70788 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 70788 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 70788 is African American. The current unemployment level in 70788 is 4.5%.
| Population | 4,076 |
| Population Growth Rate | -4.24% |
| Population Density | 31 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,508 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $49,464 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $469,530 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 60.51% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 84.39% |
70788 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,531 | 37.72% |
| Black | 2,456 | 60.51% |
| Hispanic | 72 | 1.77% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
70788 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 102 | 12.73% |
| Black | 681 | 85.02% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 2% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.25% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
70788 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 197 | 10.77% |
| Bachelor Degree | 152 | 8.31% |
| High School Diploma | 771 | 42.15% |
| No High School Diploma | 16 | 0.87% |
| GED or Alternate | 121 | 6.62% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 381 | 20.83% |
| Associates Degree | 136 | 7.44% |
| Masters Degree | 51 | 2.79% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4 | 0.22% |