71301 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 71301 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 71301 is African American. The current unemployment level in 71301 is 4.5%.
| Population | 19,165 |
| Population Growth Rate | -13.18% |
| Population Density | 1,244 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 7,996 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $36,989 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $903,250 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 57.34% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 73.14% |
71301 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 7,468 | 37.51% |
| Black | 11,417 | 57.34% |
| Hispanic | 480 | 2.41% |
| Asian | 522 | 2.62% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.12% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
71301 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 763 | 20.82% |
| Black | 2,734 | 74.6% |
| Hispanic | 93 | 2.54% |
| Asian | 64 | 1.75% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.27% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.03% |
71301 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 862 | 7.2% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,947 | 16.26% |
| High School Diploma | 3,894 | 32.52% |
| No High School Diploma | 236 | 1.97% |
| GED or Alternate | 907 | 7.58% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,650 | 22.13% |
| Associates Degree | 570 | 4.76% |
| Masters Degree | 570 | 4.76% |
| Professional Degree | 265 | 2.21% |
| Doctorate Degree | 72 | 0.6% |
