70443 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 70443 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 70443 is African American. The current unemployment level in 70443 is 4.5%.
| Population | 8,139 |
| Population Growth Rate | -20.64% |
| Population Density | 98 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,429 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $40,665 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $595,230 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 11.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 55.99% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 55.31% |
70443 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4,523 | 55.99% |
| Black | 3,035 | 37.57% |
| Hispanic | 420 | 5.2% |
| Asian | 65 | 0.8% |
| Native American | 35 | 0.43% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
70443 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 212 | 20.78% |
| Black | 594 | 58.24% |
| Hispanic | 210 | 20.59% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.2% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.1% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
70443 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 362 | 7.88% |
| Bachelor Degree | 506 | 11.02% |
| High School Diploma | 1,826 | 39.76% |
| No High School Diploma | 126 | 2.74% |
| GED or Alternate | 399 | 8.69% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 887 | 19.32% |
| Associates Degree | 322 | 7.01% |
| Masters Degree | 112 | 2.44% |
| Professional Degree | 22 | 0.48% |
| Doctorate Degree | 30 | 0.65% |