71055 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 71055 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 71055 is African American. The current unemployment level in 71055 is 4.5%.
| Population | 17,894 |
| Population Growth Rate | -3.7% |
| Population Density | 61 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,007 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $28,730 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $493,770 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 12.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 55.5% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 54.69% |
71055 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 10,083 | 55.48% |
| Black | 7,854 | 43.21% |
| Hispanic | 116 | 0.64% |
| Asian | 66 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 49 | 0.27% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 7 | 0.04% |
71055 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,009 | 41% |
| Black | 1,388 | 56.4% |
| Hispanic | 42 | 1.71% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.57% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.2% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.12% |
71055 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 711 | 6.19% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,476 | 12.84% |
| High School Diploma | 4,633 | 40.32% |
| No High School Diploma | 278 | 2.42% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,025 | 8.92% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,103 | 18.3% |
| Associates Degree | 732 | 6.37% |
| Masters Degree | 442 | 3.85% |
| Professional Degree | 48 | 0.42% |
| Doctorate Degree | 44 | 0.38% |
