71303 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 71303 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 71303 is African American. The current unemployment level in 71303 is 4.5%.
| Population | 23,505 |
| Population Growth Rate | 3.86% |
| Population Density | 396 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 7,574 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $58,750 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $476,760 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 62.44% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 54.97% |
71303 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 14,065 | 62.43% |
| Black | 7,135 | 31.67% |
| Hispanic | 755 | 3.35% |
| Asian | 423 | 1.88% |
| Native American | 148 | 0.66% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.02% |
71303 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 999 | 37.76% |
| Black | 1,481 | 55.97% |
| Hispanic | 83 | 3.14% |
| Asian | 66 | 2.49% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.6% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.04% |
71303 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 704 | 6.05% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,256 | 19.38% |
| High School Diploma | 3,498 | 30.05% |
| No High School Diploma | 91 | 0.78% |
| GED or Alternate | 546 | 4.69% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,239 | 19.24% |
| Associates Degree | 927 | 7.96% |
| Masters Degree | 783 | 6.73% |
| Professional Degree | 393 | 3.38% |
| Doctorate Degree | 202 | 1.74% |