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ZIP Code 71301
Alexandria, LA, Rapides Parish
Population
17,035
Land area
12.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,364
City
Alexandria
ZIP 71301 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 71301 at a glance
- ZIP 71301 (Alexandria) is about 13 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $43,098, 29% below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $160,800 (26% below Louisiana) and median rent is $927 a month.
Local data for ZIP 71301
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals4
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools10
- Colleges3
- Libraries1
- Banks10
- Post Offices4
- Parks7
- Grocery Stores13
- Restaurants108
- Affordable Housing2
- Home Health Agencies3
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers3
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals2
- Community Health Centers10
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment4
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools3
- Toxic Release Facilities1
Housing and community stats
ZIP 71301, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,098
Poverty rate
27.5%
Median home value
$160,800
Prices +1.3% in a year
Median rent
$927/mo
Homeownership
47.9%
Bachelor's or higher
20.7%
Median age
40.0
Average commute
16.8 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
988
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
17,582
$898M annual payroll
PPP loans
$70.19M
1,077 loans
Campaign donations
$212K
9% D, 52% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 71301, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
524
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,688
5.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 39°F
57.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 71301, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.9%
U.S. 33.3% +12.6 pts
Diabetes
20.0%
U.S. 12.1% +7.9 pts
Smoking
22.8%
U.S. 12.8% +10.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities in ZIP 71301
ZIP codes near 71301
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 71303Alexandria | 3.6 mi | 63.4 |
| 71359Pineville | 4 mi | 0.1 |
| 71360Pineville | 6.2 mi | 193.1 |
| 71302Lecompte | 7.1 mi | 57.8 |
| 71485Woodworth | 7.9 mi | 46 |
| 71405Ball | 10 mi | 16.3 |
| 71346Lecompte | 11 mi | 91.8 |
| 71430Forest Hill | 14 mi | 122.3 |
| 71323Center Point | 15 mi | 20.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 71301?
- ZIP code 71301 is in Alexandria, LA (Rapides Parish).
- What county is ZIP code 71301 in?
- ZIP code 71301 is mostly in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
- How many people live in ZIP code 71301?
- About 17,035 people live in the 71301 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.