70538 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 70538 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 70538 is African American. The current unemployment level in 70538 is 4.1%.
| Population | 13,342 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 43 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,563 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $40,304 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $376,150 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (February 2025) | 4.1% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 50.78% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 63.58% |
70538 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 6,485 | 50.78% |
| Black | 5,805 | 45.46% |
| Hispanic | 292 | 2.29% |
| Asian | 93 | 0.73% |
| Native American | 95 | 0.74% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
70538 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 337 | 26.1% |
| Black | 878 | 68.01% |
| Hispanic | 58 | 4.49% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.85% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.31% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.23% |
70538 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 510 | 6.55% |
| Bachelor Degree | 731 | 9.39% |
| High School Diploma | 3,323 | 42.69% |
| No High School Diploma | 216 | 2.77% |
| GED or Alternate | 700 | 8.99% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,645 | 21.13% |
| Associates Degree | 297 | 3.82% |
| Masters Degree | 191 | 2.45% |
| Professional Degree | 164 | 2.11% |
| Doctorate Degree | 7 | 0.09% |