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Population and households in ZIP 70426
Household size in ZIP 70426
| Period | ZIP 70426 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.61 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.33 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 70426 run small, averaging 2.42 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.75 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 70426 has smaller households than at least four in five Louisiana ZIP codes.
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 70426
| Period | ZIP 70426 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.0 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.8 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.1 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.2 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +9.3 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
At 41.2, the median age in ZIP 70426 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in Louisiana as a whole, where the median age is 39.0. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 32.0, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 70426
| Period | ZIP 70426 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.9% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.4% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.7% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.9% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −10.0 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in ZIP 70426 as they are nationally: 11.9%, against 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in Louisiana as a whole (15.2%). Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 10.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 70426
Renters in ZIP 70426
| Period | ZIP 70426 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.6% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.8% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.1% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 32.2% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.7 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in ZIP 70426 is about as common as it is nationally: 32.2% of households rent, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 68.3% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 8.7 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 70426
| Period | ZIP 70426 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.1% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.5% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 31.3% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.9% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 21.9% of the housing in ZIP 70426, 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 2.9 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 70426
| Period | ZIP 70426 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 70426 are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1984, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1981 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the south has the oldest housing.
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 70426
| Period | ZIP 70426 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $431 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $445 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $629 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $662 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$231 | +$366 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 70426 costs $662 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $231 a month since 2006–10, up 54%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 38.9% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only four have lower rents.
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 70426
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 70426
| Period | ZIP 70426 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.0% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 70426: 9.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has fallen 2.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only five have a lower share of college graduates.
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 70426
| Period | ZIP 70426 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.2% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.3% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.1% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 77.1% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than one in five adults in ZIP 70426 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 77.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 16 have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 70426
| Period | ZIP 70426 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.5% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.5% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 70426: 12.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 13 have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 5.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 70426 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 70426 | 2.42 | 41.2 | 11.9% | 32.2% | 21.9% | 1984 | $662 | 9.7% | 77.1% | 12.5% |
| ZIP 39478 | 2.39 | 53.5 | 13.6% | 13.6% | 20.2% | 1981 | $1,017 | 10.8% | 91.3% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 70438 | 2.46 | 41.0 | 14.6% | 22.9% | 14.1% | 1988 | $749 | 12.9% | 86.8% | 8.6% |
| ZIP 39470 | 2.80 | 37.3 | 12.8% | 17.4% | 12.8% | 1989 | $1,064 | 16.2% | 88.4% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 39455 | 2.62 | 43.8 | 15.2% | 14.1% | 19.8% | 1993 | $905 | 15.4% | 86.0% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 70450 | 2.41 | 41.3 | 4.2% | 19.5% | 21.5% | 1986 | $542 | 18.6% | 87.6% | 1.2% |
| ZIP 70444 | 2.59 | 42.0 | 15.4% | 20.9% | 21.3% | 1984 | $755 | 16.1% | 81.9% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 39657 | 1.99 | 46.9 | 6.2% | 17.4% | 20.5% | 1986 | $712 | 4.8% | 74.1% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 70465 | 2.45 | 41.2 | 22.1% | 35.3% | 12.5% | 1976 | $899 | 14.1% | 82.6% | 8.8% |
| ZIP 70436 | 3.23 | 29.6 | 22.4% | 41.7% | 32.9% | 1984 | $903 | 8.7% | 85.7% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 39577 | 2.46 | 42.1 | 12.6% | 23.7% | 16.4% | 1989 | $881 | 16.3% | 83.9% | 10.6% |
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 70426. 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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