What to know about ZIP 71315
ZIP code 71315 covers ZIP 71315 with a population of about 3,911.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 38.2 (near the U.S. median).
It sits in the ALEXANDRIA, LA media market.
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ZIP Code 71315 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle Class
At a glance
Population
3,911
Density
N/A
Median income
$64,760
-14% vs US avg
Home value
$230,000
-34% vs US avg
Median rent
$987
-15% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 71315
Income and economy in ZIP 71315
Median household income in ZIP 71315 is about $64,760 — about 14% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 13.0%; unemployment rate near 2.4%; 44.8% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 11.0 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Public administration, and Retail trade; about 2.7% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 12.5 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 71315
Median home value is about $230,000 — about 34% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $987 (about 15% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 46.1% (about 19.3 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 71315, a household would need roughly $63,000 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 $1,477. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($64,760). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.