71021 ZIP Code — Cullen, LA

Webster County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71021 is located in Cullen, Louisiana, within Webster County. It covers approximately 0.68 square miles and serves a population of 501 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71021

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $64,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $19,779. Poverty affects 51% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 43% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (49%), diabetes (25%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71021 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

501

population

0.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71021 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71021

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City	Status
Cullen	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	501
Population density	737 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	0.68 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	32.9721
Longitude	-93.4491
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	318

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	92.8%	71.5%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	7.2%	18.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	8.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

501

Population

737

People per sq mi

42.8

Median age

$19,779

Median household income

$12,703

Per capita income

$64,200

Median home value

$308

Median monthly rent

64.9%

Home ownership

50.5%

Poverty rate

10.3%

Unemployment

268

Housing units

2.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	134	26.7%
18 and over	367	73.3%
65 and over	94	18.8%
Median age	42.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 86.9%

White 11.7%

Two or more races 0.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	437	86.9%
White	59	11.7%
Two or more races	3	0.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.4%
Other race	2	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	92.8%	71.5%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	7.2%	18.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	8.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	4.7%

Under $10k 13.9%

$10k–$15k 21.6%

$15k–$25k 26.0%

$25k–$35k 10.0%

$35k–$50k 10.4%

$50k–$75k 18.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.9%
$10k–$15k	21.6%
$15k–$25k	26.0%
$25k–$35k	10.0%
$35k–$50k	10.4%
$50k–$75k	18.2%
Median income	$19,779

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 38.0%

$50k–$100k 42.7%

$100k–$150k 1.3%

$150k–$200k 18.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$64,200
Median rent / month	$308
Owner occupied	64.9%
Renter occupied	35.1%
Vacant	33.8%
Single-family detached	80.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.4%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.03

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	8.6%
1990–1999	7.4%
1980–1989	8.6%
1970–1979	26.6%
1960–1969	26.1%
1950–1959	17.8%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	1.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	11.5%
2 bedrooms	23.8%
3 bedrooms	53.0%
4 bedrooms	10.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	20.8%
1 vehicle	36.4%
2 vehicles	25.5%
3 or more	17.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	53.2%
Electricity	46.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	55	23.8%
Cohabiting couple	7	3.0%
Male householder, no spouse	88	38.1%
Female householder, no spouse	81	35.1%
Households with children under 18	50	21.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	80	34.6%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	52.4%	31.8%
Married	31.0%	34.1%
Separated	0.0%	7.6%
Widowed	0.5%	12.9%
Divorced	16.2%	13.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 23.1%

HS graduate 45.3%

Some college, no degree 14.8%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 1.1%

Graduate / professional 0.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.6%
Bachelor's or higher	2.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	100	86.2%
High school	16	13.8%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.7%

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Construction 14.5%

Retail trade 12.1%

Professional & management 12.1%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Other services 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.8%

Public administration 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.0%
Service	26.1%
Sales & office	14.5%
Natural resources & construction	6.1%
Production & transportation	36.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.9%
Government	6.1%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.4%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.1%
Work from home	14.3%
Other means	13.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.1

Poverty

All people 50.5%

Under 18 years 79.4%

18 and over 40.6%

Married-couple families 7.3%

Female-led households 51.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.1%
Retirement income	17.7%
Supplemental Security	33.8%
Cash public assistance	10.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	43.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	49.0%
High blood pressure	56.6%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	24.5%
Heart disease	10.4%
Stroke	7.7%
Asthma	12.2%
Arthritis	34.0%
Kidney disease	5.7%
Pulmonary disease	11.9%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.1%
Binge drinking	12.7%
No physical activity	45.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.7%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	34.4%
Poor mental health	19.1%
Poor physical health	19.2%
No health insurance	19.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	84.4%
Visited dentist	40.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	32.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	19	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	27.5%
65 and over	23.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	24.0%
Public insurance	73.3%
No insurance	8.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	487	97.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	501	100.0%
Born in same state	501	100.0%
Born in different state	442	88.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	91	18.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.1%
Internet access	65.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71021

What city is ZIP code 71021 in?

ZIP code 71021 is primarily assigned to Cullen, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71021 in?

ZIP code 71021 falls within Webster County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71021?

51% of residents in ZIP code 71021 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 71021?

Health data for ZIP code 71021 shows elevated rates of obesity (49%) and diabetes (25%) and smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 71021?

The median household income in ZIP code 71021 is $19,779, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71021?

The median home value in ZIP code 71021 is $64,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 71021 in?

ZIP code 71021 observes the CST timezone.