71292 Zip Code Profile

71292 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in West Monroe, Louisiana. The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. Looking for higher-end houses? Real estate prices here ($86,800) are significantly above average for the Monroe metro area.

The average family income here is $47,894/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 71292 is $36,724.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 71292 earn an average of $30,789/year. Women earn only $19,235/year.

8,723 people in 71292 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 71292? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 23.1 minutes.

The median age here is 36. There are 10,674 men and 10,867 women. The median age for men is 35 while for women the median age is 37.

To give you a sense of the community, 11,143 people (out of the 21,541 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 9,199 homes, and 557 businesses every day. 143 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

71292 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 32 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Isfahan, Iran!) and -92 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 88 feet above sea levell.

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• Ruston Farmers Market

• Union Parish Farmers' Market
• West Monroe Farmers Market

• Demographics

• Total Population: 21,541
• White Population: 18,037
• Black Population: 3,156
• Hispanic Population: 626
• Asian Population: 138
• Hawaiian Population: 18
• Indian Population: 181
• Male Population: 10,674
• Female Population: 10,867
• Median Age: 36
• Median Age of Males: 35
• Median Age of Females: 37

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: West South Central
• State: Louisiana
• CSA Name: Monroe-Bastrop, LA
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: Monroe LA
• County: Ouachita
• City: West Monroe
• Longitude: -92.2
• Latitude: 32.4
• Elevation: 89 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 318

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 8,591
• Drive alone: 7,120
• Carpool: 1,189
• Public transit: 21
• Ride bikes or walk: 143


• Average commute time: 23.1 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 221
•    5 - 9: 824
•    10 - 14: 1,269
•    15 - 19: 1,612
•    20 - 24: 1,699
•    25 - 29: 606
•    30 - 34: 1,509
•    35 - 39: 141
•    40 - 44: 82
•    45 - 59: 303
•    60 - 89: 121
•    90 plus: 204

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $86,800
• Average Annual Household Income: $38,263
• Businesses: 381
• Employees: 7,296
• Annual Payroll: $276,224,000
• Average Family Income: $47,894
• Median Family Income: $30,900
• Average Income for Men: $30,789
• Average Income for Women: $19,235

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 05
• Congressional District Land Area: 13775.0
• Sr Senator: David Vitter (R)
• Jr Senator: Mary L. Landrieu (D)
• US House Representative: Rodney Alexander (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 073
• State FIPS Code: 22

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View all schools in West Monroe

Primary Schools

Lenwil Elementary School

112 Arrant Road

West Monroe, LA 71292

(318) 323-3604

Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School

3604 Highway 557

West Monroe, LA 71292

(318) 325-4331

Riser Elementary School

100 Price Drive

West Monroe, LA 71292

(318) 387-0577

Riverbend Elementary School

700 Austin Avenue

West Monroe, LA 71292

(318) 325-1378

Woodlawn Elementary School

5946 Jonesboro Road

West Monroe, LA 71292

(318) 325-1578

Middle Schools

Riser Middle School

100 Price Drive

West Monroe, LA 71292

(318) 387-0567

Woodlawn Middle School

175 Woodlawn School Road

West Monroe, LA 71292

(318) 325-1574

High Schools

West Ouachita High School

4061 Caples Road

West Monroe, LA 71292

(318) 361-0909