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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 71303 has 22,797 residents and 9,088 households (average 2.39 persons per household). The median age is 38.6 years, about the same as the state (38.1) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.7% male and 52.3% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (56.1%, lower than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (33.1%, much higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3%, 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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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	22,797Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	25,138Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	23,904Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	359.4 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$67,156Source: Census ACS

Households:	9,088Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$244,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.39Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.22Source: Census ACS

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	2024
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	19,982	20,376	20,766	21,258	21,684	22,119	21,741	21,809	21,817	21,189	22,581	23,505	24,532	25,138
Decennial Census	21,015	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	22,797	--	--	--	--

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: 38.6

Male Median Age: 36.7

Female Median Age: 40.3

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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	685	806	795	789	722	743	664	733	666	587	614	714	632	613	423	279	199	202
Female	719	749	733	779	719	749	681	780	759	664	727	801	770	660	516	404	377	344
Total	1,404	1,555	1,528	1,568	1,441	1,492	1,345	1,513	1,425	1,251	1,341	1,515	1,402	1,273	939	683	576	546

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

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Population by Race

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White:	12,783	56.31%
Black:	7,554	33.27%
Hispanic:*	990	4.36%
Asian:	743	3.27%
American Indian:	121	0.53%
Hawaiian:	10	0.04%
Other:	501	2.21%
Total:	22,702	100%

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	%	Median Age
Males:	10,866	47.66%	36.7 years
Females:	11,931	52.34%	40.3 years
Total:	22,797	100%	38.6 years

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

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	24,115	95.93%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	153	0.61%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	425	1.69%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	445	3.46%
Total Population:	25,138	100%
Total Native Population:	24,268	96.54%
Total Foreign-born Population:	870	3.46%

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.

Income & Employment

In 2024, the Median household income is $67,156, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $19,354 (40.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,393. Family households earn a median of $80,809 versus $48,022 for nonfamily households (a difference of $32,787). By gender, male median income is $62,665 and female is $47,630, which is well under the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $15,035 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 63.0%, which is on par with the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.8%, which is modestly greater than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (43.7%).

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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	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Household Income	$47,802	$52,757	$48,356	$51,381	$51,269	$53,356	$47,053	$52,878	$57,763	$59,460	$58,750	$67,717	$66,761	$67,156
Median Family Income	$60,563	$63,159	$57,081	$58,720	$57,828	$61,556	$58,852	$66,644	$63,447	$64,853	$63,002	$71,321	$72,606	$80,809
Median NonFamily Income	$36,383	$37,669	$38,086	$38,153	$34,886	$35,446	$34,968	$36,411	$38,094	$42,293	$44,234	$51,068	$46,389	$48,022
Median Male Income	$42,835	$43,765	$44,690	$48,244	$42,717	$48,485	$46,772	$51,623	$51,944	$50,647	$51,849	$58,500	$58,756	$62,665
Median Female Income	$33,570	$33,818	$30,715	$32,995	$31,717	$33,321	$34,623	$41,007	$43,254	$44,145	$45,492	$46,969	$46,904	$47,630

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 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	11,635	58.93%
Unemployed:	716	3.63%
Not In Labor Force:	7,392	37.44%
Total:	19,743	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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

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Management, business, science, and arts:	5,090	43.75%
Service:	2,400	20.63%
Sales and Office:	2,678	23.02%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	485	4.17%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	982	8.44%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	11,635	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2024, the median home value is $244,200, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $86,000 (54.36%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $53,400. The median gross rent is $1,141, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $406 (55.24%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $202. Of occupied housing, owners make up 55.87% (54.66% with a mortgage, 45.34% free-and-clear) and renters 44.13% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 10.94%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).

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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 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Home Value	$158,200	$164,300	$166,600	$168,900	$173,200	$184,800	$182,000	$192,900	$190,800	$197,900	$199,700	$233,000	$232,900	$244,200

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

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	217	5.18%
$500 to $999:	1,252	29.89%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,825	43.57%
$1,500 to $1,999:	574	13.70%
$2,000 to $2,499:	98	2.34%
$2,500 to $2,999:	2	0.05%
$3,000 or more:	117	2.79%
No Rent:	104	2.48%
Total:	4,189	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Rent	$735	$776	$786	$823	$837	$859	$908	$953	$939	$984	$989	$1,109	$1,115	$1,141

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

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	2,899	30.54%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	2,405	25.33%
Renter Occupied:	4,189	44.13%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	9,493	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	9,493	89.06%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,166	10.94%
Total Housing Units:	10,659	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	6,481	60.80%
Multi-Family Units:	3,357	31.49%
Other Units:	821	7.70%
Total Housing Units:	10,659	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2024, 33.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 88.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 6.10%, which is falls below the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 54.50%, which is well above the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 14.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), up 2.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.40 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (43.61%). College enrollment is 19.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	696	4.11%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,284	7.58%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	5,448	32.16%
Some college, no degree:	3,006	17.74%
Associate's degree:	854	5.04%
Bachelor's degree:	3,134	18.50%
Graduate or professional degree:	2,520	14.87%
Total:	16,942	100%
High school or higher:	14,962	88.31%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	5,654	33.37%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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:	13,484	47.87%
Public Insurance:	13,208	46.89%
No Insurance:	1,474	5.23%
Total:	28,166	100%
Has Health Insurance:	26,692	94.77%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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	2024
% of People in Poverty	13.6%	13.9%	15.8%	14.5%	15.2%	12.7%	12.2%	9.8%	13.2%	10.9%	11.4%	13.2%	15.6%	14.8%

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	634	10.11%
Kindergarten:	551	8.79%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,735	43.61%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,147	18.29%
College or graduate school:	1,204	19.20%
Total:	6,271	100%
Early Childhood:	1,185	18.90%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	4,433	70.69%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Alexandria, Louisiana
Names to Avoid:	Alex, Magda, Roxana, Weil, Wilshire Park
Parish:	Rapides Parish
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	9:02:57 AM
Population:	22,797 [See All]
Area Code:	318
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	31.2788, -92.5329
Land Area:	63.43 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/71303/zip-code-71303.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	10,002Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	1,139Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	11,634Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	6,744Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	1,744Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	840Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$106,007,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$431,738,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	9,869Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Alexandria, LASource: Census
CBSA Number:	10780Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	153,922Source: Census
MSA:	Alexandria, LA MSASource: Census
Land Area:	63.43 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.184 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:	2200975Source: Census
Place Name:	Alexandria city; LouisianaSource: Census

ZIP Code 71303 in Alexandria, LA

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

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 71303

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 71303

Sources & References