 |
10-14 | 1,321 | 1,310 | 2,631 |
15-19 | 1,509 | 1,808 | 3,317 |
20-24 | 1,822 | 2,294 | 4,116 |
25-29 | 1,292 | 1,401 | 2,693 |
30-34 | 1,079 | 1,320 | 2,399 |
35-39 | 979 | 1,209 | 2,188 |
40-44 | 1,008 | 1,166 | 2,174 |
45-49 | 1,019 | 1,184 | 2,203 |
50-54 | 1,017 | 1,208 | 2,225 |
55-59 | 938 | 1,029 | 1,967 |
60-64 | 797 | 859 | 1,656 |
65-69 | 580 | 614 | 1,194 |
70-74 | 390 | 565 | 955 |
75-79 | 331 | 509 | 840 |
80-84 | 261 | 381 | 642 |
85 Plus | 227 | 388 | 615 |
Male |
17,276 |
47% |
Female |
19,829 |
53% |
Gender
White |
19,388 |
52.3% |
Black Or African American |
16,374 |
44.1% |
American Indian Or Alaskan Native |
89 |
0.2% |
Asian |
563 |
1.5% |
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander |
15 |
0.0% |
Other Race |
203 |
0.5% |
Two Or More Races |
473 |
1.3% |
Race
Head of Household by Age
Owner | 199 | 948 | 1,451 | 1,737 | 1,660 | 1,100 | 754 | 207 |
Renter | 1,232 | 1,683 | 1,029 | 824 | 534 | 265 | 236 | 142 |
Total | 1,431 | 2,631 | 2,480 | 2,561 | 2,194 | 1,365 | 990 | 349 |
15-24 | 199 | 1,232 | 1,431 |
25-34 | 948 | 1,683 | 2,631 |
35-44 | 1,451 | 1,029 | 2,480 |
45-54 | 1,737 | 824 | 2,561 |
55-64 | 1,660 | 534 | 2,194 |
65-74 | 1,100 | 265 | 1,365 |
75-84 | 754 | 236 | 990 |
85 Plus | 207 | 142 | 349 |
Husband Wife Family Households |
5,720 |
41% |
Single Guardian |
3,469 |
25% |
Singles |
3,916 |
28% |
Singles With Roommate |
896 |
6% |
Families vs Singles
Average Household Size: 3 |
Households without Kids |
8,983 |
64% |
Households with Kids |
5,018 |
36% |
Households with Kids
Children by Age
Male | 261 | 277 | 294 | 252 | 265 | 260 | 244 | 279 | 309 | 258 | 275 | 264 | 267 | 257 | 235 | 256 | 250 | 338 | 430 | 417 |
Female | 244 | 265 | 243 | 222 | 260 | 251 | 279 | 261 | 286 | 249 | 270 | 283 | 243 | 265 | 254 | 259 | 283 | 438 | 574 | 541 |
Total | 505 | 542 | 537 | 474 | 525 | 511 | 523 | 540 | 595 | 507 | 545 | 547 | 510 | 522 | 489 | 515 | 533 | 776 | 1,004 | 958 |
1 | 261 | 244 | 505 |
2 | 277 | 265 | 542 |
3 | 294 | 243 | 537 |
4 | 252 | 222 | 474 |
5 | 265 | 260 | 525 |
6 | 260 | 251 | 511 |
7 | 244 | 279 | 523 |
8 | 279 | 261 | 540 |
9 | 309 | 286 | 595 |
10 | 258 | 249 | 507 |
11 | 275 | 270 | 545 |
12 | 264 | 283 | 547 |
13 | 267 | 243 | 510 |
14 | 257 | 265 | 522 |
15 | 235 | 254 | 489 |
16 | 256 | 259 | 515 |
17 | 250 | 283 | 533 |
18 | 338 | 438 | 776 |
19 | 430 | 574 | 1,004 |
20 | 417 | 541 | 958 |
Real Estate and Housing
ZIP code 71203 has a small percentage of vacancies. The Census also indicates that there are one or more nursing homes and universities nearby.
The majority of household are owned or have a mortgage. Homes in ZIP code 71203 were primarily built in the 1970s or the 1980s. Looking at 71203 real estate data, the median home value of $122,300 is slightly less than average compared to the rest of the country. It is also high compared to nearby ZIP codes. So you are less likely to find inexpensive homes in 71203. Rentals in 71203 are most commonly 2 bedrooms. The rent for 2 bedrooms is normally $500-$749/month including utilities. 3+ bedrooms are also common and rent for $750-$999/month. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 71203 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.
In Occupied Housing Units |
35,154 |
94.7% |
Correctional Facility For Adults |
0 |
0.0% |
Juvenile Facilities |
4 |
0.0% |
Nursing Facilities |
410 |
1.1% |
Other Institutional |
24 |
0.1% |
College Student Housing |
1,498 |
4.0% |
Military Quarters |
0 |
0.0% |
Other Noninstitutional |
15 |
0.0% |
Housing Type
Owned Households With A Mortgage |
5,418 |
35% |
Owned Households Free & Clear |
2,638 |
17% |
Renter Occupied Households |
5,945 |
39% |
Households Vacant |
1,265 |
8% |
Housing Occupancy
For Rent |
491 |
39% |
Rented & Unoccupied |
19 |
2% |
For Sale Only |
139 |
11% |
Sold & Unoccupied |
27 |
2% |
For Season Recreational Or Occasional Use |
83 |
7% |
For Migrant Workers |
0 |
0% |
Vacant For Other Reasons |
506 |
40% |
Vacancy Reasons
Owner Occupied Home Values
Rental Properties by Number of Rooms
Studio Apartment |
297 |
5% |
1 Bedroom |
1,253 |
22% |
2 Bedroom |
2,211 |
39% |
3+ Bedroom |
1,894 |
33% |
Rental Properties by Number of Rooms
Cost of Monthly Rent Including Utilities
Cost of a Studio Apartment
Employment, Income, Earnings, and Work
The median household income of $41,229 is slightly less than average compared to the rest of the country. It is also slightly higher than average compared to nearby ZIP codes. So 71203 is likely to be one of the nicer parts of town with a more affluent demographic.
As with most parts of the country, vehicles are the most common form of transportation to places of employment. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. More commuters in 71203 get to experience these short commute times than most other ZIP codes. It is very uncommon, compared to the rest of the US, for employees to have to travel more than 45 minutes to their place of employment.
Worked Full-time with Earnings |
12,206 |
43% |
Worked Part-time with Earnings |
5,604 |
20% |
No Earnings |
10,796 |
38% |
Employment Status
Average Household Income over Time
Annual Individual Earnings
Sources of Household Income
Percent of Households Receiving Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Household Investment Income
Percent of Households Receiving Investment Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Household Retirement Income
Percent of Households Receiving Retirement Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Worked Full-time with Earnings |
12,206 |
43% |
Worked Part-time with Earnings |
5,604 |
20% |
No Earnings |
10,796 |
38% |
Source of Earnings
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over
Car, truck, or van |
15,302 |
96.1% |
Public transportation |
108 |
0.7% |
Taxicab |
0 |
0.0% |
Motorcycle |
0 |
0.0% |
Bicycle, Walked, or Other Means |
245 |
1.5% |
Worked at Home |
273 |
1.7% |
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over
Travel Time to Work (In Minutes)
Schools and Education
The population has a much higher percentage of people with low education levels (less than high school) than normal. Despite the lower high school graduation rates, the area has some of the highest percentages of people who attended college of any ZIP.
For more information, see Monroe, LA education levels.
Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over
Less than High School Diploma |
2,664 |
12.2% |
High School Graduate |
12,603 |
57.5% |
Associate's degree |
1,030 |
4.7% |
Bachelor's degree |
3,845 |
17.5% |
Master's degree |
1,437 |
6.6% |
Professional school degree |
198 |
0.9% |
Doctorate degree |
132 |
0.6% |
Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)
Enrolled in Public School |
6,262 |
81.3% |
Enrolled in Private School |
781 |
10.1% |
Not Enrolled in School |
655 |
8.5% |
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)
Schools in ZIP Code 71203
ZIP Code 71203 is in the following school districts: City of Monroe School District, Ouachita Parish School District, Vision Academy, and Private. There are 13 different elementary schools and high schools with mailing addresses in ZIP code 71203.
Sherrouse School
300 Sherrouse Avenue
Monroe, LA 71203
Grade Level: Other/Combined or Ungraded
District: City of Monroe School District
Lincoln Elementary School
4200 Elm Street
Monroe, LA 71203
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: City of Monroe School District
Jack Hayes Elementary School
3631 Old Sterlington Road
Monroe, LA 71203
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Ouachita Parish School District
Lakeshore School
550 Balboa Street
Monroe, LA 71203
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Ouachita Parish School District
Ouachita Junior High School
5500 Blanks Street
Monroe, LA 71203
Grade Level: Middle/Elementary
District: Ouachita Parish School District
Vision Academy
4108 Harvey St.
Monroe, LA 71203
Grade Level: High/Secondary
District: Vision Academy
Sterlington High School
233 Keystone Road
Monroe, LA 71203
Grade Level: High/Secondary
District: Ouachita Parish School District
River Oaks School
600 Finks Hideaway Rd
Monroe, LA 71203
Grade Level: Other/Combined or Ungraded
District: Private
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