ZIP Code 71303 — Alexandria, LA
71303 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Alexandria, Louisiana, in Rapides County. To mail something here you only need these five digits — but the four-digit extension narrows delivery to a single point, and it is what USPS bulk postage discounts are priced on.
ZIP code 71303 at a glance
| ZIP code | 71303 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Alexandria |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Rapides FIPS 22079 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Population | 25,138 |
| Coordinates | 31.280810, -92.543080 |
How ZIP+4 works in 71303
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 71303. In practice one segment usually means:
- One side of one block — odd numbers on a street between two cross streets
- A single large building, or one floor of it
- A group of PO boxes, sometimes a single box
- A single business that receives enough mail to warrant its own code
That is why 71303 has no single ZIP+4: two neighbors across the street from each other usually have different ones. Enter a street address above and we will return the exact nine-digit code along with the standardized USPS address format.
Other ZIP codes in Alexandria
Nearby ZIP codes
Showing the closest twelve. See every ZIP code within 25 miles of 71303.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 71301 | Alexandria, LA | 4.4 mi |
| 71485 | Woodworth, LA | 7.1 mi |
| 71359 | Pineville, LA | 7.5 mi |
| 71409 | Boyce, LA | 9.5 mi |
| 71424 | Elmer, LA | 11.2 mi |
| 71302 | Alexandria, LA | 11.6 mi |
| 71360 | Pineville, LA | 11.9 mi |
| 71405 | Ball, LA | 12.4 mi |
| 71466 | Otis, LA | 12.9 mi |
| 71346 | Lecompte, LA | 14.7 mi |
| 71430 | Forest Hill, LA | 14.7 mi |
| 71472 | Sieper, LA | 15.8 mi |
Questions about 71303
What is the ZIP+4 code for 71303?
71303 is the five-digit ZIP code. The ZIP+4 adds four more digits that identify a specific delivery point — usually one side of a city block, a single building, or a group of PO boxes. Because those four digits change from address to address within 71303, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 71303?
71303 is assigned to Alexandria, Louisiana, in Rapides County.
Do I need to use the ZIP+4?
It is optional for ordinary mail, but it speeds up sorting and it is required for most USPS bulk-mail postage discounts. Many address-verification and e-commerce systems also use ZIP+4 to confirm a delivery point exists.
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