71373 ZIP Code — Vidalia, LA

Concordia County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71373 is located in Vidalia, Louisiana, within Concordia County. It covers approximately 216.72 square miles and serves a population of 5,583 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71373

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $113,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $40,493. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 51% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71373 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.

5,583

population

216.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71373 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71373

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71373. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Vidalia	Acceptable
Vidalia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71334 Ferriday (15.3 mi) 71354 Monterey (15.4 mi) 39120 Natchez (16 mi) 71343 Jonesville (16.5 mi) 39669 Woodville (16.9 mi) 71316 Acme (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,583
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	216.72 sq mi
Water area	21.22 sq mi
Latitude	31.4408
Longitude	-91.5309
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	64.7%	62.3%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	23.1%	23.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	13.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

5,583

Population

People per sq mi

42.4

Median age

$40,493

Median household income

$26,490

Per capita income

$113,600

Median home value

$929

Median monthly rent

68.4%

Home ownership

22.6%

Poverty rate

10.5%

Unemployment

2,526

Housing units

19.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

113

Under 5

105

170

5–9

158

201

10–14

186

251

15–19

232

138

20–24

128

334

25–34

308

319

35–44

295

302

45–54

280

182

55–59

169

200

60–64

184

367

65–74

340

222

75–84

206

100

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,284	23.0%
18 and over	4,299	77.0%
65 and over	1,328	23.8%
Median age	42.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.5%

Black or African American 27.6%

Two or more races 0.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,999	71.5%
Black or African American	1,543	27.6%
Two or more races	21	0.4%
Hispanic or Latino	12	0.2%
Other race	12	0.2%
Asian	8	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.7%	62.3%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	23.1%	23.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	13.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	4.7%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 14.4%

$15k–$25k 13.1%

$25k–$35k 14.6%

$35k–$50k 12.8%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 9.3%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	14.4%
$15k–$25k	13.1%
$25k–$35k	14.6%
$35k–$50k	12.8%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	7.9%
$100k–$150k	9.3%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$40,493

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.8%

$50k–$100k 28.8%

$100k–$150k 26.2%

$150k–$200k 15.8%

$200k–$300k 12.7%

$300k–$500k 3.3%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$113,600
Median rent / month	$929
Owner occupied	68.4%
Renter occupied	31.6%
Vacant	28.6%
Single-family detached	68.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.8%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	12.8%
1990–1999	11.5%
1980–1989	10.9%
1970–1979	17.3%
1960–1969	19.6%
1950–1959	15.4%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	2.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	21.5%
3 bedrooms	60.3%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.8%
1 vehicle	42.0%
2 vehicles	38.8%
3 or more	12.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.4%
Electricity	48.2%
Propane / LP gas	2.5%
Wood	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	782	33.6%
Cohabiting couple	125	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	384	16.5%
Female householder, no spouse	1,038	44.6%
Households with children under 18	726	31.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,066	45.8%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.0%	19.0%
Married	40.1%	40.2%
Separated	0.5%	0.0%
Widowed	4.2%	19.0%
Divorced	9.1%	21.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 10.2%

HS graduate 37.1%

Some college, no degree 20.6%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 11.2%

Graduate / professional 8.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.4%
Bachelor's or higher	19.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	1.9%
Kindergarten	59	4.4%
Elementary school	547	40.7%
High school	504	37.5%
College / grad school	208	15.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.1%

Construction 9.8%

Retail trade 8.1%

Public administration 7.4%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Professional & management 6.2%

Agriculture & mining 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Manufacturing 4.9%

Other services 3.9%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.8%
Service	22.1%
Sales & office	21.0%
Natural resources & construction	16.7%
Production & transportation	8.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.9%
Government	22.6%
Self-employed	8.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.6%
Carpool	3.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	1.6%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.9

Poverty

All people 22.6%

Under 18 years 25.2%

18 and over 21.8%

Married-couple families 12.0%

Female-led households 33.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.4%
Retirement income	28.6%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	41.5%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.9%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	34.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.0%
Depression	26.2%
Fair or poor health	23.3%
Poor mental health	18.9%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	16.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	51.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	22.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	319	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.8%
Under 18	10.0%
18–64 years	15.5%
65 and over	42.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.9%
Public insurance	56.1%
No insurance	9.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,365	96.1%
Spanish	17	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	17	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,572	99.8%
Born in same state	5,572	99.8%
Born in different state	2,088	37.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	11	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	969	17.4%
Italian	919	16.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	400	7.2%
German	46	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	86.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71373

What city is ZIP code 71373 in?

ZIP code 71373 is primarily assigned to Vidalia, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71373 in?

ZIP code 71373 falls within Concordia County, Louisiana.

Does ZIP code 71373 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 71373 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71373?

23% of residents in ZIP code 71373 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71373?

The median home value in ZIP code 71373 is $113,600.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 71373?

The median household income in ZIP code 71373 is $40,493, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 71373 in?

ZIP code 71373 observes the CST timezone.