71055 ZIP Code, Minden, LA
71055 is a ZIP code in Minden, Louisiana — mostly in Webster Parish (88% of its land), with smaller parts in Claiborne Parish County. It covers 260 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 71067, 71073 and 71018. 17,772 people live here in 7,226 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (60% own). Median household income is $36,953, well below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Minden, LA
- County: Webster County
- Land area: 260 sq mi
- Population: 17,772
- Median household income: $36,953
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 17,772 |
| Households | 7,226 |
| Median household income | $36,953 |
| Income per person | $26,311 |
| Median age | 39.4 |
| Homeowners | 59.7% |
| Median home value | $127,000 |
| Median rent | $857 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 26.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.5% |
| Broadband internet | 58.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 9.1% |
| $10–15K | 9.4% |
| $15–25K | 13.5% |
| $25–35K | 16.2% |
| $35–50K | 15.7% |
| $50–75K | 13.0% |
| $75–100K | 8.3% |
| $100–150K | 7.5% |
| $150–200K | 3.6% |
| $200K+ | 3.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.0% |
| 10–19 | 12.3% |
| 20–24 | 7.7% |
| 25–34 | 12.6% |
| 35–44 | 11.9% |
| 45–54 | 10.7% |
| 55–64 | 12.2% |
| 65–74 | 11.3% |
| 75+ | 9.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 19.2% |
| Owned outright | 28.6% |
| Rented | 32.3% |
| Vacant | 19.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 69.9% |
| Townhome | 1.2% |
| 2–4 units | 6.0% |
| 5–19 units | 3.2% |
| 20+ units | 1.6% |
| Mobile / other | 18.1% |
Businesses in 71055
464 business establishments with 6,226 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 95
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 65
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 50
- Accommodation and Food Services: 44
- Finance and Insurance: 39
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 37
- Construction: 29
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 21
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 71067 — Eastwood CDP, LA (10.9 mi)
- 71073 — Sibley town, LA (11.3 mi)
- 71018 — Cotton Valley town, LA (12.8 mi)
- 71024 — Dubberly village, LA (13.7 mi)
- 71003 — Athens village, LA (15.6 mi)
- 71023 — Doyline village, LA (16 mi)
- 71039 — Heflin village, LA (17 mi)
- 71037 — Red Chute CDP, LA (18 mi)
Areas that include 71055
- Minden, LA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Dixie Inn, LA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Claiborne County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Webster County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Louisiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 8: highest median home value in Webster Parish
- No. 5 of 8: highest share of households with children in Webster Parish
- No. 3 of 8: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Webster Parish
- No. 3 of 8: lowest median age in Webster Parish
- No. 4 of 8: fastest population growth in Webster Parish
Mail every home in 71055
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 71055, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 71055 in?
- 71055 is a Minden, LA mailing address. By land area, 6% lies inside Minden; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 71055 in?
- 71055 is mostly in Webster Parish (88% of its land), with smaller parts in Claiborne Parish County.
- What is the population of 71055?
- About 17,772 people (±689), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 18,626.
- What is the median household income in 71055?
- $36,953 (±$4,895), compared with $60,756 for Louisiana as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 71055?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 71055 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 71055?
- The closest, measured center to center: 71067 (10.9 mi, Eastwood), 71073 (11.3 mi, Sibley), 71018 (12.8 mi, Cotton Valley), 71024 (13.7 mi, Dubberly), 71003 (15.6 mi, Athens) and 71023 (16 mi, Doyline).
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