70601 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 70601 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 70601 is African American. The current unemployment level in 70601 is 4.5%.
| Population | 32,936 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 1,830 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,126 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $44,108 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $740,790 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 11.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 66.08% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 85.71% |
70601 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 10,317 | 30.11% |
| Black | 22,645 | 66.08% |
| Hispanic | 1,160 | 3.38% |
| Asian | 102 | 0.3% |
| Native American | 45 | 0.13% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
70601 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 233 | 7.31% |
| Black | 2,789 | 87.48% |
| Hispanic | 124 | 3.89% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.88% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.38% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.06% |
70601 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,462 | 8.85% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,603 | 15.76% |
| High School Diploma | 6,020 | 36.46% |
| No High School Diploma | 279 | 1.69% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,015 | 6.15% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,920 | 17.68% |
| Associates Degree | 1,240 | 7.51% |
| Masters Degree | 609 | 3.69% |
| Professional Degree | 204 | 1.24% |
| Doctorate Degree | 160 | 0.97% |
