70426 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 70426 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 70426 is African American. The current unemployment level in 70426 is 4.5%.
| Population | 5,912 |
| Population Growth Rate | 5.95% |
| Population Density | 48 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,964 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $37,917 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $141,200 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 50.74% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 65.84% |
70426 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,195 | 50.74% |
| Black | 2,991 | 47.5% |
| Hispanic | 68 | 1.08% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.27% |
| Native American | 26 | 0.41% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
70426 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 88 | 31.54% |
| Black | 185 | 66.31% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 2.15% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
70426 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 128 | 4.08% |
| Bachelor Degree | 142 | 4.52% |
| High School Diploma | 1,621 | 51.62% |
| No High School Diploma | 29 | 0.92% |
| GED or Alternate | 446 | 14.2% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 476 | 15.16% |
| Associates Degree | 146 | 4.65% |
| Masters Degree | 151 | 4.81% |
| Professional Degree | 1 | 0.03% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |