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ZIP 71301

Pop. 17,035·Rapides Parish·90th most expensive ZIP in Louisiana
Median rent (all units)
$930/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.1%
Month-over-Month
-2.5%
vs US Median
-$1,035
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 71301 · $930
More affordable than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$720
1 BR
$770
2 BR
$980
3 BR
$1,320
4 BR+
$1,500
Research median
$980/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$11,160/yr
At $930/mo median
Location
StateLA
CountyRapides Parish
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 15.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.1% YoY, -2.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 71301 (Alexandria, LA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 20.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,035
Median income
$43,098
Median age
40
Renters
52.1%
Age distribution
21.6%
19.8%
25.8%
14.7%
18.1%
Under 1821.6%
18–3419.8%
35–5425.8%
55–6414.7%
65+18.1%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
38.6%
50.6%
White38.6%
Black50.6%
Hispanic5.8%
Asian2.8%
Other2.1%
Education (25+)
17.6%
35.3%
26.5%
20.7%
No HS diploma17.6%
HS diploma35.3%
Some college26.5%
Bachelor's+20.7%
Housing tenure
47.9%
52.1%
Owner47.9%
Renter52.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 71301 in Alexandria, LA has changed in 5 years

Income
$36,989 → $43,098
up 16.5%
Population
20,226 → 17,035
down 15.8%
Renter share
52.5% → 52.1%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
23.1% → 20.7%
-2.4 pts
Median age
37.9 → 40
+2.1 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 71301 in Alexandria, LA now reports about $43,098, up from $36,989 in 2021. The population has contracted by 15.8% since 2021, moving from about 20,226 residents to roughly 17,035. College-educated residents now make up 20.7% of adults here, versus 23.1% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 71301 covers Alexandria, LA. The median rent here is $930/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $770/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $980/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($43,098/yr), ZIP 71301 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 71301?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 71301 (Alexandria, LA) is $930. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 71301 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 71301's median rent of $930/mo is $1,035 (53%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 71301 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 71301 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Louisiana, ranking #90 out of 91 ZIPs at $930/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 71301?

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 71301. The local median household income is $43,098/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 71301?

Rent in ZIP 71301 has increased 15.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 71301 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 71301 is considered affordable for renters. At $930/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($43,098/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 71301 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 71301 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 52.1% of ZIP 71301 households are renters, while 47.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 71301 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 71301 compare to the rest of Alexandria?

ZIP 71301 is more affordable than Alexandria overall. At $930/mo, it's $227 below the Alexandria citywide median of $1,157/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 71301 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 71301 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $930/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 71301's median household income ($43,098/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 71301 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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