| ZIP Code | 71201 |
| ZIP Code Name | Monroe |
| Primary County | Ouachita Parish |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 21,490 |
| Area Code(s) | 318 |
| Current Time | CST |
71201 is a United States ZIP Code located in Monroe Louisiana. Portions of 71201 are also in West Monroe. 71201 is entirely within Ouachita Parish. 71201 is within the Monroe-El Dorado Area.
71201 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Louisiana based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 71201 have at least a Bachelor Degree. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 71201 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 71201 is African American. The current unemployment level in 71201 is 6.4%.
| Population | 21,490 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.72% |
| Population Density | 1,580 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,907 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 6.4% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $51,550 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $82,580 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (December 2023) | 6.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 63.48% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 70.40% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,282 | 63.48% |
| Black | 6,907 | 33.01% |
| Hispanic | 366 | 1.75% |
| Asian | 340 | 1.63% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.13% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,053 | 24.4% |
| Black | 3,082 | 71.41% |
| Hispanic | 98 | 2.27% |
| Asian | 79 | 1.83% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.05% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 660 | 5.34% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,373 | 27.31% |
| High School Diploma | 2,750 | 22.27% |
| No High School Diploma | 153 | 1.24% |
| GED or Alternate | 395 | 3.2% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,212 | 17.91% |
| Associates Degree | 684 | 5.54% |
| Masters Degree | 1,295 | 10.49% |
| Professional Degree | 525 | 4.25% |
| Doctorate Degree | 297 | 2.41% |
| Coordinates | 32.53288651,-92.10521698 |
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| Region | Monroe-El Dorado Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Monroe, LA |
| Time Zone | Central Standard Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 14 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b: 15F to 20F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | March 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 73i - Arkansas/Ouachita River Backswamps | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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