71202 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 71202 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 71202 is African American. The current unemployment level in 71202 is 4.5%.
| Population | 26,680 |
| Population Growth Rate | -10.70% |
| Population Density | 225 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,239 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $24,866 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $291,170 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 11.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 84.27% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 97.43% |
71202 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,715 | 13.6% |
| Black | 23,017 | 84.27% |
| Hispanic | 453 | 1.66% |
| Asian | 88 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 40 | 0.15% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
71202 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 60 | 1.24% |
| Black | 4,748 | 98.1% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.02% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.04% |
71202 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 708 | 5.71% |
| Bachelor Degree | 951 | 7.67% |
| High School Diploma | 5,558 | 44.8% |
| No High School Diploma | 335 | 2.7% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,223 | 9.86% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,620 | 21.12% |
| Associates Degree | 493 | 3.97% |
| Masters Degree | 392 | 3.16% |
| Professional Degree | 83 | 0.67% |
| Doctorate Degree | 44 | 0.35% |