City

Sarepta, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Webster County  ·  Louisiana

👥2,184Population
💰$35,705Median HH Income▼ 53% below avg
🎂45.5Median Age
🏠$103,900Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓26.0%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊8.7%Unemployment▲ 78% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.9%Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 1.1%Other: 2.3%Race
White95.9%
Hispanic0.3%
Black1.1%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
33%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty25.1% ▲ 151% above avg
College Grads26.0% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment8.7% ▲ 78% above avg
No HS Diploma15 (1.1%)
HS Graduate614 (44.9%)
Some College144 (10.5%)
Associates240 (17.5%)
Bachelors188 (13.7%)
Graduate Degree167 (12.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 44.9%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 17.5%Bachelors: 13.7%Graduate: 12.2%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad44.9%
Some College10.5%
Associates17.5%
Bachelors13.7%
Graduate12.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.6%Renter: 23.4%Tenure
Owner76.6%
Renter23.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$35,705 ▼ 53% below avg
Median Home Value$103,900 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$440/mo
Total Housing Units1,165
Vacant Units164

Income Distribution

Under $25k
41%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
53%
About Sarepta, LA

Sarepta is a city in Louisiana, located in Webster County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,184 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.5 years.

Economically, Sarepta is a lower-income community. The median household income of $35,705 is well below the national average. Approximately 25.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Sarepta is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $103,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $440 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sarepta is moderately educated. 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.88%).

Sarepta, LA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Louisiana.

ZIP Codes in Sarepta
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71071 2,184 $35,705 $103,900 $440 8.7% 26.0% 76.6%