70118 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 70118 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 70118 is African American. The current unemployment level in 70118 is 4.5%.
| Population | 36,800 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.1% |
| Population Density | 6,865 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,487 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 8.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $54,046 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $784,460 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 48.84% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 74.92% |
70118 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 17,429 | 48.84% |
| Black | 14,521 | 40.69% |
| Hispanic | 2,089 | 5.85% |
| Asian | 1,535 | 4.3% |
| Native American | 113 | 0.32% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
70118 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 296 | 13.99% |
| Black | 1,637 | 77.36% |
| Hispanic | 154 | 7.28% |
| Asian | 22 | 1.04% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.28% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.05% |
70118 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 641 | 3.57% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,835 | 26.89% |
| High School Diploma | 3,367 | 18.73% |
| No High School Diploma | 382 | 2.12% |
| GED or Alternate | 382 | 2.12% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,637 | 14.67% |
| Associates Degree | 852 | 4.74% |
| Masters Degree | 2,439 | 13.57% |
| Professional Degree | 1,470 | 8.18% |
| Doctorate Degree | 974 | 5.42% |
