ZIP Code 71307 in Alexandria, LA

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Alexandria, Louisiana
Names to Avoid:
Alex
Parish:Rapides Parish
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:1:52:44 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:318
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:31.3113, -92.4453
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71307 Alexandria, LA - Downtown Government Complex

ZIP Code 71307, Alexandria

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationRapides County, LA
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points362 (112 businesses)
PO Boxes250
Also Known AsAlex
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 71301
Key Facts
  • This ZIP code is classified as PO Box only but operates as a facility-based delivery point within the larger Alexandria postal network
  • All mail delivery centers on a single address: Government Street, with 82 unit designators for different offices or tenants
  • 250 PO Boxes serve a building with 112 business delivery points, suggesting a government or commercial office complex
  • The ZIP code has no residential population because it's a point location contained entirely within ZIP code 71301
  • Six business establishments employ about 70 workers at this location
  • Street delivery is available through one city carrier route, but most tenants use PO Boxes

Overview

ZIP code 71307 serves a downtown Alexandria, Louisiana facility rather than a residential community. This PO Box-classified ZIP exists as a point location entirely within the larger 71301 ZIP code, providing mail services for a government and commercial complex on Government Street.

Postal Services

The post office maintains 250 PO Boxes and handles mail for 112 businesses, with 6 establishments employing approximately 70 workers. All 82 street-type ZIP+4 records point to a single address on Government Street with multiple unit designators. This pattern indicates a single large building or office complex rather than a traditional neighborhood.

Location and Character

Situated in Central Alexandria near Downtown Alexandria, this ZIP code serves as a specialized mail point within the larger metropolitan postal network. The address "Government Street" hints at the likely government or civic nature of the facility it serves.

Mailing Information

Alexandria residents and businesses can use either "Alexandria" or the abbreviated "Alex" when referencing this location, though only "Alexandria" is valid for official mailing purposes. Street delivery exists through one city carrier route, but the 250 PO Boxes suggest many tenants prefer box delivery for convenience or privacy. The ZIP has served this downtown area since before October 2004.

Street Name Patterns

Government Civic

Single-street ZIP serving a downtown government or commercial complex with unit-based addressing.

Nearby Areas

Central Alexandria Northwestern Alexandria Wooddale Park Downtown Alexandria Sycamore Place

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 71307 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 7 business establishments, employing about 78 people with an annual payroll of $4,437,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:350Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:7Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$970,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$4,437,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:78Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 71307 is located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, within the Alexandria, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 10780) and Louisiana's 5th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 150,593 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 71307. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Alexandria, LASource: Census
CBSA Number:10780Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:150,593Source: Census
MSA:Alexandria, LA MSASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: 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

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


71309 | | 71306

Schools in ZIP Code 71307


We could not locate which school district 71307 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.

Peabody Montessori Elementary School 2416 3rd Street
Alexandria, LA 71302
District: Rapides Parish School DistrictNearby
Julius Patrick 6th Grade Academy 1402 Reed Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71301
District: Rapides Parish School DistrictNearby
Jackson Head Start 1402 Reed Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71301
District: Rapides Parish School DistrictNearby
Rapides Alternative Positive Program For Students 2121 Mason Street
Alexandria, LA 71301
District: Rapides Parish School DistrictNearby
Rosenthal Montessori Elementary School 1951 Monroe Street
Alexandria, LA 71301
District: Rapides Parish School DistrictNearby
Our Lady-Prompt Succor School 420 21st St
Alexandria, LA 71301
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Frances Cabrini School 2215 E Texas Ave
Alexandria, LA 71301
District: Private SchoolNearby
Holy Savior Menard High School 4603 Coliseum Blvd
Alexandria, LA 71303
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 71307


Central Louisiana Technical Community College 516 Murray Street
Alexandria, LA 71301
Type: Post Secondary
Pineville Beauty School 1008 Main Street
Pineville, LA 71360-0000
Type: Post Secondary
Louisiana College 1140 College Dr
Pineville, LA 71359
Type: Post Secondary
Blue Cliff College-Alexandria 1505 Metro Dr Ste 1
Alexandria, LA 71301
Type: Post Secondary
Unitech Training Academy-Alexandria 2800 S. Macarthur Drive
Alexandria, LA 71301
Type: Post Secondary
Louisiana State University-Alexandria 8100 Hwy 71 South
Alexandria, LA 71302-9121
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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  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • 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]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov