70808 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 70808 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 70808 is African American. The current unemployment level in 70808 is 4.8%.
| Population | 36,716 |
| Population Growth Rate | 8.96% |
| Population Density | 2,789 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 12,830 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 12.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $68,341 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $123,330 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 4.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 73.56% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 48.05% |
70808 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 25,712 | 73.56% |
| Black | 6,677 | 19.1% |
| Hispanic | 1,224 | 3.5% |
| Asian | 1,225 | 3.5% |
| Native American | 118 | 0.34% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
70808 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,900 | 37.67% |
| Black | 3,803 | 49.4% |
| Hispanic | 665 | 8.64% |
| Asian | 276 | 3.58% |
| Native American | 37 | 0.48% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 18 | 0.23% |
70808 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 581 | 3.03% |
| Bachelor Degree | 6,456 | 33.67% |
| High School Diploma | 2,196 | 11.45% |
| No High School Diploma | 34 | 0.18% |
| GED or Alternate | 337 | 1.76% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,627 | 13.7% |
| Associates Degree | 653 | 3.41% |
| Masters Degree | 3,175 | 16.56% |
| Professional Degree | 1,618 | 8.44% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1,495 | 7.8% |