70117 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 70117 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 70117 is African American. The current unemployment level in 70117 is 4.5%.
| Population | 25,888 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.04% |
| Population Density | 4,338 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,537 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $33,374 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $503,430 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 66.05% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 86.6% |
70117 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 8,111 | 30.45% |
| Black | 17,581 | 66% |
| Hispanic | 787 | 2.95% |
| Asian | 87 | 0.33% |
| Native American | 53 | 0.2% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 20 | 0.08% |
70117 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 218 | 5.94% |
| Black | 3,218 | 87.64% |
| Hispanic | 223 | 6.07% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.08% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.25% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.03% |
70117 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 740 | 6.29% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,780 | 15.12% |
| High School Diploma | 4,423 | 37.58% |
| No High School Diploma | 477 | 4.05% |
| GED or Alternate | 519 | 4.41% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,295 | 19.5% |
| Associates Degree | 449 | 3.82% |
| Masters Degree | 790 | 6.71% |
| Professional Degree | 139 | 1.18% |
| Doctorate Degree | 157 | 1.33% |
