Sarepta, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71071
Webster Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,685
- 22/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $36,900
- Median income Below-median income area
- $100,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sarepta pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 4th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 10th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 22
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71071 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 71071 covers 124.3 square miles in Sarepta, Webster Parish, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,685 residents on file, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71071 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $36,900 (38% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,179. Economic pressure is pronounced: 22.8% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.5%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $100,600 (43% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $436; owner occupancy is 79.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Webster Parish, so 71071 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 71071
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sarepta, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71071.
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 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 71071, Sarepta, 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
2,685
Population
124.3
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71071?
44.4
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
0.5%
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?
$36,900
Median Household Income
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$26,179
Per Capita Income
22.8%
Poverty Rate
11.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 71071 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Sarepta, 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)
$36,900 14th percentile higher than 14% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Louisiana 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,091housing units
1,091
Total Housing Units
942
Occupied Units
149
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$100,600
Median Home Value
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$436
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 42 business establishments in ZIP 71071, employing approximately 694 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,130,000.
42
Businesses
694
Employees
$23.1M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 11.9% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 9.5% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 9.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 9.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 9.5% |
| Construction | 3 | 7.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 7.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 7.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 7.1% |
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 71071 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71075
Springhill (71075)
6,416 residents
- 71071
Sarepta (71071)
2,685 residents
- 71018 1,622
Cotton Valley (71018)
1,622 residents
- 71072 1,530
Shongaloo (71072)
1,530 residents
- 71021 772
Cullen (71021)
772 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71071 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 71071 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71072
Shongaloo (71072)
$83,472 median income
- 71018
Cotton Valley (71018)
$41,638 median income
- 71075
Springhill (71075)
$40,246 median income
- 71071
Sarepta (71071)
$36,900 median income
- 71021 $22,500
Cullen (71021)
$22,500 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 71071 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71071, 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 (2,685 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 71071 in?
ZIP code 71071 (Sarepta) 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 71071?
ZIP code 71071 in Sarepta, LA has a population of 2,685 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71071?
The median household income in ZIP 71071 is $36,900, which is 52% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71071?
The median home value in ZIP 71071 is $100,600, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71071?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71071 is White at 94.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71071?
ZIP code 71071 has 42 business establishments employing approximately 694 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71071?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71071 are: Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5), Manufacturing (4), Retail trade (4). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71071?
In ZIP code 71071, 50.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.0% 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 71071?
In ZIP code 71071, approximately 79.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71071?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71071 is 22.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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