70422 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 70422 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 70422 is African American. The current unemployment level in 70422 is 4.5%.
| Population | 13,048 |
| Population Growth Rate | -21.9% |
| Population Density | 75 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 4,808 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $43,171 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $572,160 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 11% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 54.15% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 77.32% |
70422 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 6,210 | 53.95% |
| Black | 4,821 | 41.88% |
| Hispanic | 302 | 2.62% |
| Asian | 124 | 1.08% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.1% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 43 | 0.37% |
70422 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 191 | 16.47% |
| Black | 934 | 80.52% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.43% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.09% |
70422 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 638 | 8.68% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,028 | 13.98% |
| High School Diploma | 3,008 | 40.91% |
| No High School Diploma | 148 | 2.01% |
| GED or Alternate | 517 | 7.03% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,070 | 14.55% |
| Associates Degree | 391 | 5.32% |
| Masters Degree | 528 | 7.18% |
| Professional Degree | 14 | 0.19% |
| Doctorate Degree | 11 | 0.15% |
