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ZIP 71291

Pop. 35,269·Ouachita Parish·70th most expensive ZIP in Louisiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,274/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.1%
Month-over-Month
-1.9%
vs US Median
-$677
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 71291 · $1,274
More affordable than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$840
1 BR
$870
2 BR
$1,120
3 BR
$1,440
4 BR+
$1,480
Research median
$1,120/mo

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$15,288/yr
At $1,274/mo median
Location
StateLA
CountyOuachita Parish
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 71291 (West Monroe, LA) is majority owner-occupied, 32.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,269
Median income
$71,639
Median age
38
Renters
33.6%
Age distribution
23.3%
23.4%
24.2%
18.1%
Under 1823.3%
18–3423.4%
35–5424.2%
55–6411.1%
65+18.1%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
79.3%
13.4%
White79.3%
Black13.4%
Hispanic6.1%
Asian1.4%
Education (25+)
31.7%
28.1%
32.5%
No HS diploma7.6%
HS diploma31.7%
Some college28.1%
Bachelor's+32.5%
Housing tenure
66.4%
33.6%
Owner66.4%
Renter33.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 71291 in West Monroe, LA has changed in 5 years

Income
$60,575 → $71,639
up 18.3%
Population
35,592 → 35,269
down 0.9%
Renter share
33.4% → 33.6%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
28.9% → 32.5%
+3.6 pts
Median age
38.9 → 38
-0.9 yrs

Median household income climbed from $60,575 to $71,639 between 2021 and 2024, a 18.3% shift. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 28.9% to 32.5% across the same window.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 71291 covers West Monroe, LA. The median rent here is $1,274/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $870/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,120/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($71,639/yr), ZIP 71291 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 71291?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 71291 (West Monroe, LA) is $1,274. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 71291 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 71291's median rent of $1,274/mo is $677 (35%) below the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 71291 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 71291 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Louisiana, ranking #70 out of 90 ZIPs at $1,274/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 71291?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,274/mo in ZIP 71291. The local median household income is $71,639/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 71291?

Rent in ZIP 71291 has increased 5.1% over the past year as of June 22, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 71291 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 71291 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,274/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($71,639/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 71291 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 71291 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.6% of ZIP 71291 households are renters, while 66.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 71291 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 71291 compare to the rest of West Monroe?

ZIP 71291 is pricier than West Monroe as a whole. At $1,274/mo, it's $89 above the West Monroe citywide median of $1,185/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 71291 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 71291 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,274/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 71291's median household income ($71,639/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 71291 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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