71259 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Louisiana based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 71259 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 71259 is White. The current unemployment level in 71259 is 5.7%.
| Population | 1,728 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 19 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 650 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $55,107 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $52,740 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 5.7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 85.57% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 67.62% |
71259 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,577 | 85.57% |
| Black | 228 | 12.37% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 1.95% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.11% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
71259 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 616 | 68.6% |
| Black | 264 | 29.4% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 1.56% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.33% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.11% |
71259 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 89 | 10.07% |
| Bachelor Degree | 80 | 9.05% |
| High School Diploma | 355 | 40.16% |
| No High School Diploma | 17 | 1.92% |
| GED or Alternate | 104 | 11.76% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 147 | 16.63% |
| Associates Degree | 46 | 5.2% |
| Masters Degree | 46 | 5.2% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |