ZIP code 71280
Where is ZIP code 71280?
Sterlington, Louisiana
Ouachita Parish · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 71280 belongs to Sterlington, Louisiana in Ouachita Parish. 71280 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 318. About 5,269 people live in the 71280 area, where the median household income is $78,531. The closest ZIP codes are 71240 (Fairbanks, 5.9 mi southeast), 71203 (Monroe, 11.5 mi south) and 71220 (Bastrop, 12.3 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 71280 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Sterlington |
| Also accepted | Spencer |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Ouachita Parish |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 318 |
| Coordinates | 32.7119, -92.0981 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 712 |
Population and income in 71280
| Population | 5,269 · higher than 58% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 89 · higher than 51% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 40.8 years · higher than 60% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $78,531 · higher than 83% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $47,350 |
| Below the poverty line | 23% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 27% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $248,900 · higher than 84% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,103 a month |
| Housing units | 2,389 |
| Households | 2,152 (2.45 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 75% / 25% |
| Land area | 59.45 sq mi (plus 2.91 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71280. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 71280
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71240 | Fairbanks, LA | 5.9 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 71203 | Monroe, LA | 11.5 mi S | Standard |
| 71220 | Bastrop, LA | 12.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 71201 | Monroe, LA | 12.7 mi S | Standard |
| 71209 | Monroe, LA | 12.8 mi S | Unique |
| 71241 | Farmerville, LA | 13.1 mi W | Standard |
| 71291 | West Monroe, LA | 13.3 mi S | Standard |
| 71221 | Bastrop, LA | 13.5 mi E | PO Box only |
| 71229 | Collinston, LA | 13.7 mi E | Standard |
| 71217 | Monroe, LA | 13.9 mi S | PO Box only |
| 71207 | Monroe, LA | 14.1 mi S | PO Box only |
| 71212 | Monroe, LA | 14.1 mi S | Unique |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 71280 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 71280
123 MAIN ST
STERLINGTON LA 71280
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts SPENCER as the city name for 71280. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (71280-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 71280?
- 71280 is a Sterlington, Louisiana ZIP code. Spencer is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 71280 in?
- ZIP code 71280 is in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 71280 in?
- 71280 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 71280?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 71280 use area code 318.
- What is the population of ZIP code 71280?
- About 5,269 people live in ZIP code 71280, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 71280?
- The median household income in 71280 is $78,531 a year, higher than 83% of Louisiana ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 71280?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 71280 are 71240 (Fairbanks, 5.9 miles), 71203 (Monroe, 11.5 miles), 71220 (Bastrop, 12.3 miles) and 71201 (Monroe, 12.7 miles).