ZIP code 71301
Where is ZIP code 71301?
Alexandria, Louisiana
Rapides Parish · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 71301 belongs to Alexandria, Louisiana in Rapides Parish. 71301 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 17,035 people live in the 71301 area, where the median household income is $43,098. The closest ZIP codes are 71306 (Alexandria, 1.9 mi northeast), 71302 (Alexandria, 2.7 mi southeast) and 71359 (Pineville, 2.9 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 71301 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Alexandria |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Rapides Parish |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 318 |
| Coordinates | 31.2885, -92.4633 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 713 |
Population and income in 71301
| Population | 17,035 · higher than 80% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,365 · higher than 87% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 40 years · higher than 55% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $43,098 · lower than 77% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $27,797 |
| Below the poverty line | 28% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 21% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $160,800 · lower than 52% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $927 a month |
| Housing units | 9,057 |
| Households | 6,827 (2.4 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 48% / 52% |
| Land area | 12.48 sq mi (plus 0.14 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71301. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 71301
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71306 | Alexandria, LA | 1.9 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 71302 | Alexandria, LA | 2.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 71359 | Pineville, LA | 2.9 mi NE | Unique |
| 71303 | Alexandria, LA | 2.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 71361 | Pineville, LA | 6.1 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 71307 | Alexandria, LA | 7 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 71348 | Libuse, LA | 8.9 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 71309 | Alexandria, LA | 9.3 mi W | PO Box only |
| 71485 | Woodworth, LA | 9.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 71360 | Pineville, LA | 9.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 71405 | Ball, LA | 9.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 71315 | Alexandria, LA | 11 mi S | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 71301 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 71301
123 MAIN ST
ALEXANDRIA LA 71301
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Alex, Anandale, Camp Stafford, Castle Village and Chandler Park and other local names: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (71301-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 71301?
- 71301 is a Alexandria, Louisiana ZIP code.
- What county is 71301 in?
- ZIP code 71301 is in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 71301 in?
- 71301 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 71301?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 71301 use area code 318.
- What is the population of ZIP code 71301?
- About 17,035 people live in ZIP code 71301, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 71301?
- The median household income in 71301 is $43,098 a year, lower than 77% of Louisiana ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 71301?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 71301 are 71306 (Alexandria, 1.9 miles), 71302 (Alexandria, 2.7 miles), 71359 (Pineville, 2.9 miles) and 71303 (Alexandria, 2.9 miles).