70740 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 70740 is White. The current unemployment level in 70740 is 4.5%.
| Population | 982 |
| Population Growth Rate | -46.71% |
| Population Density | 6 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 544 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $48,396 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $155,290 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 89.71% |
70740 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 793 | 89.71% |
| Black | 91 | 10.29% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
70740 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 6 | 0.88% |
| Bachelor Degree | 69 | 10.16% |
| High School Diploma | 336 | 49.48% |
| No High School Diploma | 8 | 1.18% |
| GED or Alternate | 10 | 1.47% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 201 | 29.6% |
| Associates Degree | 17 | 2.5% |
| Masters Degree | 26 | 3.83% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 6 | 0.88% |
