71254 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 71254 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 71254 is African American. The current unemployment level in 71254 is 4.5%.
| Population | 6,772 |
| Population Growth Rate | 3.99% |
| Population Density | 24 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,861 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $22,356 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $506,750 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 12% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 72.02% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 99.28% |
71254 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,767 | 25.3% |
| Black | 5,029 | 72.02% |
| Hispanic | 133 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 54 | 0.77% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
71254 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2 | 0.24% |
| Black | 830 | 99.4% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 0.36% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
71254 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 143 | 5.14% |
| Bachelor Degree | 284 | 10.2% |
| High School Diploma | 1,182 | 42.47% |
| No High School Diploma | 182 | 6.54% |
| GED or Alternate | 286 | 10.28% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 439 | 15.77% |
| Associates Degree | 122 | 4.38% |
| Masters Degree | 140 | 5.03% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5 | 0.18% |
