ZIP code 71291
Where is ZIP code 71291?
West Monroe, Louisiana
Ouachita Parish · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 71291 belongs to West Monroe, Louisiana in Ouachita Parish. 71291 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 35,269 people live in the 71291 area, where the median household income is $71,639. The closest ZIP codes are 71210 (Monroe, 3 mi south), 71211 (Monroe, 3 mi south) and 71213 (Monroe, 3 mi south).
| ZIP code | 71291 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | West Monroe |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Ouachita Parish |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 318 |
| Coordinates | 32.5317, -92.176 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 712 |
Population and income in 71291
| Population | 35,269 · higher than 95% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 539 · higher than 77% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 38 years · lower than 60% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $71,639 · higher than 76% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $36,727 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 33% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $227,000 · higher than 76% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,014 a month |
| Housing units | 15,360 |
| Households | 13,727 (2.54 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 66% / 34% |
| Land area | 65.45 sq mi (plus 2.1 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71291. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 71291
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71210 | Monroe, LA | 3 mi S | PO Box only |
| 71211 | Monroe, LA | 3 mi S | PO Box only |
| 71213 | Monroe, LA | 3 mi S | PO Box only |
| 71281 | Swartz, LA | 3 mi S | PO Box only |
| 71294 | West Monroe, LA | 3 mi S | PO Box only |
| 71207 | Monroe, LA | 3.6 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 71212 | Monroe, LA | 3.6 mi SE | Unique |
| 71201 | Monroe, LA | 4.1 mi E | Standard |
| 71292 | West Monroe, LA | 5.2 mi S | Standard |
| 71217 | Monroe, LA | 5.5 mi E | PO Box only |
| 71209 | Monroe, LA | 5.9 mi E | Unique |
| 71203 | Monroe, LA | 7.9 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 71291 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 71291
123 MAIN ST
WEST MONROE LA 71291
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Cheniere, Dean Chapel, Drew, Forest Park and Highland Park and other local names: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (71291-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 71291?
- 71291 is a West Monroe, Louisiana ZIP code.
- What county is 71291 in?
- ZIP code 71291 is in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 71291 in?
- 71291 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 71291?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 71291 use area code 318.
- What is the population of ZIP code 71291?
- About 35,269 people live in ZIP code 71291, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 71291?
- The median household income in 71291 is $71,639 a year, higher than 76% of Louisiana ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 71291?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 71291 are 71210 (Monroe, 3 miles), 71211 (Monroe, 3 miles), 71213 (Monroe, 3 miles) and 71281 (Swartz, 3 miles).