70401 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 70401 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 70401 is African American. The current unemployment level in 70401 is 4.5%.
| Population | 20,748 |
| Population Growth Rate | 7.85% |
| Population Density | 596 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,359 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $42,950 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $610,570 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 50.86% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 54.44% |
70401 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 10,502 | 50.86% |
| Black | 8,293 | 40.17% |
| Hispanic | 1,453 | 7.04% |
| Asian | 360 | 1.74% |
| Native American | 39 | 0.19% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
70401 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,125 | 34.53% |
| Black | 1,871 | 57.43% |
| Hispanic | 235 | 7.21% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.68% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.12% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.03% |
70401 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 425 | 3.9% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,304 | 21.15% |
| High School Diploma | 3,331 | 30.58% |
| No High School Diploma | 248 | 2.28% |
| GED or Alternate | 564 | 5.18% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,235 | 20.52% |
| Associates Degree | 470 | 4.32% |
| Masters Degree | 854 | 7.84% |
| Professional Degree | 185 | 1.7% |
| Doctorate Degree | 276 | 2.53% |
