71251 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 71251 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 71251 is White. The current unemployment level in 71251 is 4.5%.
| Population | 7,555 |
| Population Growth Rate | -13.99% |
| Population Density | 40 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,410 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $36,540 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $425,100 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 62.07% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 50.25% |
71251 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4,766 | 62.07% |
| Black | 2,621 | 34.14% |
| Hispanic | 244 | 3.18% |
| Asian | 36 | 0.47% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.14% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
71251 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 710 | 51.94% |
| Black | 625 | 45.72% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 1.98% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.29% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.07% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
71251 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 302 | 5.76% |
| Bachelor Degree | 471 | 8.99% |
| High School Diploma | 2,239 | 42.71% |
| No High School Diploma | 27 | 0.52% |
| GED or Alternate | 445 | 8.49% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,133 | 21.61% |
| Associates Degree | 270 | 5.15% |
| Masters Degree | 266 | 5.07% |
| Professional Degree | 21 | 0.4% |
| Doctorate Degree | 68 | 1.3% |