ZIP Code 71309 in Alexandria, LA

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Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026

City:	Alexandria, Louisiana
Parish:	Rapides Parish
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	9:02:59 AM
Population:	No Population Data
Area Code:	318
Classification:	PO Box
Coordinates:	31.3113, -92.4453
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/71309/zip-code-71309.asp

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71309 - Alexandria, LA

ZIP Code 71309, Alexandria

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data

LocationRapides County, LA

Area0 sq mi Single Point

Delivery Points21 (10 businesses)

PO Boxes11

ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004

Enclosed InZIP Code 71301

Key Facts

This is a PO Box ZIP within Alexandria, LA, maintaining 11 boxes for customers who prefer a post office mailing address
Street delivery is minimal, with just one carrier route serving Johnston Street
The ZIP sits within the larger 71301 delivery area, which handles most residential delivery in Alexandria
Ten businesses use this ZIP code, likely taking advantage of the PO Box service for their mailing needs
The facility operates with city carrier designation despite its limited street coverage area

Postal Services

The ZIP's designation as a PO Box facility reflects its role in Alexandria's postal infrastructure. While the ZIP doesn't serve a large residential population directly, it provides an alternative mailing address option for local businesses and residents. The postal facility offers city carrier service, though the coverage area is minimal compared to Alexandria's standard delivery ZIPs. Located in Rapides Parish, the operation fits within the Central Alexandria neighborhood where most residents receive mail through neighboring ZIP codes with more extensive street delivery networks.

Street Name Patterns

Minimal Coverage

With only Johnston Street receiving delivery, this ZIP's street coverage is nominal. The single street route suggests the facility primarily serves PO Box customers rather than residential carriers.

Nearby Areas

Central Alexandria Northwestern Alexandria Wooddale Park Downtown Alexandria Sycamore Place

Business & Employment Statistics

ZIP Code 71309 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 70 people with an annual payroll of $3,179,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:	0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	23Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	6Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$789,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$3,179,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	70Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

ZIP Code 71309 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 153,922 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 71309. 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:	153,922Source: 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

71306: PO BOX
71307: PO BOX
71315: PO BOX
71359: Pineville, LA
71301: Alexandria, LA 71309 exists inside 71301
71361: PO BOX
71477: PO BOX
71303: Alexandria, LA
71360: Pineville, LA
71405: Ball, LA
71348: PO BOX
71302: Alexandria, LA
71485: Woodworth, LA
71431: PO BOX
71407: Bentley, LA
71409: Boyce, LA
71346: Lecompte, LA
71323: Center Point, LA
71365: PO BOX
71424: Elmer, LA

71315 | | 71307

Schools in ZIP Code 71309

We could not locate which school district 71309 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