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Population and households in ZIP 70501
Household size in ZIP 70501
| Period | ZIP 70501 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.46 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.55 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.48 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.02 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 70501 run small, averaging 2.48 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the north.
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 70501
| Period | ZIP 70501 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.3 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.9 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.7 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.2 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.9 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
ZIP 70501 is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 38.2, against 40.1 nationally. Louisiana as a whole looks much the same. The median age has climbed from 37.3 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 70501
| Period | ZIP 70501 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.7% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.4% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.1% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.6% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 70501: 22.6% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 2.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 226 Louisiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 20 have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 70501
Renters in ZIP 70501
| Period | ZIP 70501 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.5% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 51.0% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.5% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 58.9% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +12.4 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 70501 rent: 58.9% 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, 64.3% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 12.4 points since 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 70501
| Period | ZIP 70501 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.5% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.9% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 70501: 17.9% 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 6.0 points, 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 70501
| Period | ZIP 70501 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +7 | +6 |
ZIP 70501 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1971, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1966 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the southwest.
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 70501
| Period | ZIP 70501 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $603 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $642 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $785 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $939 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$337 | +$366 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 70501 costs $939 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $337 a month since 2006–10, up 56%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 38.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the east.
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 70501
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 70501
| Period | ZIP 70501 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.0% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.4% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 70501 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 19.4%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 6.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the northwest.
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 70501
| Period | ZIP 70501 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.9% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 72.3% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 76.3% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 78.3% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than one in five adults in ZIP 70501 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 78.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 6.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 70501 has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Louisiana ZIP codes.
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 70501
| Period | ZIP 70501 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.7% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 70501: 10.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. ZIP 70501 has higher unemployment than at least four in five Louisiana ZIP codes. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 70501 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 70501 | 2.48 | 38.2 | 22.6% | 58.9% | 17.9% | 1971 | $939 | 19.4% | 78.3% | 10.7% |
| ZIP 70507 | 2.71 | 39.1 | 14.4% | 29.7% | 13.7% | 1992 | $984 | 31.1% | 89.7% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 70506 | 2.27 | 37.6 | 12.2% | 50.5% | 10.4% | 1982 | $1,107 | 37.0% | 89.8% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 70503 | 2.42 | 41.6 | 10.8% | 33.7% | 12.8% | 1983 | $1,216 | 58.3% | 96.5% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 70583 | 2.43 | 43.4 | 15.2% | 27.3% | 12.3% | 1992 | $1,029 | 20.4% | 84.5% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 70508 | 2.46 | 40.2 | 10.5% | 38.3% | 11.5% | 1998 | $1,293 | 48.1% | 94.1% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 70520 | 2.67 | 38.7 | 19.0% | 19.6% | 16.5% | 1996 | $1,105 | 22.4% | 87.0% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 70518 | 2.85 | 35.6 | 14.4% | 15.5% | 10.8% | 2001 | $1,007 | 37.3% | 91.8% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 70529 | 2.41 | 41.8 | 12.8% | 24.4% | 12.7% | 1997 | $1,023 | 26.4% | 85.4% | 8.1% |
| ZIP 70517 | 2.80 | 38.0 | 22.0% | 23.6% | 20.4% | 1988 | $949 | 18.2% | 84.1% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 70558 | 3.01 | 25.6 | 25.2% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 2008 | $1,260 | 43.5% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
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 70501. 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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