Sibley, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71073
Webster Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,319
- 31/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $42,472
- Median income Below-median income area
- $138,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sibley pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 31
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71073 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 71073 covers 74.3 square miles in Sibley, Webster Parish, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,319 residents on file, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71073 reports a modest median household income of $42,472 (29% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,750. The poverty rate is 24.5%, 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 $138,300 (22% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $717; owner occupancy is 76.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Webster Parish, so 71073 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 71073
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sibley, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71073.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
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 71073, Sibley, 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
2,319
Population
74.3
Area (sq mi)
31
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71073?
33.1
Median Age
56.1%
Male
43.9%
Female
2.6%
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?
$42,472
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$19,750
Per Capita Income
24.5%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
29.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71073 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Sibley, 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)
$42,472 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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
1,058housing units
1,058
Total Housing Units
950
Occupied Units
108
Vacant Units
2.79
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$138,300
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$717
Median Rent
1982
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 71073 vs 71039 →
ZIP 71073 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71055
Minden (71055)
20,268 residents
- 71023 3,632
Doyline (71023)
3,632 residents
- 71073 2,319
Sibley (71073)
2,319 residents
- 71039 1,934
Heflin (71039)
1,934 residents
- 71024 1,420
Dubberly (71024)
1,420 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71073 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 71073 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71039
Heflin (71039)
$48,393 median income
- 71024
Dubberly (71024)
$47,366 median income
- 71023
Doyline (71023)
$46,055 median income
- 71073
Sibley (71073)
$42,472 median income
- 71055
Minden (71055)
$36,953 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 71073 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 71073, 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 (2,319 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 71073 in?
ZIP code 71073 (Sibley) 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 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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