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ZIP Code 71301
Alexandria, Louisiana

ZIP code 71301 is in Alexandria, located in Rapides County, Louisiana, within the Alexandria metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 20,454. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $30,223, and about 5% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
20,454
Census ZCTA
County
Rapides
FIPS 22079
Median income (est.)
$30,223
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
12.484 mi²
+ 0.137 mi² water

01Location & Geography

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

Primary CityAlexandria, LA
CountyRapides County (FIPS 22079)
StateLouisiana (FIPS 22)
Metro Area (MSA)Alexandria, LA Metro Area (10780)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates31.274157, -92.46711
Land / Water Area12.484 mi² land · 0.137 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 7,890 individual tax returns filed in 71301 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
44.4%
$25K–$50K
27.0%
$50K–$75K
11.0%
$75K–$100K
5.7%
$100K–$200K
7.2%
$200K+
4.7%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 46% of 71301's total adjusted gross income, from 5% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($30,223) 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 71301's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$30,223
▲ 11.2%
Filers earning $200K+
4.7%
▼ 0.0 pt
Total filers
7,890
▼ 4.9%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/71301/soi?year=… $26K 2020 $27K 2021 $30K 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 71301 ZCTA.

2000
23,367
 
2010
22,859
▼ -2.2%
2020
20,454
▼ -10.5%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number210143
City AliasesAlex, Alexandria, Anandale, Camp Stafford, Castle Village, Chandler Park, Charles Park, Cherokee Village, Martin Park, Moreland, Tanglewood, Timber Trails

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71301 in?

ZIP code 71301 is in Rapides County, Louisiana (county FIPS code 22079).

What city is ZIP code 71301?

The primary USPS city for 71301 is Alexandria, LA.

What metro area (MSA) is 71301 in?

71301 is part of the Alexandria, LA Metro Area (MSA code 10780).

What is the population of ZIP code 71301?

The 2020 Census population of 71301 was 20,454 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 71301?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 71301 is about $30,223, 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.