70722 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 70722 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 70722 is African American. The current unemployment level in 70722 is 4.5%.
| Population | 5,100 |
| Population Growth Rate | -5.82% |
| Population Density | 30 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,097 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 4.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $67,188 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $395,120 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 66.84% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 85.92% |
70722 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,169 | 66.84% |
| Black | 1,497 | 31.58% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 64 | 1.35% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
70722 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 46 | 13.07% |
| Black | 305 | 86.65% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0.28% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
70722 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 138 | 4.12% |
| Bachelor Degree | 407 | 12.15% |
| High School Diploma | 1,475 | 44.04% |
| No High School Diploma | 58 | 1.73% |
| GED or Alternate | 188 | 5.61% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 704 | 21.02% |
| Associates Degree | 210 | 6.27% |
| Masters Degree | 124 | 3.7% |
| Professional Degree | 37 | 1.1% |
| Doctorate Degree | 8 | 0.24% |
