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ZIP Code 71280
Sterlington, Louisiana

ZIP code 71280 is in Sterlington, located in Ouachita County, Louisiana, within the Monroe metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 4,708. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $49,457, and about 5% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
4,708
Census ZCTA
County
Ouachita
FIPS 22073
Median income (est.)
$49,457
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
64.204 mi²
+ 2.433 mi² water

01Location & Geography

Authoritative geographic identifiers from the U.S. Census Bureau, ANSI, and FIPS standards.

Primary CitySterlington, LA
CountyOuachita County (FIPS 22073)
StateLouisiana (FIPS 22)
Metro Area (MSA)Monroe, LA Metro Area (33740)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates32.7177, -92.101204
Land / Water Area64.204 mi² land · 2.433 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 2,040 individual tax returns filed in 71280 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
27.9%
$25K–$50K
22.6%
$50K–$75K
14.7%
$75K–$100K
9.3%
$100K–$200K
20.1%
$200K+
5.4%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 21% of 71280's total adjusted gross income, from 5% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($49,457) and the average.
Estimated median = median adjusted gross income per tax return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Differs from U.S. Census household income.

03Income Over Time

Year-over-year change in 71280's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$49,457
▲ 5.5%
Filers earning $200K+
5.4%
▲ 1.0 pt
Total filers
2,040
▲ 0.5%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/71280/soi?year=… $45K 2020 $47K 2021 $49K 2022
Median = adjusted gross income per return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Figures are nominal (not inflation-adjusted).

04Population Trend

Decennial U.S. Census population for the 71280 ZCTA.

2000
2,552
 
2010
3,647
▲ +42.9%
2020
4,708
▲ +29.1%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortC
USPS Finance Number218307
City AliasesSpencer, Sterlington

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71280 in?

ZIP code 71280 is in Ouachita County, Louisiana (county FIPS code 22073).

What city is ZIP code 71280?

The primary USPS city for 71280 is Sterlington, LA.

What metro area (MSA) is 71280 in?

71280 is part of the Monroe, LA Metro Area (MSA code 33740).

What is the population of ZIP code 71280?

The 2020 Census population of 71280 was 4,708 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 71280?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 71280 is about $49,457, with around 5% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.