70003 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle 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 70003 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 70003 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 70003 is 4.5%.
| Population | 40,529 |
| Population Growth Rate | -4.53% |
| Population Density | 5,765 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 15,398 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $67,910 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $460,420 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 75.24% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 44.52% |
70003 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 30,808 | 75.22% |
| Black | 3,542 | 8.65% |
| Hispanic | 4,723 | 11.53% |
| Asian | 1,805 | 4.41% |
| Native American | 71 | 0.17% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 6 | 0.01% |
70003 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,165 | 26.44% |
| Black | 1,014 | 23.01% |
| Hispanic | 2,013 | 45.68% |
| Asian | 204 | 4.63% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.25% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
70003 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,013 | 8.18% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,464 | 22.2% |
| High School Diploma | 7,015 | 28.5% |
| No High School Diploma | 491 | 1.99% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,187 | 4.82% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,911 | 19.95% |
| Associates Degree | 1,552 | 6.3% |
| Masters Degree | 1,396 | 5.67% |
| Professional Degree | 410 | 1.67% |
| Doctorate Degree | 179 | 0.73% |
