71291 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 71291 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 71291 is White. The current unemployment level in 71291 is 4.5%.
| Population | 34,606 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 586 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,316 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $60,575 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $458,470 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 12% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 82.68% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 73.39% |
71291 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 29,587 | 82.63% |
| Black | 4,632 | 12.94% |
| Hispanic | 931 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 492 | 1.37% |
| Native American | 142 | 0.4% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 22 | 0.06% |
71291 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4,631 | 74.83% |
| Black | 1,148 | 18.55% |
| Hispanic | 282 | 4.56% |
| Asian | 117 | 1.89% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.15% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.03% |
71291 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,541 | 7.77% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,267 | 21.52% |
| High School Diploma | 5,594 | 28.21% |
| No High School Diploma | 141 | 0.71% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,293 | 6.52% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,064 | 20.49% |
| Associates Degree | 956 | 4.82% |
| Masters Degree | 1,547 | 7.8% |
| Professional Degree | 257 | 1.3% |
| Doctorate Degree | 172 | 0.87% |
