Louisiana · City Profile
Alexandria, LA
Alexandria sits in Rapides, Louisiana, and is covered by 7 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 56,229 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).
Each ZIP code in Alexandria has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.
Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $160,700 and median asking rent runs around $947 per month. Median household income hovers around $48,681. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.
ZIP codes in Alexandria
| ZIP | County | Population | Median income | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71301 | Rapides | 19,165 | $42,314 | $148,900 |
| 71302 | Rapides | 13,559 | $36,012 | $100,200 |
| 71303 | Rapides | 23,505 | $67,717 | $233,000 |
| 71306 | Rapides | 0 | — | — |
| 71307 | Rapides | 0 | — | — |
| 71309 | Rapides | 0 | — | — |
| 71315 | Rapides | 0 | — | — |
Thinking about relocating to Alexandria?
A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:
- Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
- Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $160,700, and median rent is $947. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
- Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
- Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.