71201 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 71201 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 71201 is African American. The current unemployment level in 71201 is 4.5%.
| Population | 20,817 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.72% |
| Population Density | 1,531 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,907 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 6.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $51,550 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $598,160 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 13.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 63.48% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 70.40% |
71201 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 13,282 | 63.48% |
| Black | 6,907 | 33.01% |
| Hispanic | 366 | 1.75% |
| Asian | 340 | 1.63% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.13% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
71201 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,053 | 24.4% |
| Black | 3,082 | 71.41% |
| Hispanic | 98 | 2.27% |
| Asian | 79 | 1.83% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.05% |
71201 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 660 | 5.35% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,373 | 27.33% |
| High School Diploma | 2,750 | 22.28% |
| No High School Diploma | 153 | 1.24% |
| GED or Alternate | 395 | 3.2% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,212 | 17.92% |
| Associates Degree | 684 | 5.54% |
| Masters Degree | 1,295 | 10.49% |
| Professional Degree | 525 | 4.25% |
| Doctorate Degree | 297 | 2.41% |