ZIP Code 71303: Alexandria, Louisiana
ZIP code 71303 is assigned to Alexandria, Louisiana, and lies within Rapides Parish. Its reference point is at latitude 31.3048 and longitude -92.5089 (31°18'17.3"N 92°30'32.0"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 71303
Alexandria, LA has 7 ZIP codes in our directory. Besides 71303, they include 71301, 71302, 71306, 71307, 71309, 71315.
Across Rapides Parish there are 30 ZIP codes listed, and Louisiana has 749 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 71301 in Alexandria, LA, about 2.9 mi to the southeast.
| ZIP code | 71303 |
|---|---|
| City | Alexandria |
| County | Rapides Parish |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| Latitude | 31.3048 |
| Longitude | -92.5089 |
| DMS | 31°18'17.3"N 92°30'32.0"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 71301 (Alexandria, 2.9 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 71303
Map centered on 31.3048, -92.5089. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Alexandria, LA
Video: Alexandria, LA
Alexandria (Louisiana) ᐈ Things to do | Best Places to Visit | Alexandria Travel Guide 4K — by Tripoyer · Watch on YouTube
ZIP Codes Near 71303
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 71303, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 71303, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Pineville, LA (6.9 mi northeast), Libuse, LA (7.1 mi south) and Ruby, LA (7.1 mi south). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Pineville, LA – 6.9 mi northeast
- Libuse, LA – 7.1 mi south
- Ruby, LA – 7.1 mi south
- Longleaf, LA – 7.1 mi south
- Tioga, LA – 8.6 mi northwest
- Woodworth, LA – 9.9 mi south
- Ball, LA – 10 mi northeast
- Gardner, LA – 10 mi west
- Boyce, LA – 11 mi west
Schools Near Alexandria, LA
Public school assignments in the United States are based on street address, so families in ZIP code 71303 should confirm their assigned school with the school district that serves Alexandria and Rapides Parish.
Searching nearby communities such as Pineville and Libuse can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 71303.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Parks, trails and playgrounds around Alexandria, LA are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 71303.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Alexandria, LA can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 71303 may also use facilities in nearby Pineville, Libuse and Ruby.
Shopping and Dining in Alexandria
Restaurants, grocery stores and shopping centers in and around ZIP code 71303 are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current hours and reviews.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Alexandria, Louisiana can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 71303.
To research local history, try searching for Rapides Parish records and archives along with the name Alexandria.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 71303, Pineville lies about 6.9 mi to the northeast, Libuse lies about 7.1 mi to the south, Ruby lies about 7.1 mi to the south, Longleaf lies about 7.1 mi to the south and Tioga lies about 8.6 mi to the northwest. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and other water features near Alexandria show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 71303
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Kent Plantation House”): Tjean314, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Crossroads - panoramio (11)”): md. childress, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 3 (“Greetings from Alexandria, Louisiana - Large Letter Postcard (5727913015)”): Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 4 (“Ortego helicopter photo 1922”): Leo Ortego, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “Alexandria (Louisiana) ᐈ Things to do | Best Places to Visit | Alexandria Travel Guide 4K” by Tripoyer, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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Data for ZIP code 71303 comes from a public U.S. postal code dataset and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service.