70427 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 70427 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 70427 is African American. The current unemployment level in 70427 is 4.5%.
Population | 17,894 |
Population Growth Rate | -6.11% |
Population Density | 126 People per Square Mile |
Total Households | 7,361 |
Percentage High Income Households | 1.2% |
Median Household Income (2021) | $37,611 |
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $435,480 |
Current Unemployment Rate (December 2024) | 4.5% |
Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 66.37% |
Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 67.11% |
70427 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
White | 11,899 | 66.37% |
Black | 5,526 | 30.83% |
Hispanic | 443 | 2.47% |
Asian | 59 | 0.33% |
Native American | 0 | 0% |
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
70427 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
White | 465 | 25.48% |
Black | 1,271 | 69.64% |
Hispanic | 66 | 3.62% |
Asian | 14 | 0.77% |
Native American | 6 | 0.33% |
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.16% |
70427 Educational Attainment Levels
Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
Less Than 1 Year of College | 818 | 7.72% |
Bachelor Degree | 1,130 | 10.66% |
High School Diploma | 4,482 | 42.28% |
No High School Diploma | 157 | 1.48% |
GED or Alternate | 1,062 | 10.02% |
1 or More Years of College | 1,776 | 16.75% |
Associates Degree | 730 | 6.89% |
Masters Degree | 301 | 2.84% |
Professional Degree | 92 | 0.87% |
Doctorate Degree | 53 | 0.5% |