70501 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower 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 70501 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 70501 is African American. The current unemployment level in 70501 is 5.1%.
| Population | 27,379 |
| Population Growth Rate | -12.76% |
| Population Density | 1,875 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,474 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $28,067 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $30,640 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 5.1% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 74.59% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 69.33% |
70501 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 6,292 | 22.87% |
| Black | 20,521 | 74.59% |
| Hispanic | 601 | 2.18% |
| Asian | 78 | 0.28% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.07% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
70501 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,155 | 24.31% |
| Black | 3,348 | 70.45% |
| Hispanic | 181 | 3.81% |
| Asian | 56 | 1.18% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.17% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.08% |
70501 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 776 | 5.42% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,760 | 12.3% |
| High School Diploma | 5,946 | 41.57% |
| No High School Diploma | 453 | 3.17% |
| GED or Alternate | 947 | 6.62% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,076 | 21.5% |
| Associates Degree | 629 | 4.4% |
| Masters Degree | 540 | 3.77% |
| Professional Degree | 100 | 0.7% |
| Doctorate Degree | 78 | 0.55% |