70737 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 70737 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 70737 is African American. The current unemployment level in 70737 is 4.4%.
| Population | 45,958 |
| Population Growth Rate | 4.61% |
| Population Density | 941 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,425 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $74,160 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $68,760 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 4.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 65.99% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 43.21% |
70737 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 29,546 | 65.94% |
| Black | 11,241 | 25.09% |
| Hispanic | 3,016 | 6.73% |
| Asian | 636 | 1.42% |
| Native American | 337 | 0.75% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 29 | 0.06% |
70737 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,181 | 34.76% |
| Black | 2,817 | 44.89% |
| Hispanic | 1,214 | 19.35% |
| Asian | 45 | 0.72% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.18% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 7 | 0.11% |
70737 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,676 | 7.71% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,426 | 15.76% |
| High School Diploma | 8,629 | 39.7% |
| No High School Diploma | 339 | 1.56% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,221 | 5.62% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,055 | 18.66% |
| Associates Degree | 1,309 | 6.02% |
| Masters Degree | 741 | 3.41% |
| Professional Degree | 157 | 0.72% |
| Doctorate Degree | 181 | 0.83% |