70820 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 70820 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 70820 is African American. The current unemployment level in 70820 is 4.8%.
| Population | 22,540 |
| Population Growth Rate | -6.58% |
| Population Density | 1,028 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,338 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 4.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $32,604 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $54,010 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 4.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 57.91% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 69.14% |
70820 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 11,529 | 57.69% |
| Black | 5,288 | 26.46% |
| Hispanic | 1,749 | 8.75% |
| Asian | 1,222 | 6.11% |
| Native American | 122 | 0.61% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 74 | 0.37% |
70820 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 114 | 9.19% |
| Black | 867 | 69.92% |
| Hispanic | 227 | 18.31% |
| Asian | 26 | 2.1% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.32% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.16% |
70820 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 128 | 2.61% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,372 | 28.01% |
| High School Diploma | 722 | 14.74% |
| No High School Diploma | 88 | 1.8% |
| GED or Alternate | 245 | 5% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 927 | 18.93% |
| Associates Degree | 90 | 1.84% |
| Masters Degree | 592 | 12.09% |
| Professional Degree | 326 | 6.66% |
| Doctorate Degree | 408 | 8.33% |