70812 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 70812 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 70812 is African American. The current unemployment level in 70812 is 4.5%.
| Population | 11,011 |
| Population Growth Rate | 11.16% |
| Population Density | 2,584 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,867 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $40,324 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $144,650 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 96.61% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 96.93% |
70812 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 132 | 1.07% |
| Black | 11,928 | 96.61% |
| Hispanic | 286 | 2.32% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
70812 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 15 | 0.7% |
| Black | 2,087 | 97.07% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 2.05% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.09% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.09% |
70812 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 336 | 5.61% |
| Bachelor Degree | 901 | 15.04% |
| High School Diploma | 1,813 | 30.27% |
| No High School Diploma | 348 | 5.81% |
| GED or Alternate | 115 | 1.92% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,695 | 28.3% |
| Associates Degree | 321 | 5.36% |
| Masters Degree | 399 | 6.66% |
| Professional Degree | 31 | 0.52% |
| Doctorate Degree | 30 | 0.5% |
