City

Alexandria, LA

7 ZIP codes  ·  Rapides County  ·  Louisiana

👥55,926Population
💰$52,118Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂37.7Median Age
🏠$176,635Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓32.1%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 38% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 39.5%Hispanic: 3.2%Black: 52.9%Asian: 1.8%Other: 2.3%Race
White39.5%
Hispanic3.2%
Black52.9%
Asian1.8%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty23.5% ▲ 135% above avg
College Grads32.1% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 38% above avg
No HS Diploma734 (2.3%)
HS Graduate10,828 (33.2%)
Some College4,568 (14%)
Associates5,914 (18.1%)
Bachelors2,015 (6.2%)
Graduate Degree8,548 (26.2%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 33.2%Some College: 14%Associates: 18.1%Bachelors: 6.2%Graduate: 26.2%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad33.2%
Some College14.0%
Associates18.1%
Bachelors6.2%
Graduate26.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 54.3%Renter: 45.7%Tenure
Owner54.3%
Renter45.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,118 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$176,635 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$992/mo
Total Housing Units25,774
Vacant Units4,594

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
56%
About Alexandria, LA

Alexandria is a city in Louisiana, located in Rapides County. The city spans 7 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 55,926 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.71 years.

Economically, Alexandria is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,118 is below the national average. Approximately 23.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Alexandria is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $176,635, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $992 per month.

The population of Alexandria is moderately educated. 32.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (52.86%).

Alexandria, LA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Louisiana. Spread across 7 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Alexandria
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71301 17,266 $44,330 $156,700 $919 9.4% 30.6% 49.7%
71302 14,128 $36,210 $103,300 $868 6.5% 21.1% 55.6%
71303 24,532 $66,761 $232,900 $1,115 5.0% 39.5% 56.8%