Question 1

Is 71203 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 71203 in Monroe has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Monroe city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 71203 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 71203?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 71203 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 71203. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 71203 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Monroe. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 71203?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 71203 is approximately $186K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 71203 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 71203 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 71203 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 71203 has an overall NeighborScore of 67/100, placing it in the moderate range for Monroe. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 67/100, 71203 scores similarly to the middle tier of Monroe neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Monroe — ZIP 71203

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary	PK–06	—	—	—
Cypress Point Elementary School	PK–06	—	—	—
Jack Hayes Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Lakeshore School	PK–05	—	—	—
Ouachita Parish High School	08–12	—	—	—
Ouachita Junior High School	06–08	—	—	—
Sterlington High School	09–12	—	—	—
Swartz Upper Elementary School	03–05	—	—	—
Swartz Lower Elementary School	PK–02	—	—	—
Sterlington Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
East Ouachita Middle School	06–08	—	—	—