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Population and households in ZIP 71108
Household size in ZIP 71108
| Period | ZIP 71108 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.89 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.00 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.78 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.67 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.21 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
At 2.67 people per household, ZIP 71108 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in Louisiana as a whole, where it has 2.59 people. Household size has dropped from 2.89 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 71108
| Period | ZIP 71108 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.6 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.0 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.7 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.1 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.6 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 32.1, ZIP 71108 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults and children. The median age has climbed from 29.6 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only six are younger.
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 71108
| Period | ZIP 71108 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.9% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.8% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 26.1% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 31.7% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 71108: 31.7% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 4.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only two of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 71108
Renters in ZIP 71108
| Period | ZIP 71108 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.6% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 46.4% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.9% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 63.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +20.8 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 71108: 63.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 58.4% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 20.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only six 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 71108
| Period | ZIP 71108 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.3% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 71108: 13.7% 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. Vacancy is down 2.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 71108
| Period | ZIP 71108 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +7 | +6 |
ZIP 71108 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1967, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the north. Only 17 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 71108
| Period | ZIP 71108 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $674 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $744 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $813 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,082 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$407 | +$366 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 71108 pays $1,082 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $407 a month from 2006–10, a 60% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 40.6% of the typical renter's income, 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 71108
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 71108
| Period | ZIP 71108 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 71108: 6.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has edged down 1.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only one other Louisiana ZIP code with 5,000+ people has 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 71108
| Period | ZIP 71108 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.3% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.4% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.1% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 76.3% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly a quarter of adults in ZIP 71108 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 76.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. Of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 13 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 71108
| Period | ZIP 71108 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.9% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 71108: 9.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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 71108 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 71108 | 2.67 | 32.1 | 31.7% | 63.4% | 13.7% | 1967 | $1,082 | 6.3% | 76.3% | 9.9% |
| ZIP 71109 | 2.31 | 42.6 | 25.8% | 58.3% | 19.6% | 1968 | $935 | 13.8% | 83.4% | 16.6% |
| ZIP 71103 | 2.46 | 47.9 | 17.2% | 54.4% | 25.5% | 1963 | $850 | 10.4% | 75.7% | 28.8% |
| ZIP 71106 | 2.57 | 41.3 | 13.5% | 33.2% | 16.3% | 1979 | $962 | 43.3% | 89.4% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 71118 | 2.55 | 38.4 | 17.6% | 38.1% | 10.8% | 1977 | $1,138 | 20.6% | 89.9% | 9.9% |
| ZIP 71104 | 2.27 | 37.8 | 12.6% | 54.0% | 18.9% | 1958 | $1,065 | 30.3% | 91.2% | 8.1% |
| ZIP 71105 | 2.24 | 38.1 | 10.8% | 43.4% | 13.2% | 1972 | $1,324 | 47.3% | 95.5% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 71101 | 1.93 | 48.8 | 22.0% | 67.1% | 23.2% | 1967 | $804 | 16.8% | 80.2% | 16.3% |
| ZIP 71119 | 2.23 | 47.8 | 12.4% | 26.5% | 11.8% | 1980 | $1,149 | 26.6% | 91.5% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 71115 | 2.20 | 42.1 | 13.6% | 37.1% | 11.5% | 1991 | $1,157 | 44.4% | 93.1% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 71129 | 2.22 | 40.8 | 21.5% | 34.3% | 14.2% | 1988 | $827 | 28.6% | 95.8% | 7.6% |
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 71108. 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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