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ZIP Code 71303
Alexandria, Louisiana

ZIP code 71303 is in Alexandria, located in Rapides County, Louisiana, within the Alexandria metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 22,797. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $42,704, and about 7% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
22,797
Census ZCTA
County
Rapides
FIPS 22079
Median income (est.)
$42,704
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
66.04 mi²
+ 0.184 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
Coordinates31.28132, -92.54734
Land / Water Area66.04 mi² land · 0.184 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 9,620 individual tax returns filed in 71303 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
32.9%
$25K–$50K
24.2%
$50K–$75K
13.7%
$75K–$100K
8.7%
$100K–$200K
13.8%
$200K+
6.7%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 38% of 71303's total adjusted gross income, from 7% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($42,704) 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 71303's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$42,704
▲ 3.9%
Filers earning $200K+
6.7%
▼ 0.1 pt
Total filers
9,620
▼ 0.6%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/71303/soi?year=… $39K 2020 $41K 2021 $43K 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 71303 ZCTA.

2000
19,417
 
2010
21,015
▲ +8.2%
2020
22,797
▲ +8.5%

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, Magda, Roxana, Weil, Wilshire Park

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71303 in?

ZIP code 71303 is in Rapides County, Louisiana (county FIPS code 22079).

What city is ZIP code 71303?

The primary USPS city for 71303 is Alexandria, LA.

What metro area (MSA) is 71303 in?

71303 is part of the Alexandria, LA Metro Area (MSA code 10780).

What is the population of ZIP code 71303?

The 2020 Census population of 71303 was 22,797 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 71303?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 71303 is about $42,704, with around 7% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.