The U.S. ZIP Code 71303 is associated with Alexandria, LA in Rapides County. Median househould income is at $57,763, with an estimated 13% of the population living below the poverty line. In this Louisiana region, an estimated 92.1% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $33,687. The median age in ZIP Code 71303 is approximately 38.0 years, with 19.5% of residents aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate for this region is 21,817.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 71303 is $57,763, while the region's mean household income is $78,824. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $33,687. The per capita income in ZIP Code 71303 of $33,687 is approximately 20.64% more than the per capita income in Louisiana overall of $27,923. An estimated 13.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately38.95% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.4% of the population in 71303 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.8% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 5.1% of 71303 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 9.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 14.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 19.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 12.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 13.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.7% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 5.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 71303 are younger than average. The median age of 38.0 years in ZIP Code 71303 is approximately 0.26% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 19.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.4% of the population in 71303 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.1% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.3% of 71303 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 14.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.3% |
| 85 years and over | 2.3% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 71303 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 71303 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 90.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 71303, 92.1% of the population graduated high school, while 33.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 15.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 31.7% in this Rapides County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 31.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.5% |
| Associate's degree | 5.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 17.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 15.8% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 71303, 98.2% is one race, while 1.8% are two or more races. Approximately 3.9% of 71303 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 71303 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (65.0%), followed by Black or African American (31.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65.0% |
| Black or African American | 31.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.6% |
In ZIP Code 71303, 92.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.7% of homes. Lastly, 1.6% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Rapides County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 92.8% |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.7% |
| Other languages | 1.6% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 71303, an estimated 19.2% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 17.7% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 1.2% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Rapides County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 5.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 6.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 15.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 8.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 19.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 17.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 17.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 1.2% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 71303 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.33 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 29.37% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 19.12% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 71303 | 11.07¢/kWh | 10.12¢/kWh | 6.76¢/kWh |
| Louisiana | 13.15¢/kWh | 11.55¢/kWh | 6.69¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.47¢/kWh | 12.96¢/kWh | 8.3¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 71303 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.44 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.65 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.23 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.44 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.62 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.52 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.59 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.95 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.93 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.04 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.05 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.52 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 71303, 59.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 18.6 minutes. Approximately 34.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 71303 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 10.8% work in public administration. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.9% of 71303 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.9% |
| Construction | 5.7% |
| Manufacturing | 6.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.4% |
| Retail trade | 9.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.9% |
| Information | 0.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 6.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.5% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 34.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.2% |
| Public administration | 10.8% |