PlainZIP

Minden, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71055

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

20,268
30/sq mi
$36,953
Median income
$127,000
Median home value
13.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Minden pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
19th pct
home value, US ZIPs
30
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71055 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71055 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Minden, Webster County, Louisiana, with 20,268 residents across 666.7 square miles, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71055 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $36,953 (38% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $26,311. Poverty here runs at 25.5%, with unemployment measured at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $127,000 (28% below the state average) with median rent at $857 per month, and 59.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 71055, plus 6 more within Webster County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 71055

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Minden, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71055.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 71055, Minden, LA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

20,268

Population

666.7

Area (sq mi)

30

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71055?

39.4

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 53.8%
African American 41.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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?

$36,953

Median Household Income

-38% vs state

$26,311

Per Capita Income

25.5%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

26.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 71055 ranks nationally

Minden, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$36,953 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 13.3%

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

What does housing look like?

9,025

Total Housing Units

7,226

Occupied Units

1,799

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.7%
Renter 40.3%

$127,000

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$857

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+4.0%

YoY Change (2024)

204

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+104%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 71055 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +104% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.1% 166
2021 +7.3% 178
2022 +6.3% 189
2023 +3.9% 196
2024 +4.0% 204

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 464 business establishments in ZIP 71055, employing approximately 6,226 people with a combined annual payroll of $315,009,000.

464

Businesses

6,226

Employees

$315.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 95 20.5%
Health care and social assistance 65 14.0%
Other services (except public administration) 50 10.8%
Accommodation and food services 44 9.5%
Finance and insurance 39 8.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 37 8.0%
Construction 29 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 21 4.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 3.2%
Transportation and warehousing 14 3.0%
Wholesale trade 13 2.8%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 12 2.6%
Manufacturing 12 2.6%
Information 9 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 0.9%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 71055 vs 71073 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
71073 Sibley, LA 2,319 10.3 mi

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Pop: 6,416
71023 standard
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Pop: 3,632
71071 standard
Sarepta, LA
Pop: 2,685
71073 standard
Sibley, LA
Pop: 2,319
71039 standard
Heflin, LA
Pop: 1,934
71018 standard
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Pop: 1,622

Related Areas

Webster County Minden, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71055 in? ▼
ZIP code 71055 (Minden) 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 71055? ▼
ZIP code 71055 in Minden, LA has a population of 20,268 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71055? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71055 is $36,953, which is 52% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71055? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71055 is $127,000, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71055? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71055 is White at 53.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71055? ▼
ZIP code 71055 has 464 business establishments employing approximately 6,226 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71055? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71055 are: Retail trade (95), Health care and social assistance (65), Other services (except public administration) (50). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 71055? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 71055 increased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 104%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71055? ▼
In ZIP code 71055, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 71055? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71055 is 26.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71055? ▼
In ZIP code 71055, approximately 59.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71055? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71055 is 25.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.