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ZIP Code 71291
West Monroe, Louisiana

ZIP code 71291 is in West Monroe, located in Ouachita County, Louisiana, within the Monroe metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 34,670. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $44,364, and about 5% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
34,670
Census ZCTA
County
Ouachita
FIPS 22073
Median income (est.)
$44,364
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
64.824 mi²
+ 2.096 mi² water

01Location & Geography

Authoritative geographic identifiers from the U.S. Census Bureau, ANSI, and FIPS standards.

Primary CityWest Monroe, LA
CountyOuachita County (FIPS 22073)
StateLouisiana (FIPS 22)
Metro Area (MSA)Monroe, LA Metro Area (33740)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates32.56519, -92.17321
Land / Water Area64.824 mi² land · 2.096 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 14,380 individual tax returns filed in 71291 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
31.4%
$25K–$50K
24.1%
$50K–$75K
14.5%
$75K–$100K
9.3%
$100K–$200K
15.9%
$200K+
4.9%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 26% of 71291's total adjusted gross income, from 5% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($44,364) and the average.
Estimated median = median adjusted gross income per tax return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Differs from U.S. Census household income.

03Income Over Time

Year-over-year change in 71291's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$44,364
▲ 5.5%
Filers earning $200K+
4.9%
▲ 0.5 pt
Total filers
14,380
▼ 1.0%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/71291/soi?year=… $40K 2020 $42K 2021 $44K 2022
Median = adjusted gross income per return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Figures are nominal (not inflation-adjusted).

04Population Trend

Decennial U.S. Census population for the 71291 ZCTA.

2000
31,063
 
2010
32,644
▲ +5.1%
2020
34,670
▲ +6.2%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number219269
City AliasesCheniere, Dean Chapel, Drew, Forest Park, Highland Park, Kiroli Woods, Splane Place, Wall Lake, West Monroe

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71291 in?

ZIP code 71291 is in Ouachita County, Louisiana (county FIPS code 22073).

What city is ZIP code 71291?

The primary USPS city for 71291 is West Monroe, LA.

What metro area (MSA) is 71291 in?

71291 is part of the Monroe, LA Metro Area (MSA code 33740).

What is the population of ZIP code 71291?

The 2020 Census population of 71291 was 34,670 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 71291?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 71291 is about $44,364, with around 5% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.