70122 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 70122 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 70122 is African American. The current unemployment level in 70122 is 4.3%.
| Population | 35,147 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 5,100 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,689 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $41,309 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $547,190 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (January 2025) | 4.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 76.35% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 77.91% |
70122 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 6,096 | 17.43% |
| Black | 26,699 | 76.35% |
| Hispanic | 1,695 | 4.85% |
| Asian | 457 | 1.31% |
| Native American | 24 | 0.07% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
70122 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 835 | 12.42% |
| Black | 5,372 | 79.89% |
| Hispanic | 252 | 3.75% |
| Asian | 255 | 3.79% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.1% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.04% |
70122 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 998 | 5.93% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,202 | 19.01% |
| High School Diploma | 4,914 | 29.18% |
| No High School Diploma | 414 | 2.46% |
| GED or Alternate | 568 | 3.37% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,498 | 20.77% |
| Associates Degree | 1,174 | 6.97% |
| Masters Degree | 1,337 | 7.94% |
| Professional Degree | 441 | 2.62% |
| Doctorate Degree | 297 | 1.76% |