What to know about ZIP 71361
ZIP code 71361 covers ZIP 71361 with a population of about 3,842.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 35.9 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the ALEXANDRIA, LA media market.
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ZIP Code 71361 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
3,842
Density
N/A
Median income
$55,318
-26% vs US avg
Home value
$210,200
-40% vs US avg
Median rent
$736
-37% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 71361
Income and economy in ZIP 71361
Median household income in ZIP 71361 is about $55,318 — about 26% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 18.3%; unemployment rate near 1.9%; 27.4% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 6.3 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Healthcare, and Education; about 3.5% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 11.7 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 71361
Median home value is about $210,200 — about 40% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $736 (about 37% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 43.8% (about 21.7 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 71361, a household would need roughly $58,000 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 $1,350. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($55,318). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.