Cotton Valley, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71018

Webster County, Louisiana — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,622
7/sq mi
$41,638
Median income
$97,300
Median home value
11.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cotton Valley pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
9th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71018 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71018 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 219.2 square miles in Cotton Valley, Webster County, Louisiana. The area is home to 1,622 residents, producing a population density of 7 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 71018 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71018 sits at $41,638 (30% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $21,655. The poverty rate stands at 13.8% and the unemployment rate at 1.7%. On housing, the median home value is $97,300 (45% below the state average) with median rent at $725 per month, and 74.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 71018 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Webster County, so you can benchmark 71018 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 71018, Cotton Valley, LA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,622

Population

219.2

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71018?

33.4

Median Age

36.4%

Male

63.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 71.2%
African American 27.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$41,638

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$21,655

Per Capita Income

13.8%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71018 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$41,638 7th percentile higher than 7% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

657

Total Housing Units

480

Occupied Units

177

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.8%
Renter 25.2%

$97,300

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

$725

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 71018, employing approximately 181 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,490,000.

14

Businesses

181

Employees

$13.5M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 21.4%
Transportation and warehousing 3 21.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 71018 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71018 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 71018 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 71018 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
71071 Sarepta, LA 2,685 7.2 mi
71021 Cullen, LA 772 10.1 mi
71072 Shongaloo, LA 1,530 10.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71018 in?
ZIP code 71018 (Cotton Valley) is located in Webster County, Louisiana. Webster County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/webster-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71018?
ZIP code 71018 in Cotton Valley, LA has a population of 1,622 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71018?
The median household income in ZIP 71018 is $41,638, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71018?
The median home value in ZIP 71018 is $97,300, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71018?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71018 is White at 71.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71018?
ZIP code 71018 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 181 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71018?
In ZIP code 71018, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71018?
In ZIP code 71018, approximately 74.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71018?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71018 is 13.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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