| City: | Monroe, Louisiana |
| Names to Avoid: | Northeast Univ |
| Parish: | Ouachita Parish |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:02:12 AM |
| Population: | 1,091 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 318 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 32.5280, -92.0724 |
| Land Area: | 0.052 sq mi |
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The University of Louisiana at Monroe operates under dedicated ZIP code 71209 in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. Founded in 1931 as Ouachita Parish Junior College, the institution became Northeast Louisiana University before adopting its current name in 1999. The university is home to Louisiana's only publicly supported School of Pharmacy, established in 1956, and today enrolls over 8,600 students. This postal designation has served the campus for over two decades.
The 2020 Census counted 1,091 residents within the 0.08-square-mile boundary. The young median age of 20.4 years reflects the undergraduate population, and 98% live in non-institutional group quarters, consistent with dormitory housing. Census ACS data shows 55% of workers in the Educational/Healthcare industry, typical for a university campus. Mail reaches campus buildings including Northeast Louisiana University facilities. Monroe is the valid mailing city for this designation.
| Population: | 1,091 |
| Median Age: | 20.4 |
| Housing Units: | 4 |
| Establishments: | 8 |
| Employment: | 77 |
| Residential: | 0 |
| Business: | 1 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 71209 has 1,091 residents and 1 households (average 19.00 persons per household). The median age is 20.4 years, significantly younger than the state (38.1) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 27.2% male and 72.8% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (59.8%, slightly higher than the state average of 57.1%) and Black or African American (32.5%, much higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than the national average (12.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,091Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,264Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 20,980.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 1Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 19.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 0.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 142 | 96 | 113 | 119 | 166 | 183 | 179 | 177 | 179 | 179 | 1,294 | 1,399 | 1,366 | 1,264 |
| Decennial Census | 154 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,091 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 20.4
Male Median Age: 20.8
Female Median Age: 20.2
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 100 | 189 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 348 | 433 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 2 | 448 | 622 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 652 | 59.98% |
| Black: | 355 | 32.66% |
| Hispanic:* | 35 | 3.22% |
| Asian: | 31 | 2.85% |
| American Indian: | 8 | 0.74% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.09% |
| Other: | 5 | 0.46% |
| Total: | 1,087 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 297 | 27.22% | 20.8 years |
| Females: | 794 | 72.78% | 20.2 years |
| Total: | 1,091 | 100% | 20.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,226 | 96.99% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 12 | 0.95% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 11 | 0.87% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 15 | 2.06% |
| Total Population: | 1,264 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,238 | 97.94% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 26 | 2.06% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 26.3%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 14.5%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (58.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 284 | 22.47% |
| Unemployed: | 48 | 3.80% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 932 | 73.73% |
| Total: | 1,264 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 47 | 16.55% |
| Service: | 58 | 20.42% |
| Sales and Office: | 166 | 58.45% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 6 | 2.11% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 7 | 2.46% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 284 | 100% |
In 2024, 61.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 3.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 89.80%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 7.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7 | 38.89% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 11 | 61.11% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 18 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 18 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 11 | 61.11% |
| Private Insurance: | 1,135 | 88.74% |
| Public Insurance: | 96 | 7.51% |
| No Insurance: | 48 | 3.75% |
| Total: | 1,279 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,231 | 96.25% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,264 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 1,264 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 71209 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 7 business establishments, employing about 95 people with an annual payroll of $3,174,000. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 7Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $743,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $3,174,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 95Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 71209 is located in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, within the Monroe, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 33740) and Louisiana's 5th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 176,441 people, about 0.62% of whom live in ZIP Code 71209. It covers 0.052 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.01 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Monroe, LASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 33740Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 176,441Source: Census |
| MSA: | Monroe, LA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.052 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.01 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 05Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 14452.88 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2251410Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Monroe city; LouisianaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 71209 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.