ZIP Code 71073

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Sibley · Webster County · Louisiana

ZIP code 71073 in Sibley, Louisiana has a population of 2,319. The median household income is $42,472, which is 44% below the national average. Median home value is $138,300, 50% below the US average. 8.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 71073 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 74.3 square miles in Sibley, Webster County, Louisiana. The area is home to 2,319 residents, producing a population density of 31 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 71073 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71073 sits at $42,472 (29% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $19,750. The poverty rate stands at 24.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $138,300 (22% below the state average) with median rent at $717 per month, and 76.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 71073 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Webster County, so you can benchmark 71073 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 71073

Top 5 industries — ZIP 71073 (establishments)

Top 5 industries — ZIP 71073 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 5 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 71073 (establishments) Top 5 1. Manufacturing 10 2. Construction 8 3. Retail trade 6 4. Transportation and warehousing 4 5. Real estate and rental and leasi 4 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 71073. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP).

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 71073, Sibley, 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

2,319

Population

74.3

Area (sq mi)

31

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

33.1

Median Age

56.1%

Male

43.9%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 39.5%
African American 55.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

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)

Income & Employment

$42,472

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$19,750

Per Capita Income

24.5%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

29.0 min

Mean Commute Time

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 59.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.8%

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

Housing

1,058

Total Housing Units

950

Occupied Units

108

Vacant Units

2.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.5%
Renter 23.5%

$138,300

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$717

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

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

Local Business Landscape

Census Bureau data shows 51 business establishments in ZIP 71073, employing approximately 781 people with a combined annual payroll of $49,858,000.

51

Businesses

781

Employees

$49.9M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 10 19.6%
Construction 8 15.7%
Retail trade 6 11.8%
Transportation and warehousing 4 7.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 7.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 7.8%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 5.9%
Wholesale trade 3 5.9%
Other services (except public administration) 3 5.9%

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 Code City Population Distance
71039 Heflin, LA 1,934 6.7 mi
71024 Dubberly, LA 1,420 6.5 mi
71023 Doyline, LA 3,632 6.6 mi
71055 Minden, LA 20,268 10.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71073 in?
ZIP code 71073 (Sibley) 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 71073?
ZIP code 71073 in Sibley, LA has a population of 2,319 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71073?
The median household income in ZIP 71073 is $42,472, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71073?
The median home value in ZIP 71073 is $138,300, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71073?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71073 is African American at 55.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71073?
ZIP code 71073 has 51 business establishments employing approximately 781 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71073?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71073 are: Manufacturing (10), Construction (8), Retail trade (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71073?
In ZIP code 71073, 59.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.8% 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 71073?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71073 is 29.0 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 71073?
In ZIP code 71073, approximately 76.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71073?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71073 is 24.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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