ZIP Code 71212 in Monroe, LA

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Monroe, Louisiana
Names to Avoid:
Northeast Univ
Parish:Ouachita Parish
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:9:02:14 AM
Population:10 [See All]
Area Code:318
Classification:Unique [Company/Government]
Coordinates:32.5092, -92.1195
Land Area:0.072 sq mi
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71212 - Northeast University

Monroe, LA | Ouachita County | University

Northeast University

Entity TypeUniversity
LocationMonroe, LA
CountyOuachita
FacilityPost Office
Coordinates32.5284, -92.0739
CoverageSingle point (Coordinates mark the primary delivery location)
Key Facts
  • Single-entity ZIP serving Northeast University
  • USPS Post Office classification
  • Includes Administration Offices and Nlu Student Boxes
  • Delivers to 2 business addresses (no residential delivery)
  • Secondary university ZIP for admin offices and student mailboxes
  • Serves ULM administrative and student mail functions
Entity Type
University
Facility
Post Office
Coordinates
32.5284, -92.0739
Buildings
2

About ZIP Code 71212

The University of Louisiana at Monroe (formerly Northeast Louisiana University) operates under a secondary dedicated ZIP code 71212 in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. This ZIP serves specific campus functions separate from the primary university ZIP 71209, handling administrative mail and student post office boxes. Postal records show delivery points including the Administration Offices and NLU Student Boxes. This designation has served campus operations for over two decades.

The 2020 Census recorded just 10 residents with a median age of 32.5 years, reflecting the administrative nature of this ZIP rather than residential student housing. Four delivery codes route mail to specific campus locations. Monroe is the valid mailing city for correspondence addressed to this designation.

Census Data
Population:10
Median Age:32.5
Housing Units:9
Delivery Points
Residential:0
Business:2

Named Buildings

Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.

Administration Offices on University Nlu Student Boxes on Northeast

Address Format

[Recipient Name]
[Street Address]
MONROE, LA 71212
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 71212 has 10 residents and 0 households. The median age is 32.5 years, younger than the state (38.1) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 30.0% male and 70.0% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (50.0%, much higher than the state average of 31.4% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (30.0%, much lower than the state average of 57.1% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (31.4%) and national averages (12.4%).

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:10Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:0Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:138.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:0Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$666,666,666Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:0.00Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:0.00Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--00000000000000
Decennial Census0------------------10--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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


Median Age: 32.5

Male Median Age: 36.3

Female Median Age: 32.3

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male000010020000000000
Female001020201000001000
Total001030221000001000
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:337.50%
Black:562.50%
Hispanic:*00%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:00%
Total:8100%
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.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:330.00%36.3 years
Females:770.00%32.3 years
Total:10100%32.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00%
Total Population:0100%
Total Native Population:00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 71212 is assigned to a single organization or institution. Detailed business demographics are not published for unique ZIP Codes. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 2 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:2Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:2Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 71212 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 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 71212. It covers 0.072 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.007 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:0.072 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.007 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

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


71213 | | 71211

Schools in ZIP Code 71212


We could not locate which school district 71212 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.

J.s. Clark Magnet Elementary School 1207 Washington Street
Monroe, LA 71201
District: Monroe City School DistrictNearby
Crosley Elementary School 700 Natchitoches Street
West Monroe, LA 71291
District: Ouachita Parish School DistrictNearby
Neville High School 600 Forsythe Avenue
Monroe, LA 71201
District: Monroe City School DistrictNearby
West Monroe High School 201 Riggs Street
West Monroe, LA 71291
District: Ouachita Parish School DistrictNearby
Riverbend Elementary School 700 Austin Avenue
West Monroe, LA 71292
District: Ouachita Parish School DistrictNearby
Prevailing Faith Christian Academy 1201 Stubbs Ave
Monroe, LA 71201
District: Private SchoolNearby
Geneva Academy 715 Cypress St
West Monroe, LA 71291
District: Private SchoolNearby
Questech Learning 2401 Oliver Rd
Monroe, LA 71201
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 71212


Unitech Training Academy-West Monroe 111 Crosley Street
West Monroe, LA 71291
Type: Post Secondary
Cloyd's Beauty School 1 Inc 603 Natchitoches St
West Monroe, LA 71291-0603
Type: Post Secondary
Miller-Motte College-Mccann-Monroe 2319 Louisville Ave
Monroe, LA 71201
Type: Post Secondary
Celebrity Stylist Beauty School 3138 Louisville Ave
Monroe, LA 71201-5135
Type: Post Secondary
Celebrity Barber School 3220 Louisville Avenue
Monroe, LA 71201-5133
Type: Post Secondary
Cloyd's Barber School 2 Inc 1311 Winnsboro Rd
Monroe, LA 71201
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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