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ZIP Code 71303
Alexandria, LA, Rapides Parish
Population
25,138
Land area
63.4sq mi
People per sq mi
396
City
Alexandria
ZIP 71303 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 71303 at a glance
- ZIP 71303 (Alexandria) is about 3.7 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $67,156, 11% above the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $244,200 (13% above Louisiana) and median rent is $1,141 a month.
Local data for ZIP 71303
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 71303, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,156
Poverty rate
18.7%
Median home value
$244,200
Prices +3.7% in a year
Median rent
$1,141/mo
Homeownership
55.9%
Bachelor's or higher
33.4%
Median age
36.8
Average commute
18.4 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
840
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
9,869
$432M annual payroll
PPP loans
$62.2M
975 loans
Campaign donations
$169K
1% D, 40% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 71303, 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
93° / 39°F
54.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 71303, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities in ZIP 71303
ZIP codes near 71303
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 71301Alexandria | 3.6 mi | 12.5 |
| 71359Pineville | 6.8 mi | 0.1 |
| 71485Woodworth | 6.9 mi | 46 |
| 71360Pineville | 9.8 mi | 193.1 |
| 71302Lecompte | 9.8 mi | 57.8 |
| 71409Boyce | 12 mi | 136.6 |
| 71424Woodworth | 12 mi | 36.8 |
| 71405Ball | 12 mi | 16.3 |
| 71346Lecompte | 13 mi | 91.8 |
| 71430Forest Hill | 13 mi | 122.3 |
| 71466Boyce | 14 mi | 8.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 71303?
- ZIP code 71303 is in Alexandria, LA (Rapides Parish).
- What county is ZIP code 71303 in?
- ZIP code 71303 is mostly in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
- How many people live in ZIP code 71303?
- About 25,138 people live in the 71303 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.