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Population and households in ZIP 70438
Household size in ZIP 70438
| Period | ZIP 70438 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.59 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.56 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.46 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 70438 has 2.46 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.59 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the southeast.
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 70438
| Period | ZIP 70438 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.1 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.6 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.1 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.0 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.9 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
At 41.0, the median age in ZIP 70438 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. The median age has climbed from 39.1 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 70438
| Period | ZIP 70438 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.7% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.5% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in ZIP 70438 (14.6%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Louisiana as a whole looks much the same. The single-parent share has edged up 0.9 points since 2006–10, 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 70438
Renters in ZIP 70438
| Period | ZIP 70438 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.0% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.0% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.0% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.9% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 70438 is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly six in ten owners (57.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.9 points, as it has 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 70438
| Period | ZIP 70438 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.4% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.5% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.1% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 70438: 14.1% 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 2.2 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 70438
| Period | ZIP 70438 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +7 | +6 |
ZIP 70438 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1988, versus 1980 nationally. The picture is much the same across Louisiana. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 70438
| Period | ZIP 70438 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $470 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $630 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $743 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $749 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$279 | +$366 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 70438 runs $749 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $279 a month since 2006–10, up 59%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 32.5% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the north.
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 70438
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 70438
| Period | ZIP 70438 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 70438: 12.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.1 points, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the center.
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 70438
| Period | ZIP 70438 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.9% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 74.2% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.9% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.8% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.0 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in eight adults in ZIP 70438 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. That is in line with the rest of Louisiana. The share with a diploma has risen 10.0 points since 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 70438
| Period | ZIP 70438 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.3% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 70438: 8.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 1.7 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 70438 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 70438 | 2.46 | 41.0 | 14.6% | 22.9% | 14.1% | 1988 | $749 | 12.9% | 86.8% | 8.6% |
| ZIP 70450 | 2.41 | 41.3 | 4.2% | 19.5% | 21.5% | 1986 | $542 | 18.6% | 87.6% | 1.2% |
| ZIP 70427 | 2.57 | 40.3 | 18.3% | 39.5% | 18.8% | 1979 | $797 | 12.3% | 83.7% | 12.9% |
| ZIP 70426 | 2.42 | 41.2 | 11.9% | 32.2% | 21.9% | 1984 | $662 | 9.7% | 77.1% | 12.5% |
| ZIP 70444 | 2.59 | 42.0 | 15.4% | 20.9% | 21.3% | 1984 | $755 | 16.1% | 81.9% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 70465 | 2.45 | 41.2 | 22.1% | 35.3% | 12.5% | 1976 | $899 | 14.1% | 82.6% | 8.8% |
| ZIP 70422 | 2.58 | 41.5 | 18.6% | 32.3% | 17.5% | 1988 | $950 | 15.9% | 81.5% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 70456 | 3.07 | 36.0 | 20.4% | 24.3% | 16.6% | 1990 | $1,000 | 15.4% | 81.2% | 10.0% |
| ZIP 70436 | 3.23 | 29.6 | 22.4% | 41.7% | 32.9% | 1984 | $903 | 8.7% | 85.7% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 39470 | 2.80 | 37.3 | 12.8% | 17.4% | 12.8% | 1989 | $1,064 | 16.2% | 88.4% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 70441 | 2.91 | 41.6 | 14.1% | 14.3% | 23.2% | 1989 | $791 | 10.6% | 82.4% | 19.6% |
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 70438. 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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