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Population and households in ZIP 71241
Household size in ZIP 71241
| Period | ZIP 71241 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.62 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.54 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.96 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.21 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.41 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 71241 are small: just 2.21 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.62 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 13 of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
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 71241
| Period | ZIP 71241 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.2 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.6 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.4 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.2 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.0 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
ZIP 71241 skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.2, 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 40.2 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only five 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 71241
| Period | ZIP 71241 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.0% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in ZIP 71241 as they are nationally: 12.0%, against 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in Louisiana overall (15.2%). The single-parent share is down 2.5 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 71241
Renters in ZIP 71241
| Period | ZIP 71241 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.8% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.0% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.3% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.7% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 22.7% of households in ZIP 71241 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly six in ten owners (57.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the north; owners are most common in the southeast. The renter share is up 3.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 71241
| Period | ZIP 71241 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.9% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.8% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 34.7% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.7% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 71241: 18.7% 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 6.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 71241
| Period | ZIP 71241 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 71241 are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the west.
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 71241
| Period | ZIP 71241 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $585 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $484 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $620 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $771 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$186 | +$366 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 71241 costs $771 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $186 a month from 2006–10, a 32% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.5% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only 21 of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower rents.
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 71241
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 71241
| Period | ZIP 71241 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.7% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.6% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.6% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 71241: 17.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 1.9 points, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the center.
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 71241
| Period | ZIP 71241 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.4% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.8% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.7% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.4% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +12.0 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 71241 is a bit above the national rate: 91.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 12.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 71241
| Period | ZIP 71241 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 71241 runs below the national rate: 4.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 1.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 71241 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 71241 | 2.21 | 48.2 | 12.0% | 22.7% | 18.7% | 1987 | $771 | 17.6% | 91.4% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 71234 | 3.14 | 36.5 | 4.7% | 15.8% | 15.9% | 1996 | $1,055 | 17.7% | 93.1% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 71260 | 2.53 | 43.1 | 23.6% | 15.4% | 20.8% | 1985 | $795 | 18.7% | 81.8% | 8.0% |
| ZIP 71222 | 2.42 | 47.8 | 15.3% | 17.6% | 16.8% | 1981 | $880 | 12.0% | 82.9% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 71235 | 2.34 | 43.9 | 6.0% | 27.7% | 11.4% | 1983 | $1,250 | 24.8% | 91.1% | 1.2% |
| ZIP 71280 | 2.65 | 40.0 | 18.2% | 24.3% | 8.0% | 1996 | $1,244 | 22.7% | 91.7% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 71220 | 2.49 | 40.4 | 21.2% | 32.7% | 15.0% | 1977 | $827 | 12.8% | 83.1% | 9.7% |
| ZIP 71048 | 2.16 | 47.7 | 16.9% | 9.3% | 25.2% | 1973 | $674 | 6.4% | 78.3% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 71229 | 2.40 | 47.5 | 4.4% | 10.4% | 16.3% | 1984 | $1,039 | 16.4% | 85.7% | 8.3% |
| ZIP 71261 | 1.79 | 58.4 | 9.0% | 38.8% | 31.5% | 1973 | $658 | 10.3% | 77.0% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 71040 | 2.19 | 43.1 | 12.6% | 32.7% | 23.5% | 1976 | $746 | 12.4% | 77.9% | 3.9% |
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 71241. 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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