71040 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower 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 71040 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 71040 is African American. The current unemployment level in 71040 is 4.5%.
| Population | 7,996 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 27 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,702 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $27,742 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $315,530 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 11.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 59.36% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 86.06% |
71040 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,923 | 39.06% |
| Black | 4,442 | 59.36% |
| Hispanic | 89 | 1.19% |
| Asian | 27 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.03% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
71040 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 66 | 8.23% |
| Black | 710 | 88.53% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 2.74% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.37% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.12% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
71040 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 261 | 5.26% |
| Bachelor Degree | 552 | 11.13% |
| High School Diploma | 1,910 | 38.51% |
| No High School Diploma | 182 | 3.67% |
| GED or Alternate | 696 | 14.03% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 934 | 18.83% |
| Associates Degree | 157 | 3.17% |
| Masters Degree | 177 | 3.57% |
| Professional Degree | 90 | 1.81% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1 | 0.02% |