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Webster County
Sibley, LA
71073
71073 ZIP Code — Sibley, LA
Webster County, Louisiana
ZIP code 71073 is located in
Sibley ,
Louisiana ,
within Webster County .
It covers approximately 29.90 square miles and serves a population of
2,545 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 318 .
About ZIP code 71073
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $130,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $38,958. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 71073 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.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,545
Population density
85 / sq mi
State FIPS
22
County FIPS
119
Geography
Land area
29.90 sq mi
Water area
4.76 sq mi
Latitude
32.5223
Longitude
-93.2939
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
318
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
68.0%
71.5%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
22.0%
18.7%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
7.8%
8.5%
18.3%
Over $200k
2.2%
1.3%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$38,958
Median household income
$130,700
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 740 29.1% 18 and over 1,805 70.9% 65 and over 390 15.3% Median age 33.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
53.9%
Group Count % Black or African American 1,373 53.9% White 1,103 43.3% Two or more races 49 1.9% Asian 18 0.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
68.0%
71.5%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
22.0%
18.7%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
7.8%
8.5%
18.3%
Over $200k
2.2%
1.3%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.7% $10k–$15k 12.0% $15k–$25k 14.5% $25k–$35k 11.3% $35k–$50k 20.4% $50k–$75k 19.9% $75k–$100k 6.8% $100k–$150k 2.7% $150k–$200k 4.9% $200k+ 2.8% Median income $38,958
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $130,700 Median rent / month $696 Owner occupied 73.4% Renter occupied 26.6% Vacant 6.7% Single-family detached 64.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 31.7% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.93
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.8% 2010–2019 11.3% 2000–2009 4.7% 1990–1999 12.5% 1980–1989 16.5% 1970–1979 26.3% 1960–1969 15.7% 1950–1959 4.1% 1940–1949 2.9% 1939 or earlier 5.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.4% 1 bedroom 3.4% 2 bedrooms 34.0% 3 bedrooms 43.4% 4 bedrooms 18.8% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 8.0% 1 vehicle 36.5% 2 vehicles 21.8% 3 or more 33.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 21.3% Electricity 72.4% Propane / LP gas 6.2% No fuel used 0.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 425 46.2% Cohabiting couple 101 11.0% Male householder, no spouse 105 11.4% Female householder, no spouse 289 31.4% Households with children under 18 270 29.3% Households with seniors (65+) 282 30.7% Average household size 2.77
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 52.1% 36.4% Married 39.7% 45.8% Separated 1.5% 0.3% Widowed 2.6% 3.5% Divorced 4.1% 13.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
21.5%
Graduate / professional
3.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 89.3% Bachelor's or higher 9.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 24 3.9% Kindergarten 13 2.1% Elementary school 261 42.2% High school 231 37.3% College / grad school 90 14.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.3%
Finance & real estate
10.3%
Transportation & utilities
8.4%
Agriculture & mining
5.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.8%
Public administration
1.6%
Professional & management
0.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 28.5% Service 10.6% Sales & office 19.6% Natural resources & construction 22.0% Production & transportation 19.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 72.2% Government 18.0% Self-employed 9.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 86.6% Carpool 5.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.8% Work from home 6.2% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 24.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.4%
Female-led households
48.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 33.4% Retirement income 20.3% Supplemental Security 21.0% Cash public assistance 5.7% Food stamps / SNAP 19.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.1% High blood pressure 42.9% High cholesterol 36.8% Diabetes 15.0% Heart disease 8.2% Stroke 4.4% Asthma 9.9% Arthritis 28.1% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 9.4% Cancer 6.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.1% Binge drinking 18.1% No physical activity 34.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.2% Depression 26.0% Fair or poor health 21.9% Poor mental health 18.1% Poor physical health 14.3% No health insurance 14.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.6% Visited dentist 52.5% Cholesterol screening 89.3% Teeth loss 20.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 94 5.2%
Disability % Any disability 10.1% Under 18 3.4% 18–64 years 8.2% 65 and over 29.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 54.1% Public insurance 51.2% No insurance 4.7% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,316 91.0% Spanish 9 0.4% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 9 0.4%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,523 99.1% Born in same state 2,511 98.7% Born in different state 2,212 86.9% Foreign born 12 0.5% Naturalized citizen 22 0.9% Not a US citizen 22 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 1,178 46.3% French 124 4.9%
Ancestry Count % Italian 51 2% English 18 0.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 36.1% Internet access 91.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71073
What city is ZIP code 71073 in?
ZIP code 71073 is primarily assigned to Sibley, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 71073 in?
ZIP code 71073 falls within Webster County, Louisiana.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 71073?
10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71073?
22% of residents in ZIP code 71073 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71073?
The median home value in ZIP code 71073 is $130,700.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 71073?
The median household income in ZIP code 71073 is $38,958, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 71073 in?
ZIP code 71073 observes the CST timezone.
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