PlainZIP

Sarepta, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71071

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

2,685
22/sq mi
$36,900
Median income
$100,600
Median home value
9.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 County, 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 Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $26,179. Local economic indicators show a 22.8% poverty rate alongside 11.5% unemployment. Median home value sits at $100,600 (43% below the state average), median rent at $436 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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 -. To put 71071 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Webster County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 71071?

44.4

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 94.9%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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

$26,179

Per Capita Income

22.8%

Poverty Rate

11.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71071 ranks nationally

Sarepta, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$36,900 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 50.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,091

Total Housing Units

942

Occupied Units

149

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.6%
Renter 20.4%

$100,600

Median Home Value

-43% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 71071 vs 71021 →

ZIP 71071 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 71071 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 71071 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 71071 ranks #4 of 5 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
71021 Cullen, LA 772 3.0 mi
71075 Springhill, LA 6,416 5.4 mi
71018 Cotton Valley, LA 1,622 7.2 mi
71072 Shongaloo, LA 1,530 8.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Webster County

71055 standard
Minden, LA
Pop: 20,268
71075 standard
Springhill, LA
Pop: 6,416
71023 standard
Doyline, LA
Pop: 3,632
71073 standard
Sibley, LA
Pop: 2,319
71039 standard
Heflin, LA
Pop: 1,934
71018 standard
Cotton Valley, LA
Pop: 1,622

Related Areas

Webster County Sarepta, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71071 in? ▼
ZIP code 71071 (Sarepta) 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 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.

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