71237 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 71237 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 71237 is White. The current unemployment level in 71237 is 4.5%.
| Population | 1,260 |
| Population Growth Rate | -35.25% |
| Population Density | 28 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 432 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $39,405 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $157,850 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 11% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 62.84% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 64.34% |
71237 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 844 | 62.84% |
| Black | 270 | 20.1% |
| Hispanic | 224 | 16.68% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.37% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
71237 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 166 | 65.87% |
| Black | 82 | 32.54% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 1.59% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
71237 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 45 | 5.6% |
| Bachelor Degree | 44 | 5.47% |
| High School Diploma | 317 | 39.43% |
| No High School Diploma | 10 | 1.24% |
| GED or Alternate | 163 | 20.27% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 131 | 16.29% |
| Associates Degree | 32 | 3.98% |
| Masters Degree | 62 | 7.71% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
