71343 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 71343 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 71343 is White. The current unemployment level in 71343 is 4.5%.
| Population | 6,383 |
| Population Growth Rate | -9.70% |
| Population Density | 14 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,900 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $45,772 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $717,100 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 12.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 74.72% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 51.01% |
71343 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4,705 | 74.72% |
| Black | 1,574 | 25% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 0.13% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.1% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.06% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
71343 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 303 | 51.53% |
| Black | 275 | 46.77% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 1.36% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.34% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
71343 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 256 | 6.94% |
| Bachelor Degree | 410 | 11.12% |
| High School Diploma | 1,737 | 47.1% |
| No High School Diploma | 71 | 1.93% |
| GED or Alternate | 337 | 9.14% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 547 | 14.83% |
| Associates Degree | 192 | 5.21% |
| Masters Degree | 74 | 2.01% |
| Professional Degree | 58 | 1.57% |
| Doctorate Degree | 6 | 0.16% |