What to know about ZIP 71306
ZIP code 71306 covers ZIP 71306 with a population of about 2,104.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 37.8 (near the U.S. median).
It sits in the ALEXANDRIA, LA media market.
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ZIP Code 71306 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Low Income Area
At a glance
Population
2,104
Density
N/A
Median income
$20,705
-72% vs US avg
Home value
$33,700
-90% vs US avg
Median rent
$393
-66% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 71306
Income and economy in ZIP 71306
Median household income in ZIP 71306 is about $20,705 — about 72% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 40.9%; unemployment rate near 8.0%; 3.3% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 30.5 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Food services, and Administrative support; about 3.8% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 11.4 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 71306
Median home value is about $33,700 — about 90% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $393 (about 66% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 23.1% (about 42.3 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 71306, a household would need roughly $9,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $216. That sits below the local median household income ($20,705), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.