West Monroe, LA ZIP Codes, Map and Demographics

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
71291	Standard	34,670	60.35%	Cheniere,Dean Chapel,Drew,Forest Park,Highland Park,Kiroli Woods,Splane Place,Wall Lake
71292	Standard	22,774	39.65%	Bawcomville,Brownsville,Cheniere,Lapine,Luna,Olinkraft,Siegle
71294	P.O. Box	0	0.00%

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Population & Demographics

West Monroe, LA has 57,211 residents, with an average household size of 2.3. The gender split is 46.7% male and 53.3% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (4.7%) and 35-39 (5.8%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 9.7%. Those born outside the United States make up 5.3% (lower than the Nation).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	57,444
Total Households:	23,146
Total Housing Units:	25,754
Average Household Size:	2.47
Average Family Size:	3.05

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	13,103
Total Households:	5,629
Total Housing Units:	6,334
Average Household Size:	2.27
Average Family Size:	3.67

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	53,663	53,624	53,992	52,964	52,736	51,978	52,537	52,258	52,323	51,870	56,749	56,545	57,211
Decennial Census	54,185	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	57,444	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 38.5

Male Median Age: 37.4

Female Median Age: 39.6

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	1,813	1,990	2,162	1,925	1,664	1,710	1,790	1,814	1,837	1,652	1,723	1,779	1,719	1,381	1,111	813	462	358
Female	1,714	1,896	1,998	1,901	1,742	1,839	1,977	1,978	1,775	1,720	1,856	1,926	1,888	1,657	1,385	1,016	731	742
Total	3,527	3,886	4,160	3,826	3,406	3,549	3,767	3,792	3,612	3,372	3,579	3,705	3,607	3,038	2,496	1,829	1,193	1,100

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	44,119	77.18%
Black:	7,907	13.83%
Hispanic:*	2,739	4.79%
Asian:	643	1.12%
American Indian:	264	0.46%
Hawaiian:	17	0.03%
Other:	1,472	2.58%
Total:	57,161	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	27,703	48.23%	37.4 years
Females:	29,741	51.77%	39.6 years
Total:	57,444	100%	38.5 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	6,061	46.26%	35.8 years
Females:	7,042	53.74%	39.4 years
Total:	13,103	100%	38.0 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	55,201	96.49%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	382	0.67%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	699	1.22%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	929	2.85%
Total Population:	57,211	100%
Total Native Population:	55,583	97.15%
Total Foreign-born Population:	1,628	2.85%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in West Monroe, LA have an average household income of $60,164 (about the same as the State by 0.2%, and much lower than the Nation by 23.4%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($76,054 vs $27,889). Employment participation is lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 8.4%, which is much higher than the Nation (5.2%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$43,920	$43,022	$41,841	$40,822	$39,700	$41,460	$41,336	$44,887	$46,957	$50,258	$52,387	$58,124	$60,164
Median Family Income	$55,210	$54,445	$52,619	$51,653	$52,395	$53,235	$55,159	$58,286	$61,826	$64,575	$66,609	$72,746	$76,054
Median NonFamily Income	$25,584	$23,971	$25,522	$25,338	$22,641	$22,988	$22,717	$26,206	$25,889	$25,977	$26,098	$28,392	$27,889
Median Male Income	$41,821	$41,682	$40,934	$39,376	$39,830	$41,026	$41,357	$44,673	$46,230	$49,198	$51,306	$53,750	$56,312
Median Female Income	$30,853	$32,111	$31,451	$32,263	$31,738	$31,065	$31,738	$34,457	$34,484	$35,820	$38,844	$41,817	$44,815

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	26,466	58.11%
Unemployed:	1,412	3.10%
Not In Labor Force:	17,666	38.79%
Total:	45,544	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	9,965	37.65%
Service:	4,150	15.68%
Sales and Office:	5,319	20.10%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	3,340	12.62%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	3,692	13.95%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	26,466	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In West Monroe, LA, the median home value is $169,700 - much lower than the State by 18.7%, and up $22,950 (15.6%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $929 per month - much lower than the State by 10.5%, and up $186 (25.0%) since 2020. Most renters in West Monroe pay under $1,000 (78.5%). About 78.5% pay under $1,000 and 1.4% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 43.9% (50.3% have a mortgage) and renters make up 56.1% - owners are much lower than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$113,350	$114,100	$111,450	$113,600	$114,700	$120,050	$119,650	$129,550	$134,750	$146,750	$142,750	$161,900	$169,700

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	596	8.00%
$500 to $999:	3,300	44.27%
$1,000 to $1,499:	2,454	32.92%
$1,500 to $1,999:	228	3.06%
$2,000 to $2,499:	87	1.17%
$2,500 to $2,999:	47	0.63%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	742	9.95%
Total:	7,454	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$652	$678	$690	$733	$724	$721	$740	$768	$767	$743	$809	$917	$929

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	7,379	33.12%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	7,444	33.42%
Renter Occupied:	7,454	33.46%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	22,277	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	22,277	87.20%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	3,270	12.80%
Total Housing Units:	25,547	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

22.6% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, below the state rate (26.6%) and well below the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 85.1%, which is slightly below the state rate (86.9%). The share of people in poverty is 13.4%, which is about the same as the state rate (14.2%) and above the national rate (8.7%), up 1.1 percentage points since 2011 and up 2.9 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	1,569	3.98%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	2,972	7.53%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	13,371	33.90%
Some college, no degree:	9,150	23.20%
Associate's degree:	1,952	4.95%
Bachelor's degree:	7,125	18.06%
Graduate or professional degree:	3,305	8.38%
Total:	39,444	100%
High school graduate or higher:	34,903	88.49%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	10,430	26.44%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	33,493	51.84%
Public Insurance:	26,459	40.95%
No Insurance:	4,655	7.21%
Total:	64,607	100%
Has Health Insurance:	59,952	92.79%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	12.3%	13.4%	14.5%	16.6%	16.6%	15.2%	15.3%	13.1%	10.5%	9.9%	13.8%	12.6%	13.4%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	495	3.76%
Kindergarten:	641	4.87%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	6,088	46.25%
High school (grades 9-12):	2,894	21.99%
College or graduate school:	3,045	23.13%
Total:	13,163	100%
Early Childhood:	1,136	8.63%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	9,623	73.11%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

ZIP Codes:	2 Standard, 1 PO Box [See All]
Parish:	Ouachita Parish, LA
Area Code:	318
Time Zone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	13,103 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	Monroe, LA [Learn More]
Coordinates:	32.4481, -92.2059
Land Area:	219.19 sq miles (ZIP Codes)
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/city/la-west-monroe.asp

White:	7,232	54.75%
Black:	4,647	35.18%
Hispanic:*	744	5.63%
Asian:	117	0.89%
American Indian:	44	0.33%
Hawaiian:	7	0.05%
Other:	418	3.16%
Total:	13,209	100%

Native, born in the United States:	12,072	94.04%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	79	0.62%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	290	2.26%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	396	5.34%
Total Population:	12,837	100%
Total Native Population:	12,151	94.66%
Total Foreign-born Population:	686	5.34%

Employed:	5,753	55.97%
Unemployed:	529	5.15%
Not In Labor Force:	3,997	38.89%
Total:	10,279	100%

Management, business, science, and arts:	1,604	27.88%
Service:	1,210	21.03%
Sales and Office:	1,221	21.22%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	715	12.43%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,003	17.43%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	5,753	100%

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Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from West Monroe, LA

Sources & References

Less than $500:	335	11.25%
$500 to $999:	1,827	61.37%
$1,000 to $1,499:	522	17.53%
$1,500 to $1,999:	33	1.11%
$2,000 to $2,499:	11	0.37%
$2,500 to $2,999:	27	0.91%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	222	7.46%
Total:	2,977	100%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,173	22.10%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,157	21.80%
Renter Occupied:	2,977	56.10%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	5,307	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	5,307	85.05%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	933	14.95%
Total Housing Units:	6,240	100%

Less than 9th grade:	498	5.65%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	816	9.27%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	2,985	33.89%
Some college, no degree:	2,090	23.73%
Associate's degree:	429	4.87%
Bachelor's degree:	1,251	14.20%
Graduate or professional degree:	738	8.38%
Total:	8,807	100%
High school graduate or higher:	7,493	85.08%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	1,989	22.58%

Private Insurance:	6,347	44.44%
Public Insurance:	6,274	43.93%
No Insurance:	1,660	11.62%
Total:	14,281	100%
Has Health Insurance:	12,621	88.38%

Nursery School, Preschool:	146	5.39%
Kindergarten:	174	6.43%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,177	43.48%
High school (grades 9-12):	550	20.32%
College or graduate school:	660	24.38%
Total:	2,707	100%
Early Childhood:	320	11.82%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	1,901	70.23%

# Residential Mailboxes:	25,387Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	1,983Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	29,695Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	21,568Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	2,136Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	1,514Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$246,995,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$981,437,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	20,083Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Monroe, LASource: Census
CBSA Number:	33740Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	224,705Source: Census
MSA:	Monroe, LA MSASource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census

Land Area:	219.185 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	9.462 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	05,24Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	80955Source: Census
Place Name:	West Monroe city; LouisianaSource: Census