70526 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 70526 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 70526 is African American. The current unemployment level in 70526 is 4.5%.
| Population | 17,332 |
| Population Growth Rate | -6.9% |
| Population Density | 125 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,640 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $34,404 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $459,430 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 11.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 73.62% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 46.22% |
70526 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 12,371 | 73.62% |
| Black | 3,995 | 23.77% |
| Hispanic | 401 | 2.39% |
| Asian | 37 | 0.22% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
70526 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 877 | 44.61% |
| Black | 965 | 49.08% |
| Hispanic | 116 | 5.9% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.15% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
70526 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 635 | 7.9% |
| Bachelor Degree | 903 | 11.24% |
| High School Diploma | 3,330 | 41.43% |
| No High School Diploma | 177 | 2.2% |
| GED or Alternate | 781 | 9.72% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,386 | 17.25% |
| Associates Degree | 487 | 6.06% |
| Masters Degree | 213 | 2.65% |
| Professional Degree | 115 | 1.43% |
| Doctorate Degree | 10 | 0.12% |
