70605 can be classified socioeconomically as 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 70605 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 70605 is White. The current unemployment level in 70605 is 4.4%.
| Population | 40,870 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 789 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,325 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 6.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $81,404 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $96,360 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 4.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 82.73% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 44.29% |
70605 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 34,198 | 82.73% |
| Black | 3,410 | 8.25% |
| Hispanic | 2,077 | 5.02% |
| Asian | 1,564 | 3.78% |
| Native American | 89 | 0.22% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
70605 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,875 | 45.63% |
| Black | 2,613 | 41.47% |
| Hispanic | 478 | 7.59% |
| Asian | 301 | 4.78% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.33% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 13 | 0.21% |
70605 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,504 | 7.23% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,560 | 26.74% |
| High School Diploma | 4,769 | 22.94% |
| No High School Diploma | 143 | 0.69% |
| GED or Alternate | 928 | 4.46% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,083 | 19.64% |
| Associates Degree | 1,325 | 6.37% |
| Masters Degree | 1,590 | 7.65% |
| Professional Degree | 574 | 2.76% |
| Doctorate Degree | 314 | 1.51% |