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Information on Monroe, Ouachita Parish

MapLocation markerMonroe is a city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, with a population of 47,702 residents. Monroe Municipal Building is located at 400 Lea Joyner Mem. Expwy., P.O. Box 123, Monroe LA 71210 and can be reached at (318) 329-2310. Mayor: Friday Ellis. ZIP codes: 71201, 71202, 71203, 71207, 71209, 71210, 71211, 71212, 71213, 71217. Official website: monroela.us/.


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Monroe City HALL, Ouachita Parish

Monroe City Hall's addressMonroe Monroe Municipal Building
400 Lea Joyner Mem. Expwy., P.O. Box 123
Monroe LA 71210
United States
Phone number of Monroe City Hall+1 318-329-2310
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Monroe official websitemonroela.us/
Mayor of MonroeFriday Ellis
Ouachita Parish, Louisiana: Vital Records Monroe vital records
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Common questions about Monroe

What county is Monroe LA in?

Monroe, LA is located in Ouachita Parish, in the state of Louisiana.

Who is the mayor of Monroe, LA?

The current mayor of Monroe is Friday Ellis.

How do I contact Monroe Municipal Building?

You can call Monroe Municipal Building at (318) 329-2310. The office is located at 400 Lea Joyner Mem. Expwy., P.O. Box 123, Monroe LA 71210.

What is the ZIP code of Monroe, LA?

The ZIP codes of Monroe are 71201, 71202, 71203, 71207, 71209, 71210, 71211, 71212, 71213, 71217.

Monroe administrative division

Monroe building department, LA

If you're planning construction or renovation projects in Monroe, Louisiana (LA), obtaining the necessary permits is an important first step. You can request these permits through the City of Monroe’s Planning and Urban Development Office, which oversees building and zoning regulations to ensure safety and compliance with local codes. For detailed information regarding costs and processing times, it is advisable to directly contact the office, where staff can provide guidance specific to your project's needs. Ensuring you have all the required documentation will help facilitate a smoother application process.
OfficePlanning & Urban Development Department
CityMonroe
StateLouisiana
Address3901 Jackson Street, Monroe, LA 71202
Phone(318) 329-2241
Websitehttps://monroela.us/planning-urban-development

Demography of Monroe

Name of Monroe inhabitants (demonym)Monroyan
DateCurrent valueClassed by Region/Country
Population47 702 inhabitants (2020)8 / 854
Population density in Monroe1 474,5 pop/sq mi (569,3 pop/km²)

Monroe City (LA) statistics

Monroe LA Median household income$41,033
Monroe LA Poverty rate26.7%
Monroe LA Unemployment rate6.2%
Monroe LA Educational attainment78.4%

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List of Passport Facilities in Monroe, LA

This City does not have a passport office, but we suggest the following facilities near Monroe, LA
Name Street Phone number
MOREHOUSE PARISH CLERK OF COURT100 E MADISON AVE3182813343
CALDWELL PARISH CLERK OF COURTS201 MAIN STREET SUITE 13186492272
GRAMBLING POST OFFICE324 MAIN ST3182471036
JACKSON PARISH CLERK OF COURT500 EAST COURT ST3182592424
WINNFIELD POST OFFICE201 S BEVILL STREET3186488164
ASHLEY COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERKS OFFICE205 E. JEFFERSON8708532030
MADISON PARISH CLERK OF COURT100 N CEDAR ST3185740655
LASALLE PARISH CLERK OF COURT1050 COURTHOUSE ST3189920681
EL DORADO MAIN POST OFFICE550 S. TIMBERLANE DR.8708637571
FERRIDAY POST OFFICE999 FIRST STREET3187576761
LAKE VILLAGE POST OFFICE206 S COKLEY ST8702652838
NATCHITOCHES PARISH CLERK OF COURT200 CHURCH STREET RM 1043183528152
CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT JEFFERSON COUNTY1483 MAIN ST6017863422

Top 3 most popular banks in Monroe

There are 29 bank branches in Monroe.
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association is the most popular bank in Monroe with 7 branch offices, followed by BancorpSouth Bank with 3 branch offices and then Origin Bank with 3 branch offices.

Find below all bank branches in Monroe:

Bank's name Number of branch offices Service Type
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association7Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
BancorpSouth Bank3Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Origin Bank3Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Capital One, National Association2Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Cross Keys Bank2Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Iberiabank2Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Progressive Bank2Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Regions Bank2Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Bank of Oak Ridge1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Business First Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Century Next Bank1Limited Service Facility Office
First National Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Homeland Federal Savings Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Woodforest National Bank1Full Service Retail Office


Monroe administrative numbers

Monroe City code2251410
Monroe town phone area code318
Monroe City postcode71201, 71202, 71203, 71207, 71209, 71210, 71211, 71212, 71213, 71217

Toponymy and translation of Monroe

Persian: منرووHebrew: מונרוJapanese: モンロー
Korean: 먼로Russian: МонроChinese: 门罗

Transportation modes in Monroe

Airport
Monroe Regional Airport 4.7 miles
Ruston Regional Airport 27.4 miles
Z. M. Jack Stell Field 48.3 miles

Monroe territory

Monroe area32,35 sq mi (83,79 km²)
Monroe altitude72 Altitude feet
Geographical coordinatesLatitude: 32.5094
Longitude: -92.1183
Latitude: 32° 30' 34'' North
Longitude: 92° 7' 6'' West
Time zone
UTC -6:00 (America/Chicago)
Summer time : UTC -5:00
Winter time : UTC -6:00
Local time
Namesake of Monroe
Natural parksMonroe isn't part of a natural park

What is Monroe close to?

Nearby cities include: West Monroe, Richwood, Sterlington and Collinston
West MonroeWest MonroeSterlington
West MonroeNeighbouring townsRichwood
ErosRichwoodRichwood
West Monroe 4.3 milesRichwood 4.7 milesSterlington 12 miles
Collinston 16.9 milesRayville 19 milesOak Ridge 19.2 miles
Bastrop 20.4 milesDownsville 20.9 milesEros 22 miles
Mangham 22.7 milesMer Rouge 24.3 milesFarmerville 25.8 miles
Choudrant 26.1 milesChatham 26.2 milesBaskin 26.4 miles
Marion 27.9 milesColumbia 28.8 miles 

Other Cities in Ouachita Parish

Distance to Major Cities in Louisiana

New Orleans : 213 milesBaton Rouge : 153 milesShreveport : 95 miles
Lafayette : 159 milesLake Charles : 171 milesKenner : 205 miles
Bossier City : 92 milesAlexandria : 87 milesHouma : 219 miles
Slidell : 207 milesNew Iberia : 174 milesRuston : 31 miles closest
Sulphur : 174 milesHammond : 169 milesZachary : 140 miles
Distances are calculated as the crow flies

Guides & Resources for Louisiana Residents

Elementary schools in Monroe

Barkdull Faulk Elementary School

District of City Of Monroe School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 293

Berg Jones Elementary School

District of City Of Monroe School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 411

Carver Elementary School

District of City Of Monroe School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 363

Clara Hall Accelerated School

District of City Of Monroe School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 2
Students : 352

Cypress Point Elementary School

District of City Of Monroe School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 442

J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School

District of City Of Monroe School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 451

Jack Hayes Elementary School

District of Ouachita Parish
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 553

Lakeshore School

District of Ouachita Parish
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 631

Lexington Elementary School

District of City Of Monroe School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 2
Students : 556

Madison James Foster Elementary School

District of City Of Monroe School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 394

Minnie Ruffin Elementary School

District of City Of Monroe School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 577

New Vision Learning Academy

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 350

Robinson Elementary School

District of Ouachita Parish
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 410

Roy Neal Shelling Senior Elementary

District of City Of Monroe School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 366

Sallie Humble Elementary School

District of City Of Monroe School District
Lowest grade : 3, Highest grade : 6
Students : 553

Shady Grove Elementary School

District of Ouachita Parish
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 248

Swartz Lower Elementary School

District of Ouachita Parish
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 2
Students : 463

Swartz Upper Elementary School

District of Ouachita Parish
Lowest grade : 3, Highest grade : 5
Students : 411

Swayze Elementary School

District of Ouachita Parish
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 250

Thomas Jefferson Elementary

District of City Of Monroe School District
Lowest grade : 3, Highest grade : 6
Students : 261

Middle schools in Monroe

Carroll Junior High School

District of City Of Monroe School District
Lowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 8
Students : 284

East Ouchita Middle School

District of Ouachita Parish
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8

Martin Luther King Junior High School

District of City Of Monroe School District
Lowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 8
Students : 247

Ouachita Junior High School

District of Ouachita Parish
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 938

Richwood Junior High School

District of Ouachita Parish
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 406

Robert E. Lee Junior High School

District of City Of Monroe School District
Lowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 8
Students : 409

High schools in Monroe

Carroll High School

District of City Of Monroe School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 533

Neville High School

District of City Of Monroe School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 977

Ouachita Parish High School

District of Ouachita Parish
Lowest grade : 8, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1246

Richwood High School

District of Ouachita Parish
Lowest grade : 8, Highest grade : 12
Students : 553

Sterlington High School

District of Ouachita Parish
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 477

Vision Academy

District of Vision Academy
Lowest grade : 8, Highest grade : 12
Students : 180

Wossman High School

District of City Of Monroe School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 635

Alternative schools in Monroe

Sherrouse School

District of City Of Monroe School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 12
Students : 50

Southside Alternative High School

District of Office Of Juvenile Justice
Lowest grade : 1, Highest grade : 12
Students : 151

Southside Alternative High School

District of Special School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 12

Private schools in Monroe

Jesus The Good Shepherd School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 381

Ouachita Christian School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12
Students : 862

Our Lady Of Fatima School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 251

Quest School

Lowest grade : 2, Highest grade : 8
Students : 60

River Oaks School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12
Students : 282

St Frederick High School

Lowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 12
Students : 311