71047 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 71047 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 71047 is African American. The current unemployment level in 71047 is 4.5%.
| Population | 11,403 |
| Population Growth Rate | -4.16% |
| Population Density | 101 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,979 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $50,133 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $365,190 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 76.67% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 53.88% |
71047 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 8,559 | 76.45% |
| Black | 2,179 | 19.46% |
| Hispanic | 274 | 2.45% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.29% |
| Native American | 118 | 1.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 33 | 0.29% |
71047 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 347 | 38.99% |
| Black | 500 | 56.18% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 4.04% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.45% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.34% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
71047 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 551 | 7.87% |
| Bachelor Degree | 655 | 9.36% |
| High School Diploma | 2,915 | 41.64% |
| No High School Diploma | 177 | 2.53% |
| GED or Alternate | 854 | 12.2% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,178 | 16.83% |
| Associates Degree | 386 | 5.51% |
| Masters Degree | 253 | 3.61% |
| Professional Degree | 12 | 0.17% |
| Doctorate Degree | 19 | 0.27% |
