70131 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 70131 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 70131 is African American. The current unemployment level in 70131 is 4.3%.
Population | 25,749 |
Population Growth Rate | -20.99% |
Population Density | 1,752 People per Square Mile |
Total Households | 11,073 |
Percentage High Income Households | 5.6% |
Median Household Income (2021) | $56,464 |
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $495,840 |
Current Unemployment Rate (January 2025) | 4.3% |
Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 64.20% |
Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 89.99% |
70131 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
White | 6,674 | 24.58% |
Black | 17,431 | 64.2% |
Hispanic | 1,839 | 6.77% |
Asian | 1,193 | 4.39% |
Native American | 14 | 0.05% |
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
70131 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
White | 45 | 1.59% |
Black | 2,554 | 90.44% |
Hispanic | 191 | 6.76% |
Asian | 24 | 0.85% |
Native American | 9 | 0.32% |
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.04% |
70131 Educational Attainment Levels
Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,001 | 5.91% |
Bachelor Degree | 3,912 | 23.09% |
High School Diploma | 4,146 | 24.47% |
No High School Diploma | 248 | 1.46% |
GED or Alternate | 346 | 2.04% |
1 or More Years of College | 3,772 | 22.26% |
Associates Degree | 989 | 5.84% |
Masters Degree | 1,472 | 8.69% |
Professional Degree | 604 | 3.56% |
Doctorate Degree | 454 | 2.68% |