70806 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 70806 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 70806 is African American. The current unemployment level in 70806 is 4.5%.
| Population | 29,532 |
| Population Growth Rate | 5.41% |
| Population Density | 3,309 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 12,678 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 4.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $47,591 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $724,130 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 54.36% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 60.82% |
70806 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 15,737 | 54.36% |
| Black | 11,672 | 40.32% |
| Hispanic | 1,123 | 3.88% |
| Asian | 324 | 1.12% |
| Native American | 93 | 0.32% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
70806 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,105 | 25.16% |
| Black | 5,146 | 61.5% |
| Hispanic | 606 | 7.24% |
| Asian | 457 | 5.46% |
| Native American | 43 | 0.51% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 11 | 0.13% |
70806 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,051 | 6.31% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,584 | 27.51% |
| High School Diploma | 3,471 | 20.83% |
| No High School Diploma | 446 | 2.68% |
| GED or Alternate | 505 | 3.03% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,018 | 18.11% |
| Associates Degree | 711 | 4.27% |
| Masters Degree | 1,640 | 9.84% |
| Professional Degree | 781 | 4.69% |
| Doctorate Degree | 457 | 2.74% |
