70053 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 70053 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 70053 is African American. The current unemployment level in 70053 is 4.5%.
| Population | 16,743 |
| Population Growth Rate | 3.22% |
| Population Density | 4,317 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,343 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $41,275 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $335,270 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 46.35% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 39.27% |
70053 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 8,125 | 46.33% |
| Black | 5,633 | 32.12% |
| Hispanic | 3,354 | 19.13% |
| Asian | 375 | 2.14% |
| Native American | 43 | 0.25% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 7 | 0.04% |
70053 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 624 | 19.9% |
| Black | 1,266 | 40.37% |
| Hispanic | 1,009 | 32.17% |
| Asian | 222 | 7.08% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.41% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.06% |
70053 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 518 | 6.2% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,138 | 13.63% |
| High School Diploma | 3,253 | 38.95% |
| No High School Diploma | 250 | 2.99% |
| GED or Alternate | 777 | 9.3% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,533 | 18.36% |
| Associates Degree | 428 | 5.13% |
| Masters Degree | 286 | 3.42% |
| Professional Degree | 98 | 1.17% |
| Doctorate Degree | 70 | 0.84% |
