70520 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 70520 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 70520 is African American. The current unemployment level in 70520 is 4.5%.
| Population | 20,619 |
| Population Growth Rate | 4.19% |
| Population Density | 533 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,833 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 4.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $57,024 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $548,700 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 11.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 65.60% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 53.05% |
70520 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 13,322 | 65.56% |
| Black | 6,407 | 31.53% |
| Hispanic | 577 | 2.84% |
| Asian | 1 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 12 | 0.06% |
70520 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 301 | 23.83% |
| Black | 686 | 54.32% |
| Hispanic | 257 | 20.35% |
| Asian | 19 | 1.5% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
70520 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 777 | 7.6% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,331 | 13.01% |
| High School Diploma | 4,629 | 45.26% |
| No High School Diploma | 243 | 2.38% |
| GED or Alternate | 693 | 6.78% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,640 | 16.03% |
| Associates Degree | 649 | 6.35% |
| Masters Degree | 192 | 1.88% |
| Professional Degree | 44 | 0.43% |
| Doctorate Degree | 30 | 0.29% |