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Population and households in ZIP 71103
Household size in ZIP 71103
| Period | ZIP 71103 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.41 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.54 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.46 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 71103 has 2.46 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.41, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 71103
| Period | ZIP 71103 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.3 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.0 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.4 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.9 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.6 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
ZIP 71103 skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 45.3 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only six are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 71103
| Period | ZIP 71103 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.3% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.3% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.8% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.2% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 71103: 17.2% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 6.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 71103
Renters in ZIP 71103
| Period | ZIP 71103 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.0% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 61.6% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.5% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 54.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 71103 rent: 54.4% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Just over eight in ten owners (84.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 17 have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 71103
| Period | ZIP 71103 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.8% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.3% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 28.4% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.5% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 71103: 25.5% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 0.7 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 71103
| Period | ZIP 71103 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +7 | +6 |
ZIP 71103 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1963, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1960 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Only 12 of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 71103
| Period | ZIP 71103 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $571 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $662 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $694 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $850 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$279 | +$366 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 71103 runs $850 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $279 a month from 2006–10, a 49% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 36.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 71103
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 71103
| Period | ZIP 71103 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 71103: 10.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only eight have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 71103
| Period | ZIP 71103 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.0% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.5% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 77.7% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 75.7% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About a quarter of adults in ZIP 71103 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 75.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 1.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 12 have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 71103
| Period | ZIP 71103 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.1% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 28.8% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | +13.8 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 71103 runs well above the national rate: 28.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. ZIP 71103 has the highest unemployment rate of any Louisiana ZIP code with 5,000+ people. Unemployment is up 13.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 71103 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 71103 | 2.46 | 47.9 | 17.2% | 54.4% | 25.5% | 1963 | $850 | 10.4% | 75.7% | 28.8% |
| ZIP 71101 | 1.93 | 48.8 | 22.0% | 67.1% | 23.2% | 1967 | $804 | 16.8% | 80.2% | 16.3% |
| ZIP 71109 | 2.31 | 42.6 | 25.8% | 58.3% | 19.6% | 1968 | $935 | 13.8% | 83.4% | 16.6% |
| ZIP 71104 | 2.27 | 37.8 | 12.6% | 54.0% | 18.9% | 1958 | $1,065 | 30.3% | 91.2% | 8.1% |
| ZIP 71108 | 2.67 | 32.1 | 31.7% | 63.4% | 13.7% | 1967 | $1,082 | 6.3% | 76.3% | 9.9% |
| ZIP 71105 | 2.24 | 38.1 | 10.8% | 43.4% | 13.2% | 1972 | $1,324 | 47.3% | 95.5% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 71119 | 2.23 | 47.8 | 12.4% | 26.5% | 11.8% | 1980 | $1,149 | 26.6% | 91.5% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 71106 | 2.57 | 41.3 | 13.5% | 33.2% | 16.3% | 1979 | $962 | 43.3% | 89.4% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 71112 | 2.56 | 36.6 | 12.7% | 38.4% | 10.0% | 1982 | $1,218 | 26.8% | 92.2% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 71107 | 2.59 | 38.9 | 21.1% | 36.5% | 14.6% | 1984 | $1,087 | 16.3% | 86.2% | 12.3% |
| ZIP 71111 | 2.53 | 36.9 | 13.9% | 42.6% | 8.4% | 1992 | $1,303 | 33.3% | 90.8% | 8.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 71103. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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