71109 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 71109 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 71109 is African American. The current unemployment level in 71109 is 4.5%.
| Population | 17,971 |
| Population Growth Rate | -13.42% |
| Population Density | 1,401 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,371 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $28,696 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $428,100 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 92.59% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 94.04% |
71109 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,324 | 7.21% |
| Black | 17,003 | 92.59% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 0.05% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 26 | 0.14% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
71109 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 59 | 2.65% |
| Black | 2,132 | 95.73% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 1.39% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.22% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
71109 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 791 | 7.67% |
| Bachelor Degree | 943 | 9.15% |
| High School Diploma | 4,521 | 43.86% |
| No High School Diploma | 346 | 3.36% |
| GED or Alternate | 686 | 6.66% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,826 | 17.71% |
| Associates Degree | 691 | 6.7% |
| Masters Degree | 443 | 4.3% |
| Professional Degree | 44 | 0.43% |
| Doctorate Degree | 17 | 0.16% |
