70403 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 70403 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 70403 is African American. The current unemployment level in 70403 is 4.5%.
| Population | 31,483 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.7% |
| Population Density | 740 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,832 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $49,675 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $584,680 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 60.84% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 68.98% |
70403 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 19,053 | 60.84% |
| Black | 10,387 | 33.17% |
| Hispanic | 1,744 | 5.57% |
| Asian | 119 | 0.38% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.04% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
70403 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 346 | 18.55% |
| Black | 1,343 | 72.01% |
| Hispanic | 161 | 8.63% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.54% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.11% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.16% |
70403 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 863 | 6.65% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,602 | 20.04% |
| High School Diploma | 4,407 | 33.94% |
| No High School Diploma | 403 | 3.1% |
| GED or Alternate | 615 | 4.74% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,400 | 18.49% |
| Associates Degree | 744 | 5.73% |
| Masters Degree | 644 | 4.96% |
| Professional Degree | 188 | 1.45% |
| Doctorate Degree | 117 | 0.9% |
