70817 can be classified socioeconomically as 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 70817 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 70817 is African American. The current unemployment level in 70817 is 4.4%.
| Population | 33,478 |
| Population Growth Rate | -1.06% |
| Population Density | 1,289 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,752 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 7.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $97,015 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $88,600 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (March 2024) | 4.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 71.99% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 52.50% |
70817 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 24,057 | 71.99% |
| Black | 7,014 | 20.99% |
| Hispanic | 1,014 | 3.03% |
| Asian | 1,202 | 3.6% |
| Native American | 132 | 0.39% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
70817 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 899 | 25.25% |
| Black | 1,912 | 53.69% |
| Hispanic | 566 | 15.89% |
| Asian | 168 | 4.72% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.2% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 9 | 0.25% |
70817 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,297 | 6.33% |
| Bachelor Degree | 6,887 | 33.61% |
| High School Diploma | 4,028 | 19.66% |
| No High School Diploma | 217 | 1.06% |
| GED or Alternate | 336 | 1.64% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,076 | 19.89% |
| Associates Degree | 897 | 4.38% |
| Masters Degree | 2,162 | 10.55% |
| Professional Degree | 376 | 1.84% |
| Doctorate Degree | 213 | 1.04% |