71280 ZIP Code — Sterlington, LA

Ouachita County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71280 is located in Sterlington, Louisiana, within Ouachita County. It covers approximately 59.45 square miles and serves a population of 4,965 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71280

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $232,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $73,659. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 71280 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and economic challenges above the national average.

4,965

population

59.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71280 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71280

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71280. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sterlington	Acceptable
Sterlington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71203 Monroe (6.6 mi) 71229 Collinston (11 mi) 71291 West Monroe (11 mi) 71209 Monroe (11.1 mi) 71201 Monroe (11.2 mi) 71212 Monroe (12.8 mi) 71220 Bastrop (14.4 mi) 71241 Farmerville (15 mi) 71234 Downsville (15.8 mi) 71260 Marion (17.6 mi) 71264 Oak Ridge (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,965
Population density	84 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	59.45 sq mi
Water area	2.91 sq mi
Latitude	32.6891
Longitude	-92.0638
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	46.5%	55.3%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	24.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	16.4%	18.3%
Over $200k	5.2%	3.5%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

4,965

Population

People per sq mi

37.3

Median age

$73,659

Median household income

$38,000

Per capita income

$232,200

Median home value

$1,106

Median monthly rent

72.5%

Home ownership

18.3%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

1,740

Housing units

17.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

121

Under 5

147

189

5–9

230

280

10–14

341

137

15–19

168

20–24

104

229

25–34

279

379

35–44

463

162

45–54

198

137

55–59

168

60–64

336

65–74

411

102

75–84

124

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,503	30.3%
18 and over	3,462	69.7%
65 and over	994	20.0%
Median age	37.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.5%

Black or African American 11.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Other race 1.8%

Two or more races 0.9%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	4,240	83.5%
Black or African American	568	11.2%
Hispanic or Latino	112	2.2%
Other race	91	1.8%
Two or more races	47	0.9%
Asian	17	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.5%	55.3%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	24.9%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	16.4%	18.3%
Over $200k	5.2%	3.5%	4.7%

Under $10k 6.1%

$10k–$15k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 7.3%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 15.1%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

$200k+ 7.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$10k–$15k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	7.3%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	15.1%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	15.5%
$150k–$200k	9.1%
$200k+	7.6%
Median income	$73,659

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.6%

$50k–$100k 5.5%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k–$300k 32.0%

$300k–$500k 24.9%

$500k–$1M 5.4%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$232,200
Median rent / month	$1,106
Owner occupied	72.5%
Renter occupied	27.5%
Vacant	16.8%
Single-family detached	66.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.3%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.73

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.4%
2010–2019	20.7%
2000–2009	19.7%
1990–1999	20.6%
1980–1989	11.0%
1970–1979	13.4%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	6.4%
1940–1949	0.2%
1939 or earlier	1.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.8%
2 bedrooms	19.6%
3 bedrooms	65.1%
4 bedrooms	14.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	30.1%
2 vehicles	47.1%
3 or more	20.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.1%
Electricity	65.6%
Propane / LP gas	4.1%
Wood	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,073	57.2%
Cohabiting couple	50	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	126	6.7%
Female householder, no spouse	627	33.4%
Households with children under 18	728	38.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	664	35.4%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.5%	23.3%
Married	73.2%	52.8%
Separated	0.5%	0.6%
Widowed	2.1%	13.2%
Divorced	1.7%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 32.4%

Some college, no degree 32.3%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 13.4%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.7%
Bachelor's or higher	17.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	63	4.2%
Kindergarten	67	4.5%
Elementary school	849	56.8%
High school	337	22.5%
College / grad school	180	12.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.2%

Retail trade 17.2%

Professional & management 12.2%

Finance & real estate 10.9%

Wholesale trade 5.7%

Agriculture & mining 5.3%

Information 4.4%

Other services 4.3%

Manufacturing 3.9%

Construction 3.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.6%

Transportation & utilities 2.1%

Public administration 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.8%
Service	9.6%
Sales & office	32.2%
Natural resources & construction	6.6%
Production & transportation	8.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.6%
Government	7.4%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.6%
Carpool	6.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	5.5%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.1

Poverty

All people 18.3%

Under 18 years 30.5%

18 and over 13.0%

Married-couple families 9.7%

Female-led households 39.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.0%
Retirement income	23.3%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	0.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	36.4%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	25.3%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	19.5%
No physical activity	27.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	24.8%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	61.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	242	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.8%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	4.6%
65 and over	34.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.3%
Public insurance	43.2%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	4.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,697	94.6%
Spanish	109	2.3%
Other Indo-European	107	2.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,819	97.1%
Born in same state	4,785	96.4%
Born in different state	4,113	82.8%
Foreign born	34	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	146	2.9%
Not a US citizen	52	35.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	677	13.6%
Arab	503	10.1%
Italian	463	9.3%
English	72	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	10	0.2%
German	4	0.1%
Dutch	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.8%
Internet access	95.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71280

What city is ZIP code 71280 in?

ZIP code 71280 is primarily assigned to Sterlington, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71280 in?

ZIP code 71280 falls within Ouachita County, Louisiana.

Is ZIP code 71280 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 71280 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71280?

18% of residents in ZIP code 71280 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 71280?

ZIP code 71280 has an estimated population of 4,965 residents, with a density of 84 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71280?

The median home value in ZIP code 71280 is $232,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 71280 in?

ZIP code 71280 observes the CST timezone.