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Population and households in ZIP 70401
Household size in ZIP 70401
| Period | ZIP 70401 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.51 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.46 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 70401 has 2.44 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has edged down from 2.51 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 70401
| Period | ZIP 70401 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.0 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.6 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.9 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.7 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.7 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
ZIP 70401 is young: half of its residents are under 31.7, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 31.0, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only five are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 70401
| Period | ZIP 70401 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.8% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in five households in ZIP 70401 (18.8%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 5.6 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 70401
Renters in ZIP 70401
| Period | ZIP 70401 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.1% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 51.4% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.7% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 54.3% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 70401 rent: 54.3% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 42.9% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 7.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 70401
| Period | ZIP 70401 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.6% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.4% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 70401: 18.4% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 4.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 70401
| Period | ZIP 70401 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +7 | +6 |
ZIP 70401 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1988, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the south.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 70401
| Period | ZIP 70401 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $680 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $731 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $808 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $964 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$284 | +$366 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 70401 pays $964 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $284 a month from 2006–10, a 42% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 34.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 70401
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 70401
| Period | ZIP 70401 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.7% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.8% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.8% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.5% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 70401 than nationally: 28.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has fallen 3.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 70401
| Period | ZIP 70401 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.4% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.2% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.5% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.9% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 70401 is close to the national rate: 87.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 4.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 70401
| Period | ZIP 70401 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 70401 than nationally: unemployment was 3.8%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 4.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 70401 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 70401 | 2.44 | 31.7 | 18.8% | 54.3% | 18.4% | 1988 | $964 | 28.5% | 87.9% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 70402 | 3.03 | 20.0 | 10.2% | 30.5% | 49.0% | 1978 | $954 | 49.2% | 74.2% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 70451 | 2.66 | 29.6 | 23.7% | 55.3% | 17.7% | 1988 | $1,095 | 32.4% | 91.2% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 70403 | 2.45 | 36.1 | 18.8% | 33.2% | 13.2% | 1993 | $1,067 | 23.0% | 83.6% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 70466 | 2.97 | 32.9 | 19.6% | 38.1% | 13.2% | 1999 | $988 | 14.3% | 74.8% | 10.7% |
| ZIP 70711 | 2.75 | 36.8 | 10.4% | 16.8% | 13.9% | 2002 | $898 | 15.9% | 86.7% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 70454 | 2.62 | 39.3 | 9.6% | 17.8% | 11.5% | 2001 | $1,198 | 20.1% | 87.1% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 70443 | 3.08 | 37.2 | 21.1% | 25.8% | 16.5% | 1994 | $901 | 13.1% | 77.8% | 12.2% |
| ZIP 70455 | 2.41 | 36.9 | 25.4% | 10.6% | 10.3% | 2004 | $1,120 | 22.2% | 82.4% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 70446 | 2.76 | 38.0 | 21.6% | 7.1% | 10.0% | 2000 | $1,154 | 25.1% | 84.2% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 70744 | 2.81 | 43.5 | 15.8% | 10.2% | 12.1% | 1993 | $965 | 13.5% | 84.3% | 8.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 70401. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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