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Population and households in ZIP 70526
Household size in ZIP 70526
| Period | ZIP 70526 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.72 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.69 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.66 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.41 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.31 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 70526 has 2.41 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.72, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the east.
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 70526
| Period | ZIP 70526 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.2 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.2 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.5 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.4 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.2 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 70526 are younger than 40.4 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 34.2 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the southwest.
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 70526
| Period | ZIP 70526 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.3% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.7% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 70526: 19.7% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 2.1 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 70526
Renters in ZIP 70526
| Period | ZIP 70526 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.3% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.6% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.8% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 44.9% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 70526 than nationally: 44.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. About six in ten owners (61.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 8.6 points, 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 70526
| Period | ZIP 70526 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.4% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.8% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.8% of the housing in ZIP 70526, 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 1.1 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 70526
| Period | ZIP 70526 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +7 | +6 |
Housing in ZIP 70526 leans a little older: the median home dates to 1975, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1968 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the east.
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 70526
| Period | ZIP 70526 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $519 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $588 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $836 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $695 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$175 | +$366 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 70526 costs $695 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $175 a month from 2006–10, a 34% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 36.2% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the south.
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 70526
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 70526
| Period | ZIP 70526 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.7% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 70526: 19.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 8.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the southeast.
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 70526
| Period | ZIP 70526 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 66.6% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 67.9% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 73.3% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 78.1% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.5 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than one in five adults in ZIP 70526 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 78.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 11.5 points, mirroring the country. ZIP 70526 has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five 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 70526
| Period | ZIP 70526 | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 70526 runs well above the national rate: 9.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 1.9 points, even as the national rate fell. 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 70526 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 70526 | 2.41 | 40.4 | 19.7% | 44.9% | 15.8% | 1975 | $695 | 19.7% | 78.1% | 9.6% |
| ZIP 70534 | 2.82 | 43.2 | 16.6% | 39.3% | 14.4% | 1968 | $719 | 3.5% | 67.5% | 14.1% |
| ZIP 70578 | 2.80 | 33.8 | 15.0% | 25.4% | 11.6% | 1986 | $834 | 14.3% | 84.4% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 70531 | 2.31 | 43.3 | 6.0% | 11.1% | 6.6% | 1984 | $660 | 6.3% | 90.1% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 70559 | 3.15 | 39.3 | 14.3% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1982 | $541 | 15.7% | 83.0% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 70543 | 3.20 | 35.0 | 7.8% | 23.2% | 14.6% | 1984 | $657 | 13.5% | 81.5% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 70516 | 2.87 | 32.2 | 16.1% | 21.5% | 15.5% | 1984 | $1,010 | 16.2% | 74.8% | 10.9% |
| ZIP 70537 | 2.71 | 33.7 | 5.8% | 6.1% | 16.6% | 1985 | $919 | 8.1% | 93.8% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 70556 | 2.15 | 61.7 | 3.9% | 12.8% | 9.9% | 1959 | $480 | 36.7% | 84.6% | 15.3% |
| ZIP 70529 | 2.41 | 41.8 | 12.8% | 24.4% | 12.7% | 1997 | $1,023 | 26.4% | 85.4% | 8.1% |
| ZIP 70525 | 3.21 | 36.7 | 14.1% | 31.7% | 14.4% | 1989 | $819 | 12.0% | 81.5% | 8.2% |
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 70526. 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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