70802 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Louisiana based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 70802 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 70802 is African American. The current unemployment level in 70802 is 4.8%.
| Population | 24,701 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.23% |
| Population Density | 3,073 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 10,324 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $29,647 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $30,330 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 4.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 74.22% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 84.27% |
70802 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4,677 | 18.64% |
| Black | 18,624 | 74.22% |
| Hispanic | 623 | 2.48% |
| Asian | 1,122 | 4.47% |
| Native American | 47 | 0.19% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
70802 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 357 | 7.1% |
| Black | 4,274 | 85% |
| Hispanic | 292 | 5.81% |
| Asian | 95 | 1.89% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.08% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 6 | 0.12% |
70802 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 709 | 5.59% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,643 | 12.95% |
| High School Diploma | 4,440 | 35% |
| No High School Diploma | 427 | 3.37% |
| GED or Alternate | 708 | 5.58% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,607 | 20.55% |
| Associates Degree | 646 | 5.09% |
| Masters Degree | 1,073 | 8.46% |
| Professional Degree | 175 | 1.38% |
| Doctorate Degree | 257 | 2.03% |