70116 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 70116 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 70116 is African American. The current unemployment level in 70116 is 4.5%.
| Population | 10,482 |
| Population Growth Rate | -7.12% |
| Population Density | 7,457 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,182 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 5.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $41,077 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $617,920 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 50.6% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 52.51% |
70116 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 5,541 | 50.6% |
| Black | 4,659 | 42.55% |
| Hispanic | 704 | 6.43% |
| Asian | 31 | 0.28% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.14% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
70116 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 206 | 29.77% |
| Black | 398 | 57.51% |
| Hispanic | 74 | 10.69% |
| Asian | 11 | 1.59% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.43% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
70116 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 367 | 4.78% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,714 | 22.31% |
| High School Diploma | 1,794 | 23.35% |
| No High School Diploma | 138 | 1.8% |
| GED or Alternate | 363 | 4.72% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,789 | 23.28% |
| Associates Degree | 321 | 4.18% |
| Masters Degree | 587 | 7.64% |
| Professional Degree | 423 | 5.5% |
| Doctorate Degree | 188 | 2.45% |
