70068 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 70068 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 70068 is African American. The current unemployment level in 70068 is 4.3%.
| Population | 33,371 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 245 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,616 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $65,601 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $356,000 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (November 2024) | 4.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 53.09% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 70.23% |
70068 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 13,211 | 38.76% |
| Black | 18,094 | 53.09% |
| Hispanic | 2,363 | 6.93% |
| Asian | 389 | 1.14% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.08% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
70068 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 427 | 14.84% |
| Black | 2,083 | 72.38% |
| Hispanic | 353 | 12.27% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.38% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.1% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.03% |
70068 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,262 | 6.72% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,698 | 14.36% |
| High School Diploma | 6,831 | 36.35% |
| No High School Diploma | 597 | 3.18% |
| GED or Alternate | 913 | 4.86% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,309 | 22.93% |
| Associates Degree | 1,093 | 5.82% |
| Masters Degree | 706 | 3.76% |
| Professional Degree | 301 | 1.6% |
| Doctorate Degree | 80 | 0.43% |