Minden, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71055
Webster Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,268
- 30/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $36,953
- Median income Below-median income area
- $127,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 71055 (Minden, LA) rose +4.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 196.4 in 2023 to 204.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 71055 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Minden, Webster Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,311. The poverty rate is 25.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $127,000 (28% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $857; owner occupancy is 59.7%.
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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Webster Parish, so 71055 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
95 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
65 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
50 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
44 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
39 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 71055?
39.4
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
1.4%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$26,311
Per Capita Income
25.5%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71055 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Minden, LA household income vs. every Louisiana ZIP code
Median household income among 457 reporting Louisiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$36,953 14th percentile higher than 14% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,025housing units
9,025
Total Housing Units
7,226
Occupied Units
1,799
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$127,000
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71055, both outside LA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (20,268 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What parish is ZIP code 71055 in?
ZIP code 71055 (Minden) is located in Webster Parish, Louisiana. Webster Parish 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.
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