71368 ZIP Code — Sicily Island, LA

Catahoula County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71368 is located in Sicily Island, Louisiana, within Catahoula County. It covers approximately 85.19 square miles and serves a population of 1,232 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71368

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 $101,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $35,264. Poverty affects 36% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71368 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.

1,232
population
85.19
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
71368 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 71368

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71368. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Sicily Island Acceptable
Sicily Island Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
71378 Wisner (7.2 mi) 71326 Clayton (9.8 mi) 71243 Fort Necessity (10.2 mi) 71336 Gilbert (11.3 mi) 71340 Harrisonburg (12.3 mi) 71334 Ferriday (14.9 mi) 71295 Winnsboro (19.2 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,232
Population density 14 / sq mi
State FIPS 22
County FIPS 025
Geography
Land area 85.19 sq mi
Water area 1.39 sq mi
Latitude 31.8529
Longitude -91.6977
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 57.1% 58.0% 49.2%
$50k – $100k 34.1% 26.5% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 8.8% 11.8% 18.3%
Over $200k 0.0% 3.7% 4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,232
Population
14
People per sq mi
41.9
Median age
$35,264
Median household income
$18,681
Per capita income
$101,500
Median home value
$573
Median monthly rent
74.8%
Home ownership
35.6%
Poverty rate
0.9%
Unemployment
657
Housing units
14.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
54
Under 5
63
64
5–9
76
22
10–14
26
29
15–19
34
29
20–24
34
45
25–34
52
41
35–44
48
29
45–54
33
101
55–59
118
72
60–64
85
38
65–74
45
36
75–84
42
7
85+
9
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1834728.2%
18 and over88571.8%
65 and over17714.4%
Median age41.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 48.3%
White 46.4%
Two or more races 3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Other race 0.8%
GroupCount%
Black or African American60448.3%
White58046.4%
Two or more races383%
Hispanic or Latino191.5%
Other race100.8%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 57.1% 58.0% 49.2%
$50k – $100k 34.1% 26.5% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 8.8% 11.8% 18.3%
Over $200k 0.0% 3.7% 4.7%
Under $10k 5.4%
$10k–$15k 3.2%
$15k–$25k 22.2%
$25k–$35k 18.1%
$35k–$50k 17.6%
$50k–$75k 16.8%
$75k–$100k 6.5%
$100k–$150k 6.5%
$150k–$200k 3.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.4%
$10k–$15k3.2%
$15k–$25k22.2%
$25k–$35k18.1%
$35k–$50k17.6%
$50k–$75k16.8%
$75k–$100k6.5%
$100k–$150k6.5%
$150k–$200k3.9%
Median income$35,264

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 41.4%
$50k–$100k 8.0%
$100k–$150k 12.4%
$150k–$200k 6.6%
$200k–$300k 31.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$101,500
Median rent / month$573
Owner occupied74.8%
Renter occupied25.2%
Vacant39.9%
Single-family detached53.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes35.9%
Median rooms5.2
Avg household size (owned)2.69

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20196.3%
2000–200914.3%
1990–19996.8%
1980–198911.0%
1970–197924.0%
1960–196917.2%
1950–19591.9%
1940–194914.0%
1939 or earlier4.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.3%
1 bedroom4.4%
2 bedrooms24.4%
3 bedrooms51.6%
4 bedrooms14.3%
5+ bedrooms4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.4%
1 vehicle31.4%
2 vehicles48.4%
3 or more14.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas16.1%
Electricity63.2%
Propane / LP gas14.2%
Wood6.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family16735.9%
Cohabiting couple275.8%
Male householder, no spouse10522.6%
Female householder, no spouse16635.7%
Households with children under 1822548.4%
Households with seniors (65+)13629.2%
Average household size2.65

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married25.6%25.3%
Married48.3%51.4%
Separated1.9%5.4%
Widowed4.7%11.4%
Divorced19.6%6.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.7%
Some HS, no diploma 10.0%
HS graduate 58.1%
Some college, no degree 2.1%
Associate's degree 1.1%
Bachelor's degree 13.1%
Graduate / professional 0.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher75.3%
Bachelor's or higher14.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool6422.1%
Kindergarten3311.4%
Elementary school13044.8%
High school6121.0%
College / grad school20.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 41.6%
Public administration 19.9%
Retail trade 11.4%
Agriculture & mining 11.2%
Transportation & utilities 4.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%
Other services 3.2%
Construction 2.7%
Finance & real estate 1.4%
Manufacturing 0.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts13.0%
Service45.3%
Sales & office8.5%
Natural resources & construction7.1%
Production & transportation26.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector69.1%
Government25.9%
Self-employed5.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone83.1%
Carpool8.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.9%
Work from home5.5%
Other means2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)23.4

Poverty

All people 35.6%
Under 18 years 64.3%
18 and over 24.3%
Married-couple families 11.4%
Female-led households 66.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security32.3%
Retirement income25.6%
Supplemental Security11.2%
Cash public assistance0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP29.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity42.4%
High blood pressure45.2%
High cholesterol38.5%
Diabetes16.1%
Heart disease8.7%
Stroke4.9%
Asthma10.5%
Arthritis30.1%
Kidney disease4.0%
Pulmonary disease10.4%
Cancer6.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking25.7%
Binge drinking16.7%
No physical activity37.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep39.7%
Depression25.6%
Fair or poor health24.7%
Poor mental health18.4%
Poor physical health15.3%
No health insurance17.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)79.5%
Visited dentist48.7%
Cholesterol screening89.4%
Teeth loss23.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans546.1%
Disability%
Any disability9.7%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years9.6%
65 and over28.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance39.4%
Public insurance58.0%
No insurance11.7%
Uninsured under 1914.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,11590.5%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,232100.0%
Born in same state1,21198.3%
Born in different state1,01882.6%
Foreign born211.7%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab12310%
Italian917.4%
AncestryCount%
French70.6%
Polish50.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access37.7%
Internet access76.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71368

What city is ZIP code 71368 in?

ZIP code 71368 is primarily assigned to Sicily Island, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71368 in?

ZIP code 71368 falls within Catahoula County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71368?

36% of residents in ZIP code 71368 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71368?

14% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 71368?

The median home value in ZIP code 71368 is $101,500.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 71368?

Health data for ZIP code 71368 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 71368 in?

ZIP code 71368 observes the CST timezone.

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