ZIP Code 71292, Louisiana
ZIP Code 71292 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 71292 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 22,935. The land area covers 153.73 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 22,935 | ±1,774 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 39.2 yrs | ±2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 8,902 | ±551 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 10,268 | ±567 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 8,902 | ±551 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,366 | ±311 |
| Median Home Value | $137,500 | ±$22,801 |
| Median Gross Rent | $895 | ±$76 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $51,355 | ±$5,829 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,707 | ±$4,770 |
| Poverty Rate | 23.6% | ±3.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 5,371 | ±810 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% | ±1.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 10,036 | ±1,083 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 80.9% | ±4.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 157,874 (2024)
ID: 166009
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: TREASURER
PO BOX 3007, MONROE LA 71210-3007
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Monroe, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Monroe, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Monroe, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | West Monroe, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Calhoun, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Calhoun, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Monroe, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Monroe, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Monroe, LA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Calhoun, LA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cloyd's Beauty School 1 Inc
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College Vocational | 8.8 mi away | 603 Natchitoches St, West Monroe, LA, 71291-0603 |
3183769133
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CPL JR SEARCY MEMORIAL BRANCH
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Library | 1.1 mi away | 5775 JONESBORO ROAD, WEST MONROE, LA, 71292 |
(318) 327-1490
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Unitech Training Academy-West Monroe
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College Vocational | 9.1 mi away | 111 Crosley Street, West Monroe, LA, 71291 |
3379884042
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WEST OUACHITA BRANCH
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Library | 8.5 mi away | 188 HIGHWAY 546, WEST MONROE, LA, 71292 |
(318) 327-5414
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Cloyd's Barber School 2 Inc
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College Vocational | 9.5 mi away | 1311 Winnsboro Rd, Monroe, LA, 71201 |
31832254659
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OLLIE BURNS BRANCH
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Library | 8.6 mi away | 5601 165 BYPASS, MONROE, LA, 71202 |
(318) 327-1236
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Miller-Motte College-McCann-Monroe
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College | 11.0 mi away | 2319 Louisville Ave, Monroe, LA, 71201 |
3183232889
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OUACHITA VALLEY BRANCH
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Library | 8.7 mi away | 601 MCMILLAN ROAD, WEST MONROE, LA, 71294 |
(318) 327-1470
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Celebrity Stylist Beauty School
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College Vocational | 11.4 mi away | 3138 Louisville Ave, Monroe, LA, 71201-5135 |
3183222500
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WEST MONROE BRANCH
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Library | 8.9 mi away | 315 CYPRESS STREET, WEST MONROE, LA, 71291 |
(318) 327-1365
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CALHOUN RSCH STN, LA US, located 11.2 miles from ZCTA5 71292. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56.8° | 32.8° | 44.8° | 5.70" | 0.1" |
| February | 61.1° | 35.5° | 48.3° | 4.98" | 0.0" |
| March | 68.9° | 43.0° | 56.0° | 5.47" | 0.0" |
| April | 76.4° | 50.0° | 63.2° | 5.69" | 0.0" |
| May | 83.4° | 59.3° | 71.4° | 5.39" | 0.0" |
| June | 90.3° | 66.7° | 78.5° | 4.36" | 0.0" |
| July | 93.2° | 70.0° | 81.6° | 4.01" | 0.0" |
| August | 93.6° | 69.0° | 81.3° | 3.51" | 0.0" |
| September | 88.7° | 62.7° | 75.7° | 3.58" | 0.0" |
| October | 78.2° | 49.9° | 64.0° | 4.66" | 0.0" |
| November | 67.2° | 40.5° | 53.9° | 4.71" | 0.0" |
| December | 59.2° | 34.5° | 46.8° | 5.50" | 0.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bawcomville CDP | CDP | 5.5 mi | — |
| Brownsville CDP | CDP | 7.0 mi | — |
| Richwood town | Town | 8.8 mi | — |
| West Monroe city | City | 8.8 mi | — |
| Claiborne CDP | CDP | 10.0 mi | — |
| Calhoun CDP | CDP | 11.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 71292. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.