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Winn County
Sikes, LA
71473
71473 ZIP Code — Sikes, LA
Winn County, Louisiana
ZIP code 71473 is located in
Sikes ,
Louisiana ,
within Winn County .
It covers approximately 123.91 square miles and serves a population of
482 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 318 .
About ZIP code 71473
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $31,483. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 66% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 5% 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. 39% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 44% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 71473 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
482
Population density
4 / sq mi
State FIPS
22
County FIPS
127
Geography
Land area
123.91 sq mi
Water area
0.03 sq mi
Latitude
32.0578
Longitude
-92.4415
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
318
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.9%
60.3%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
37.3%
23.9%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
3.8%
12.9%
18.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.8%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$31,483
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 66 13.7% 18 and over 416 86.3% 65 and over 121 25.1% Median age 28.0 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Group Count % White 456 94.6% Two or more races 24 5% American Indian / Alaska Native 2 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.9%
60.3%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
37.3%
23.9%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
3.8%
12.9%
18.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.8%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.1% $10k–$15k 10.2% $15k–$25k 16.9% $25k–$35k 29.9% $35k–$50k 11.9% $50k–$75k 9.6% $75k–$100k 9.6% $100k–$150k 6.2% $150k–$200k 0.6% Median income $31,483
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 89.3% Renter occupied 10.7% Vacant 31.9% Single-family detached 37.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 62.7% Median rooms 4.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.77
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.2% 2000–2009 26.2% 1990–1999 10.0% 1980–1989 29.2% 1970–1979 16.2% 1960–1969 1.2% 1950–1959 2.3% 1940–1949 8.5% 1939 or earlier 5.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 6.9% 1 bedroom 5.0% 2 bedrooms 28.8% 3 bedrooms 43.5% 4 bedrooms 15.8% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 10.2% 1 vehicle 57.1% 2 vehicles 24.9% 3 or more 7.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 73.4% Propane / LP gas 17.5% Wood 9.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 75 42.4% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 9 5.1% Female householder, no spouse 93 52.5% Households with children under 18 33 18.6% Households with seniors (65+) 94 53.1% Average household size 2.72
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 69.5% 6.3% Married 28.0% 46.9% Separated 0.0% 0.6% Widowed 0.4% 44.6% Divorced 2.0% 1.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
8.4%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 94.1% Bachelor's or higher 5.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 6 11.3% Kindergarten 13 24.5% Elementary school 27 50.9% High school 7 13.2% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Public administration
19.8%
Agriculture & mining
13.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.9%
Professional & management
2.0%
Education & healthcare
1.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 0.0% Service 38.6% Sales & office 13.9% Natural resources & construction 36.6% Production & transportation 10.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 70.3% Government 19.8% Self-employed 9.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 85.9% Carpool 11.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 3.0% Avg commute (minutes) 34.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
26.7%
Female-led households
6.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 65.5% Retirement income 7.9% Supplemental Security 1.7% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 18.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.7% High blood pressure 40.3% High cholesterol 38.9% Diabetes 12.6% Heart disease 8.0% Stroke 3.8% Asthma 9.0% Arthritis 28.6% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 9.4% Cancer 7.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.6% Binge drinking 19.6% No physical activity 30.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.8% Depression 26.9% Fair or poor health 19.0% Poor mental health 17.1% Poor physical health 13.2% No health insurance 13.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.4% Visited dentist 57.3% Cholesterol screening 89.9% Teeth loss 17.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 184 44.2%
Disability % Any disability 4.6% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 2.0% 65 and over 13.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 21.8% Public insurance 46.3% No insurance 39.2% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 461 95.6% Spanish 1 0.2% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 1 0.2% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 482 100.0% Born in same state 477 99.0% Born in different state 444 92.1% Foreign born 5 1.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 133 27.6% Italian 45 9.3%
Ancestry Count % French 6 1.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 36.7% Internet access 75.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71473
What city is ZIP code 71473 in?
ZIP code 71473 is primarily assigned to Sikes, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 71473 in?
ZIP code 71473 falls within Winn County, Louisiana.
Does ZIP code 71473 have a large veteran population?
44% of civilians in ZIP code 71473 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Does ZIP code 71473 have a large retiree population?
66% of households in ZIP code 71473 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 71473?
5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 71473 have an older population?
25% of residents in ZIP code 71473 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What timezone is ZIP code 71473 in?
ZIP code 71473 observes the CST timezone.
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