70748 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 70748 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 70748 is African American. The current unemployment level in 70748 is 4.5%.
| Population | 7,351 |
| Population Growth Rate | 4.61% |
| Population Density | 82 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,697 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $54,405 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $340,740 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 53.24% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 85.53% |
70748 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,076 | 41.65% |
| Black | 3,932 | 53.24% |
| Hispanic | 317 | 4.29% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 61 | 0.83% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
70748 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 58 | 11.13% |
| Black | 455 | 87.33% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 1.54% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
70748 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 227 | 6.6% |
| Bachelor Degree | 432 | 12.57% |
| High School Diploma | 1,490 | 43.35% |
| No High School Diploma | 65 | 1.89% |
| GED or Alternate | 528 | 15.36% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 501 | 14.58% |
| Associates Degree | 63 | 1.83% |
| Masters Degree | 64 | 1.86% |
| Professional Degree | 23 | 0.67% |
| Doctorate Degree | 44 | 1.28% |
