71261 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 71261 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 71261 is African American. The current unemployment level in 71261 is 4.5%.
| Population | 1,302 |
| Population Growth Rate | 11.31% |
| Population Density | 10 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 671 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $19,808 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $388,350 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 11% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 60.25% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 75.75% |
71261 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 826 | 60.25% |
| Black | 522 | 38.07% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.07% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
71261 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 107 | 20.54% |
| Black | 403 | 77.35% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 1.15% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.96% |
71261 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 76 | 8.7% |
| Bachelor Degree | 79 | 9.04% |
| High School Diploma | 388 | 44.39% |
| No High School Diploma | 11 | 1.26% |
| GED or Alternate | 118 | 13.5% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 134 | 15.33% |
| Associates Degree | 32 | 3.66% |
| Masters Degree | 31 | 3.55% |
| Professional Degree | 1 | 0.11% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4 | 0.46% |
