70125 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 70125 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 70125 is African American. The current unemployment level in 70125 is 4.5%.
| Population | 18,475 |
| Population Growth Rate | 8.6% |
| Population Density | 8,021 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,829 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 4.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $52,307 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $445,540 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 11% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 57.83% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 85.48% |
70125 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 6,537 | 34.36% |
| Black | 10,997 | 57.8% |
| Hispanic | 1,108 | 5.82% |
| Asian | 297 | 1.56% |
| Native American | 78 | 0.41% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 10 | 0.05% |
70125 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 8 | 0.52% |
| Black | 1,331 | 85.71% |
| Hispanic | 206 | 13.26% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.13% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.06% |
70125 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 267 | 3.23% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,129 | 25.74% |
| High School Diploma | 2,028 | 24.52% |
| No High School Diploma | 232 | 2.8% |
| GED or Alternate | 364 | 4.4% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,340 | 16.2% |
| Associates Degree | 377 | 4.56% |
| Masters Degree | 912 | 11.03% |
| Professional Degree | 305 | 3.69% |
| Doctorate Degree | 317 | 3.83% |
