71055 ZIP Code
Minden, Louisiana
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 71055 |
| City/Town: | Minden |
| County: | Webster |
| State: | Louisiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 17,894 |
| Median Household Income: | $31,629 |
| Per Capita Income: | $23,988 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,613 |
| Median Home Value: | $132,900 |
| Land Area: | 260.0 sq miles
673.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.7 sq miles
6.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 32.6769, -93.2933 |
Population Information (71055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 17,894 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,707 | 48.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,187 | 51.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,008 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,006 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,191 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,041 | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,138 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,281 | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,292 | 12.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,973 | 11.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,080 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,103 | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,009 | 11.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,232 | 6.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 540 | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (71055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $132,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $793 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,613 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,309 | 84.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,304 | 15.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,584 | 62.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,725 | 37.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (71055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,510 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 375 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,305 | 10.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,090 | 40.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,500 | 20.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,156 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,372 | 11.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 712 | 5.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 16.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (71055 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $31,629 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $57,495 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $43,209 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $23,988 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (71055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,560 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,320 | 97.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 195 | 3.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,976 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,037 | 79.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 991 | 15.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 292 | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (71055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,037 | 56.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 7,276 | 40.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 75 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 10 | 0.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 490 | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 229 | 1.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 233 | 1.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 189 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 9 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 30 | 0.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (71055 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 586 | 8.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 748 | 10.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,631 | 22.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,027 | 14.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 763 | 10.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 994 | 13.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 521 | 7.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 588 | 8.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 222 | 3.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 229 | 3.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (71055 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,437 | 86.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 245 | 3.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 48 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 31 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 83 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 478 | 7.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (71055 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 307 | 4.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 578 | 9.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 322 | 5.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 206 | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,004 | 15.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 311 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 15 | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 250 | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 609 | 9.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,643 | 26.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 383 | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 229 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 463 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (71055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 29.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (71055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,908 | 88.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,131 | 51.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,407 | 52.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,204 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (71055 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,369 | 59.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,762 | 37.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,032 | 27.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,334 | 18.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 816 | 11.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,588 | 21.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (71055 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,371 | 74.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 91 | 1.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 94 | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 352 | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 214 | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 116 | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 178 | 2.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,191 | 13.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (71055 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 56 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 409 | 4.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 521 | 6.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 579 | 6.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,415 | 16.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,653 | 19.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,657 | 30.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 730 | 8.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 371 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 222 | 2.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (71055 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 76 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 757 | 8.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,056 | 23.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,280 | 49.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,315 | 15.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 129 | 1.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (71055 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,212 | 57.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 129 | 1.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,915 | 39.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 5 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 16 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 27 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (71055 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 628 | 8.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,861 | 39.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,431 | 33.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,389 | 19.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (71055 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 712 | 15.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,209 | 26.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 555 | 12.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 679 | 14.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 850 | 18.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 413 | 9.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 166 | 3.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (71055 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,208 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $316 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $793 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.26 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.45 | 2.38 |
Households (71055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,309 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,047 | 41.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,007 | 13.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,215 | 16.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,656 | 36.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,024 | 27.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,706 | 37.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.33 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.02 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (71055 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,071 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,108 | 44.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,190 | 45.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 132 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 453 | 6.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,819 | 39.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (71055 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,879 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 256 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 57 | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,911 | 49.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 905 | 23.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 750 | 19.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (71055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,978 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 939 | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 17,112 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,464 | 14.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 121 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,037 | 42.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,306 | 53.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (71055 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,357 | 91.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,345 | 7.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 635 | 47.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 674 | 50.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 112 | 8.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 36 | 2.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (71055 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,637 | 98.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 63 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 257 | 407.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 257 | 407.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 257 | 407.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 14 | 22.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 7 | 11.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 88 | 139.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 9 | 14.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (71055 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,886 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,471 | 97.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 415 | 2.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 193 | 1.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 180 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 36 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 6 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (71055 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,309 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,209 | 85.0% | 89.4% |
Minden, LA71055