70006 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 70006 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 70006 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 70006 is 4.5%.
| Population | 15,379 |
| Population Growth Rate | -6.51% |
| Population Density | 5,654 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,181 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 4.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $58,000 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $429,660 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 66.75% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 63.48% |
70006 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 11,277 | 66.75% |
| Black | 1,062 | 6.29% |
| Hispanic | 3,637 | 21.53% |
| Asian | 778 | 4.61% |
| Native American | 140 | 0.83% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
70006 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 66 | 12.62% |
| Black | 83 | 15.87% |
| Hispanic | 339 | 64.82% |
| Asian | 33 | 6.31% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.19% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.19% |
70006 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 641 | 6.24% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,244 | 21.85% |
| High School Diploma | 2,734 | 26.62% |
| No High School Diploma | 203 | 1.98% |
| GED or Alternate | 398 | 3.88% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,858 | 18.09% |
| Associates Degree | 780 | 7.59% |
| Masters Degree | 805 | 7.84% |
| Professional Degree | 366 | 3.56% |
| Doctorate Degree | 241 | 2.35% |
