City

Minden, LA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Webster County  ·  Louisiana

👥17,406Population
💰$33,919Median HH Income▼ 56% below avg
🎂40.7Median Age
🏠$117,800Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓26.2%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 42% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 55.6%Hispanic: 1.7%Black: 39.9%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.1%Race
White55.6%
Hispanic1.7%
Black39.9%
Asian0.6%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty28.7% ▲ 187% above avg
College Grads26.2% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 42% below avg
No HS Diploma155 (1.5%)
HS Graduate4,508 (42.4%)
Some College1,605 (15.1%)
Associates1,572 (14.8%)
Bachelors1,211 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree1,571 (14.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 42.4%Some College: 15.1%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 14.8%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad42.4%
Some College15.1%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate14.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.9%Renter: 36.1%Tenure
Owner63.9%
Renter36.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$33,919 ▼ 56% below avg
Median Home Value$117,800 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$811/mo
Total Housing Units8,725
Vacant Units1,455

Income Distribution

Under $25k
39%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
56%
About Minden, LA

Minden is a city in Louisiana, located in Webster County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 17,406 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.7 years.

Economically, Minden is a lower-income community. The median household income of $33,919 is well below the national average. Approximately 28.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Minden is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $117,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $811 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Minden is moderately educated. 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (55.56%).

Minden, LA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Louisiana. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Minden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71055 17,406 $33,919 $117,800 $811 2.9% 26.2% 63.9%

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