70726 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 70726 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 70726 is White. The current unemployment level in 70726 is 4.5%.
| Population | 60,707 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 648 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 18,209 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $71,910 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $374,780 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 11.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 81.12% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 67.01% |
70726 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 48,228 | 81.12% |
| Black | 6,570 | 11.05% |
| Hispanic | 3,760 | 6.32% |
| Asian | 561 | 0.94% |
| Native American | 332 | 0.56% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
70726 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 5,848 | 68.2% |
| Black | 1,227 | 14.31% |
| Hispanic | 1,371 | 15.99% |
| Asian | 117 | 1.36% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.1% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.03% |
70726 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,394 | 8.48% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,507 | 19.51% |
| High School Diploma | 9,568 | 33.9% |
| No High School Diploma | 617 | 2.19% |
| GED or Alternate | 2,033 | 7.2% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5,044 | 17.87% |
| Associates Degree | 1,725 | 6.11% |
| Masters Degree | 1,007 | 3.57% |
| Professional Degree | 206 | 0.73% |
| Doctorate Degree | 123 | 0.44% |