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ZIP 71202

Part of Monroe, LA
Pop. 25,444·Ouachita Parish·98th most expensive ZIP in Louisiana
Median rent (all units)
$930/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.3%
Month-over-Month
+3.3%
vs US Median
-$1,035
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ZIP 71202 · $930
More affordable than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$690
1 BR
$720
2 BR
$930
3 BR
$1,200
4 BR+
$1,230
Research median
$930/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

Annual cost
$11,160/yr
At $930/mo median
Location
CityMonroe
StateLA
CountyOuachita Parish
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.3% YoY, +3.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 71202 (Monroe, LA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 11.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,444
Median income
$28,213
Median age
35.1
Renters
53.8%
Age distribution
28.4%
21.5%
22.9%
12.3%
14.8%
Under 1828.4%
18–3421.5%
35–5422.9%
55–6412.3%
65+14.8%
Gender
51%
49%
Male51%
Female49%
Race & ethnicity
87.5%
White10.2%
Black87.5%
Hispanic0.6%
Other1.3%
Education (25+)
23.5%
36.1%
29.2%
No HS diploma23.5%
HS diploma36.1%
Some college29.2%
Bachelor's+11.2%
Housing tenure
46.2%
53.8%
Owner46.2%
Renter53.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 71202 in Monroe, LA has changed in 5 years

Income
$24,866 → $28,213
up 13.5%
Population
27,503 → 25,444
down 7.5%
Renter share
53.9% → 53.8%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
8.8% → 11.2%
+2.4 pts
Median age
33.9 → 35.1
+1.2 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $24,866 in 2021 to $28,213 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 27,503 to 25,444 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.5% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 8.8% to 11.2%.

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

ZIP code 71202 covers Monroe, LA. The median rent here is $930/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $720/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $930/mo.

At 40% of local median household income ($28,213/yr), ZIP 71202 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 71202?

As of April 19, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 71202 (Monroe, LA) is $930. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 71202 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 71202's median rent of $930/mo is $1,035 (53%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 71202 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 71202 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Louisiana, ranking #98 out of 99 ZIPs at $930/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 71202?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $37,000/year (~$18/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $930/mo in ZIP 71202. The local median household income is $28,213/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 71202?

Rent in ZIP 71202 has increased 3.3% over the past year as of April 19, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 71202 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 71202 is considered moderate for renters. At $930/mo, rent takes approximately 40% of the local median household income ($28,213/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 71202 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 71202 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 53.8% of ZIP 71202 households are renters, while 46.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 71202 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 71202 compare to the rest of Monroe?

ZIP 71202 is more affordable than Monroe overall. At $930/mo, it's $692 below the Monroe citywide median of $1,622/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 71202 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 71202 reflects April 19, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $930/mo, rent takes ~40% of ZIP 71202's median household income ($28,213/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 71202 40%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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