What to know about ZIP 71731
ZIP code 71731 covers ZIP 71731 with a population of about 3,150.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 41.7 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the MONROE - EL DORADO media market.
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ZIP Code 71731 — 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
3,150
Density
N/A
Median income
$59,515
-21% vs US avg
Home value
$198,200
-43% vs US avg
Median rent
$603
-48% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 71731
Income and economy in ZIP 71731
Median household income in ZIP 71731 is about $59,515 — about 21% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 24.6%; unemployment rate near 1.4%; 33.2% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (roughly in line with the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Food services, Retail trade, and Education; about 9.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 5.3 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 71731
Median home value is about $198,200 — about 43% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $603 (about 48% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 70.5% (about 5.1 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 71731, a household would need roughly $55,000 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 $1,273. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($59,515). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.