Zip Code 71497

LA · Population: 1,392

C+
56/100
10
F
Safety
—
—
Affordability
57
C+
Quality of Life
100
A+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 71497

Zip code 71497 is located in Louisiana and is home to approximately 1,392 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 56/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are considerably above the national average. Safety is a significant concern in this area.

About 31.1% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 0%.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$2,499
Home Value
—
Rent
$524/mo
Median Age
19
College Educated
31.1%
Unemployment
0%
Owner-Occupied
3.1%
Rent Burden
251.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety10FLower crime = higher score
Affordability——Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life57C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy100A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall56C+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).