70072 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 70072 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 70072 is African American. The current unemployment level in 70072 is 4.5%.
| Population | 55,332 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 1,017 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 19,476 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $53,226 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $368,170 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 45.23% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 54.65% |
70072 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 25,450 | 45.17% |
| Black | 21,384 | 37.95% |
| Hispanic | 5,711 | 10.14% |
| Asian | 3,506 | 6.22% |
| Native American | 223 | 0.4% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 69 | 0.12% |
70072 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,469 | 20.91% |
| Black | 3,957 | 56.34% |
| Hispanic | 1,125 | 16.02% |
| Asian | 424 | 6.04% |
| Native American | 49 | 0.7% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
70072 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,088 | 7.13% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,077 | 10.51% |
| High School Diploma | 12,010 | 41.02% |
| No High School Diploma | 777 | 2.65% |
| GED or Alternate | 2,344 | 8.01% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 6,088 | 20.79% |
| Associates Degree | 1,900 | 6.49% |
| Masters Degree | 778 | 2.66% |
| Professional Degree | 143 | 0.49% |
| Doctorate Degree | 73 | 0.25% |
