70427 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 70427 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 70427 is African American. The current unemployment level in 70427 is 4.5%.
| Population | 17,894 |
| Population Growth Rate | -6.11% |
| Population Density | 126 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 7,361 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $37,611 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $435,480 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 66.37% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 67.11% |
70427 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 11,899 | 66.37% |
| Black | 5,526 | 30.83% |
| Hispanic | 443 | 2.47% |
| Asian | 59 | 0.33% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
70427 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 465 | 25.48% |
| Black | 1,271 | 69.64% |
| Hispanic | 66 | 3.62% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.77% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.33% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.16% |
70427 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 818 | 7.72% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,130 | 10.66% |
| High School Diploma | 4,482 | 42.28% |
| No High School Diploma | 157 | 1.48% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,062 | 10.02% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,776 | 16.75% |
| Associates Degree | 730 | 6.89% |
| Masters Degree | 301 | 2.84% |
| Professional Degree | 92 | 0.87% |
| Doctorate Degree | 53 | 0.5% |
