70805 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower 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 70805 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 70805 is African American. The current unemployment level in 70805 is 4.5%.
| Population | 24,050 |
| Population Growth Rate | -7.83% |
| Population Density | 2,047 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 10,361 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $25,661 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $152,540 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 11.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 95.64% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 75.43% |
70805 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 577 | 2.28% |
| Black | 24,180 | 95.64% |
| Hispanic | 469 | 1.86% |
| Asian | 34 | 0.13% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.09% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
70805 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,060 | 19.59% |
| Black | 4,111 | 75.97% |
| Hispanic | 205 | 3.79% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.28% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.33% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.04% |
70805 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 934 | 7.4% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,139 | 9.02% |
| High School Diploma | 5,267 | 41.7% |
| No High School Diploma | 625 | 4.95% |
| GED or Alternate | 652 | 5.16% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,967 | 23.49% |
| Associates Degree | 683 | 5.41% |
| Masters Degree | 339 | 2.68% |
| Professional Degree | 6 | 0.05% |
| Doctorate Degree | 18 | 0.14% |
