70043 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 70043 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 70043 is White. The current unemployment level in 70043 is 4.5%.
| Population | 22,192 |
| Population Growth Rate | -4.04% |
| Population Density | 1,392 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,292 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $49,047 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $383,750 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 63.29% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 42.71% |
70043 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 14,295 | 63.26% |
| Black | 5,693 | 25.19% |
| Hispanic | 1,911 | 8.46% |
| Asian | 598 | 2.65% |
| Native American | 90 | 0.4% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 11 | 0.05% |
70043 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,924 | 44.46% |
| Black | 1,455 | 33.63% |
| Hispanic | 796 | 18.4% |
| Asian | 126 | 2.91% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.51% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.09% |
70043 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 643 | 6.98% |
| Bachelor Degree | 951 | 10.32% |
| High School Diploma | 3,775 | 40.97% |
| No High School Diploma | 276 | 3% |
| GED or Alternate | 667 | 7.24% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,957 | 21.24% |
| Associates Degree | 537 | 5.83% |
| Masters Degree | 293 | 3.18% |
| Professional Degree | 56 | 0.61% |
| Doctorate Degree | 60 | 0.65% |
