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Population and households in ZIP 71343
Household size in ZIP 71343
| Period | ZIP 71343 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.62 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.49 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.43 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 71343 has 2.51 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.62 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 71343
| Period | ZIP 71343 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.6 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.8 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.9 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.4 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.8 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
ZIP 71343 skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.4, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.6, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the northwest.
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 71343
| Period | ZIP 71343 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.9% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.4% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 71343: 21.4% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 4.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. ZIP 71343 has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Louisiana ZIP codes.
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 71343
Renters in ZIP 71343
| Period | ZIP 71343 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.5% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.3% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.9% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.0% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 71343 is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly three-quarters of owners (72.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 1.5 points, as it has nationally.
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 71343
| Period | ZIP 71343 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.5% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.0% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 29.1% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.0% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 29.0% of the housing in ZIP 71343, 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 risen 6.5 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 71343
| Period | ZIP 71343 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 71343 are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1984, versus 1980 across the U.S. That is in line with the rest of Louisiana. The median year built has moved up from 1974 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 71343
| Period | ZIP 71343 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $518 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $535 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $480 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $801 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$283 | +$366 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 71343 costs $801 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $283 a month from 2006–10, a 55% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 40.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the northwest.
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 71343
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 71343
| Period | ZIP 71343 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.9% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.1% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 71343: 16.1% 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 4.1 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the southeast.
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 71343
| Period | ZIP 71343 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.7% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 74.0% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 75.8% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 77.9% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than one in five adults in ZIP 71343 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 77.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.2 points, as it has nationally. ZIP 71343 has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Louisiana ZIP codes.
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 71343
| Period | ZIP 71343 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.7 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in ZIP 71343 than nationally: unemployment was 7.4%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 6.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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 71343 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 71343 | 2.51 | 42.4 | 21.4% | 21.0% | 29.0% | 1984 | $801 | 16.1% | 77.9% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 71377 | 2.47 | 39.7 | 1.8% | 0.0% | 23.8% | 1988 | $1,099 | 5.3% | 63.9% | 15.2% |
| ZIP 71340 | 2.03 | 40.4 | 9.0% | 21.4% | 22.2% | 1988 | $602 | 10.2% | 74.8% | 19.0% |
| ZIP 71401 | 2.26 | 48.5 | 6.1% | 11.4% | 10.3% | 1991 | $625 | 15.2% | 95.9% | 7.3% |
| ZIP 71334 | 2.63 | 36.1 | 29.1% | 27.7% | 25.7% | 1977 | $733 | 18.5% | 81.0% | 14.4% |
| ZIP 71342 | 2.69 | 39.0 | 12.5% | 21.9% | 16.2% | 1981 | $636 | 17.8% | 80.9% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 71326 | 1.98 | 31.7 | 12.3% | 28.5% | 23.4% | 1974 | $500 | 12.8% | 84.9% | 11.2% |
| ZIP 71371 | 3.23 | 37.0 | 14.2% | 7.2% | 28.1% | 1991 | $1,120 | 12.1% | 85.5% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 71373 | 2.37 | 38.7 | 14.7% | 27.3% | 14.5% | 1977 | $1,011 | 19.8% | 88.0% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 39120 | 2.33 | 45.6 | 15.3% | 31.7% | 22.3% | 1972 | $744 | 21.0% | 85.8% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 71432 | 2.40 | 39.2 | 8.0% | 17.7% | 20.8% | 1980 | $919 | 7.0% | 93.4% | 10.7% |
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 71343. 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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