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ZIP Code 71302
Alexandria, Louisiana

ZIP code 71302 is in Alexandria, located in Rapides County, Louisiana, within the Alexandria metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 13,415. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $26,532, and about 2% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
13,415
Census ZCTA
County
Rapides
FIPS 22079
Median income (est.)
$26,532
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
66.866 mi²
+ 2.12 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
Coordinates31.197018, -92.37022
Land / Water Area66.866 mi² land · 2.12 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 5,290 individual tax returns filed in 71302 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
48.2%
$25K–$50K
29.3%
$50K–$75K
11.0%
$75K–$100K
4.5%
$100K–$200K
5.5%
$200K+
1.5%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 16% of 71302's total adjusted gross income, from 2% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($26,532) 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 71302's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$26,532
▲ 10.9%
Filers earning $200K+
1.5%
▲ 0.2 pt
Total filers
5,290
▼ 4.0%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/71302/soi?year=… $23K 2020 $24K 2021 $27K 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 71302 ZCTA.

2000
14,599
 
2010
15,049
▲ +3.1%
2020
13,415
▼ -10.9%

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, Willow Glen

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71302 in?

ZIP code 71302 is in Rapides County, Louisiana (county FIPS code 22079).

What city is ZIP code 71302?

The primary USPS city for 71302 is Alexandria, LA.

What metro area (MSA) is 71302 in?

71302 is part of the Alexandria, LA Metro Area (MSA code 10780).

What is the population of ZIP code 71302?

The 2020 Census population of 71302 was 13,415 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 71302?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 71302 is about $26,532, with around 2% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.