ZIP code 71203
Where is ZIP code 71203?
Monroe, Louisiana
Ouachita Parish · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 71203 belongs to Monroe, Louisiana in Ouachita Parish. 71203 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 318. About 38,354 people live in the 71203 area, where the median household income is $52,326. The closest ZIP codes are 71209 (Monroe, 2.6 mi southwest), 71217 (Monroe, 3.8 mi southwest) and 71201 (Monroe, 4.1 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 71203 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Monroe |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Ouachita Parish |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 318 |
| Coordinates | 32.553, -92.0422 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 712 |
Population and income in 71203
| Population | 38,354 · higher than 96% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 324 · higher than 73% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 34.5 years · lower than 83% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $52,326 · lower than 56% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $31,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 21% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 34% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $185,100 · higher than 62% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,042 a month |
| Housing units | 17,357 |
| Households | 15,189 (2.46 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 56% / 44% |
| Land area | 118.54 sq mi (plus 5.98 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71203. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 71203
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71209 | Monroe, LA | 2.6 mi SW | Unique |
| 71217 | Monroe, LA | 3.8 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 71201 | Monroe, LA | 4.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 71207 | Monroe, LA | 5.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 71212 | Monroe, LA | 5.4 mi SW | Unique |
| 71240 | Fairbanks, LA | 6.3 mi N | PO Box only |
| 71291 | West Monroe, LA | 7.9 mi W | Standard |
| 71210 | Monroe, LA | 8.1 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 71211 | Monroe, LA | 8.1 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 71213 | Monroe, LA | 8.1 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 71281 | Swartz, LA | 8.1 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 71294 | West Monroe, LA | 8.1 mi SW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 71203 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 71203
123 MAIN ST
MONROE LA 71203
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Lakeshore: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (71203-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Monroe, LA
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 71203?
- 71203 is a Monroe, Louisiana ZIP code.
- What county is 71203 in?
- ZIP code 71203 is in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 71203 in?
- 71203 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 71203?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 71203 use area code 318.
- What is the population of ZIP code 71203?
- About 38,354 people live in ZIP code 71203, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 71203?
- The median household income in 71203 is $52,326 a year, lower than 56% of Louisiana ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 71203?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 71203 are 71209 (Monroe, 2.6 miles), 71217 (Monroe, 3.8 miles), 71201 (Monroe, 4.1 miles) and 71207 (Monroe, 5.4 miles).