Lowest-poverty ZIP codes in Louisiana
Top 25 lowest-poverty ZIP codes in Louisiana. #1 is 71424 at about 2.1% poverty rate. Compare socioeconomic markers on US5.
These ZIP codes have the lowest ACS poverty rates in Louisiana among areas with enough population for a meaningful comparison.
Lowest poverty on this board: 71424 at about 2.1%; 70711 (Albany) at about 2.3%; 70712 at about 2.7%.
Open any ZIP for a full demographics, income, and housing profile, or return to the Louisiana state page for the complete ZIP table.
Ranked ZIP codes
| # | ZIP | City | County | Poverty rate | Population | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 71424 | — | Rapides Parish | 2.1% | 1,401 | $63,068 | $124,300 |
| 2 | 70711 | Albany | Livingston Parish | 2.3% | 5,621 | $89,274 | $221,700 |
| 3 | 70712 | — | West Feliciana Parish | 2.7% | 4,256 | $73,846 | — |
| 4 | 70637 | — | Allen Parish | 3.0% | 1,185 | $123,252 | $219,100 |
| 5 | 70455 | — | Tangipahoa Parish | 3.2% | 2,456 | $54,720 | $189,600 |
| 6 | 70739 | Central | East Baton Rouge Parish | 3.3% | 13,714 | $105,969 | $295,700 |
| 7 | 70770 | Central | East Baton Rouge Parish | 3.5% | 3,279 | $89,097 | $173,500 |
| 8 | 71407 | Pollock | Grant Parish | 3.6% | 1,293 | — | — |
| 9 | 70030 | Bayou Gauche | St. Charles Parish | 3.6% | 4,028 | $117,218 | $205,700 |
| 10 | 70780 | St. Gabriel | Iberville Parish | 4.7% | 1,017 | $108,341 | — |
| 11 | 70778 | Sorrento | Ascension Parish | 4.8% | 2,879 | $108,419 | $247,700 |
| 12 | 70723 | Union | St. James Parish | 5.2% | 1,115 | $63,672 | — |
| 13 | 71110 | Bossier City | Bossier Parish | 5.2% | 2,828 | $61,895 | — |
| 14 | 70630 | Hayes | Cameron Parish | 5.2% | 2,027 | $71,510 | $188,800 |
| 15 | 71371 | Trout | LaSalle Parish | 5.3% | 1,963 | $66,800 | $171,600 |
| 16 | 70343 | Bourg | Lafourche Parish | 5.7% | 5,271 | $84,474 | $196,800 |
| 17 | 70769 | Prairieville | Ascension Parish | 5.8% | 48,074 | $114,707 | $295,200 |
| 18 | 71226 | Chatham | Jackson Parish | 6.2% | 1,806 | $45,000 | $76,200 |
| 19 | 70783 | Ventress | Pointe Coupee Parish | 6.3% | 2,797 | $87,083 | $313,100 |
| 20 | 71225 | Calhoun | Ouachita Parish | 6.3% | 7,450 | $74,429 | $215,800 |
| 21 | 70087 | St. Rose | St. Charles Parish | 6.3% | 6,939 | $69,107 | $211,200 |
| 22 | 70124 | New Orleans | Orleans Parish | 6.5% | 20,840 | $121,318 | $577,800 |
| 23 | 70083 | Port Sulphur | Plaquemines Parish | 6.6% | 2,456 | $66,250 | $89,100 |
| 24 | 70071 | Lutcher | St. James Parish | 6.8% | 3,123 | $53,696 | $193,600 |
| 25 | 71033 | Greenwood | Caddo Parish | 7.1% | 3,366 | $51,997 | $212,300 |
Frequently asked questions
Which ZIP codes in Louisiana have the lowest poverty rates?
By ACS poverty rate, 71424 ranks near the top at about 2.1%. The table lists the top 25 lowest-poverty codes.
How does US5 rank ZIP codes in Louisiana?
We rank indexable ZIP codes with poverty-rate data from low to high (population floor applies).
Where can I explore all ZIP codes in Louisiana?
Visit the Louisiana state page for the full ZIP table, demographics summary, and sortable income/housing columns.