71001 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 71001 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 71001 is African American. The current unemployment level in 71001 is 4.5%.
| Population | 4,120 |
| Population Growth Rate | -6.52% |
| Population Density | 32 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,842 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $34,666 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $267,650 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 65.61% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 89.55% |
71001 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,354 | 33.15% |
| Black | 2,680 | 65.61% |
| Hispanic | 51 | 1.25% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
71001 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 30 | 6.34% |
| Black | 437 | 92.39% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 1.27% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
71001 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 55 | 1.98% |
| Bachelor Degree | 302 | 10.87% |
| High School Diploma | 1,148 | 41.32% |
| No High School Diploma | 57 | 2.05% |
| GED or Alternate | 231 | 8.32% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 709 | 25.52% |
| Associates Degree | 147 | 5.29% |
| Masters Degree | 107 | 3.85% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 22 | 0.79% |
