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U.S. ZIP Code · LA71203

Ouachita Parish · Monroe, LA

Typical home value

$186,243[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.3%
5-year / yr
+3.2%
10-year / yr
+2.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-34.4%
vs metro
+21.1%
vs state
+2.5%
ZIP 71203 location in LA
Location of ZIP 71203 in LA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 71203 is worth $186,243 — 21.1% above the Monroe, LA median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,350 a month — a 8.7% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,350[2]
Gross yield
8.7%[2]
Cap rate
5.2%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,181[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Ouachita Parish. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
38,354[3]
Median household income
$52,326[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Ouachita Parish over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-351[5]
Moved in
2,965
Moved out
3,316

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
11
Elementary
6
Middle
2
High
2
  • Ouachita Parish High School

    High · Grades 8–12 · Ouachita Parish

    1,190 students

  • Jack Hayes Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Ouachita Parish

    565 students

  • Lakeshore School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Ouachita Parish

    563 students

  • Sterlington High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Ouachita Parish

    557 students

  • East Ouachita Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Ouachita Parish

    516 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield8.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)5.2%
Annual rent$16,200

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$942
Loan principal$148,994
Down payment$37,249
Total interest paid$190,034

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio0.88
Monthly cost to own$1,195
Monthly rent$1,350

Owning is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
94th percentile[1]
Rental yield
100th percentile[2]
Property tax
100th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 71203?
The typical home in 71203 is worth $186,243, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 71203?
Home values in 71203 are up 0.3% over the past year, and up 3.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 71203?
A typical home in 71203 rents for about $1,350 a month, a gross rental yield of 8.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 71203?
The effective property tax rate in 71203 is 0.6% — roughly $1,181 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 71203?
ZIP code 71203 has a population of 38,354 and a median household income of $52,326.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Farmerville, LA

    Typical home
    $180,133
    Gross yield
  • Oak Ridge, LA

    Typical home
    $179,377
    Gross yield
  • Start CDP, LA

    Typical home
    $170,456
    Gross yield
  • Downsville, LA

    Typical home
    $206,977
    Gross yield
  • Monroe, LA

    Typical home
    $213,049
    Gross yield
    7.8%
  • Claiborne CDP, LA

    Typical home
    $217,087
    Gross yield
    7.2%

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