ZIP Code 71301 — Alexandria, LA Home Prices (2026)

The typical home in ZIP 71301 (Alexandria, Louisiana) is worth about $107,000 at roughly $89 per square foot — about the same as the Alexandria median and 64% more affordable than the typical U.S. home.

$107,000

Typical home value

$89

Price per sq ft

#2 of 3

Alexandria ZIPs by value

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vs Alexandria median

How 71301 compares

ZIP 71301 is a mid-priced ZIP code for Alexandria: its typical home value of $107,000 ranks #2 of the 3 Alexandria ZIP codes we track (the citywide range runs from $94,000 in 71302 to $234,000 in 71303). Per square foot it costs about $89, against $96 for Alexandria as a whole, $136 for Louisiana, and $195 nationally.

Area	Typical value	$ / sq ft
ZIP 71301	$107,000	$89
Alexandria, LA	$107,000	$96
Louisiana	$194,000	$136
United States	$294,000	$195

Home value by size in 71301

Using this ZIP’s rate of about $89 per square foot. Condition, lot, and the exact street move these meaningfully — use the estimator below for a home-specific figure.

Home size	Estimated value
1,000 sq ft	$89,000
1,500 sq ft	$133,500
2,000 sq ft	$178,000
2,500 sq ft	$222,500
3,000 sq ft	$267,000

Salary needed to buy a home in ZIP 71301

To buy the typical $107,000 home in ZIP 71301 with 20% down, you need a household income of roughly $29,000 a year (about $680 a month for the mortgage, taxes, and insurance). With 10% down the bar rises to about $35,000, because the loan is bigger and mortgage insurance kicks in.

Down payment	Cash down	Monthly payment	Income needed
5% (+PMI)	$5,400	$840/mo	$36,000/yr
10% (+PMI)	$10,700	$810/mo	$35,000/yr
20%	$21,400	$680/mo	$29,000/yr

Assumes a 30-year fixed mortgage at 6.5%, property tax at 1.1% and insurance at 0.45% of value per year, PMI of 0.75% on loans with less than 20% down, and the standard 28% housing-to-income rule. Your rate, taxes, and HOA will move these — run your own numbers in the mortgage calculator.

What your budget buys in ZIP 71301

At about $89 per square foot, here is roughly how much home different budgets get you in ZIP 71301:

Budget	Approx. size	What that looks like locally
$150k	1690 sq ft	above the median — larger homes or the pricier ZIPs
$200k	2250 sq ft	above the median — larger homes or the pricier ZIPs
$250k	2810 sq ft	above the median — larger homes or the pricier ZIPs
$300k	3370 sq ft	above the median — larger homes or the pricier ZIPs

Wondering where that budget goes further? The relocation calculator ranks hundreds of U.S. cities by what the same money buys — it opens pre-filled with a typical 71301 home.

Estimate a specific home in 71301

The estimator below is pre-set to ZIP 71301 — pick your home’s size for an instant ballpark, then open the full calculator to adjust beds, baths, and condition.

All Alexandria ZIP codes by home value

Where 71301 sits among Alexandria’s 3 ZIP codes:

#	ZIP code	Typical value	$ / sq ft
1	71303	$234,000	$138
2	71301 (this page)	$107,000	$89
3	71302	$94,000	$96

ZIP 71301 home prices: frequently asked

What is the average home price in ZIP code 71301? +

The typical home in ZIP 71301 (Alexandria, LA) is worth about $107,000 as of 2026. That is about the same as the Alexandria median of $107,000 and 64% more affordable than the U.S. median of $294,000.

What is the price per square foot in 71301? +

About $89 per square foot in 71301, versus $96 across Alexandria and $136 across Louisiana. At that rate a 1,500 sq ft home runs roughly $133,500 and a 2,500 sq ft home about $222,500.

What salary do you need to buy a house in ZIP 71301? +

For the typical $107,000 home in ZIP 71301, a household income of about $29,000 a year covers the payment with 20% down (a 30-year fixed at 6.5%, plus taxes and insurance, under the 28% rule). With 10% down you need roughly $35,000; with 5% down about $36,000.

Is 71301 an expensive ZIP code? +

Within Alexandria, 71301 ranks #2 of 3 ZIP codes by typical home value, which makes it a mid-priced ZIP code for Alexandria. Nationally it is relatively affordable.

See the full Alexandria home values page, all Louisiana cities, or price per square foot by ZIP code nationwide.

Directional estimates from public market data (Realtor.com & Zillow research), not appraisals. A single ZIP contains very different homes; actual values vary and change over time.