70131 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 70131 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 70131 is African American. The current unemployment level in 70131 is 4.5%.
| Population | 25,749 |
| Population Growth Rate | -20.99% |
| Population Density | 1,752 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,073 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 5.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $56,464 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $495,840 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 64.2% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 89.99% |
70131 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 6,674 | 24.58% |
| Black | 17,431 | 64.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,839 | 6.77% |
| Asian | 1,193 | 4.39% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
70131 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 45 | 1.59% |
| Black | 2,554 | 90.44% |
| Hispanic | 191 | 6.76% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.85% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.32% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.04% |
70131 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,001 | 5.91% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,912 | 23.09% |
| High School Diploma | 4,146 | 24.47% |
| No High School Diploma | 248 | 1.46% |
| GED or Alternate | 346 | 2.04% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,772 | 22.26% |
| Associates Degree | 989 | 5.84% |
| Masters Degree | 1,472 | 8.69% |
| Professional Degree | 604 | 3.56% |
| Doctorate Degree | 454 | 2.68% |
