70816 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 70816 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 70816 is African American. The current unemployment level in 70816 is 3.4%.
| Population | 44,610 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.78% |
| Population Density | 2,772 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 18,618 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $61,215 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $420,740 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (July 2024) | 3.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 45.55% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 62.46% |
70816 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 19,716 | 45.55% |
| Black | 17,647 | 40.77% |
| Hispanic | 4,240 | 9.8% |
| Asian | 1,662 | 3.84% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.03% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
70816 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 306 | 12.05% |
| Black | 1,612 | 63.49% |
| Hispanic | 472 | 18.59% |
| Asian | 125 | 4.92% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.47% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 12 | 0.47% |
70816 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,397 | 5.48% |
| Bachelor Degree | 6,918 | 27.15% |
| High School Diploma | 5,787 | 22.71% |
| No High School Diploma | 532 | 2.09% |
| GED or Alternate | 634 | 2.49% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5,721 | 22.45% |
| Associates Degree | 1,744 | 6.84% |
| Masters Degree | 1,990 | 7.81% |
| Professional Degree | 488 | 1.92% |
| Doctorate Degree | 272 | 1.07% |