70791 Zip Code, Zachary

Crime Rate & Statistics

A-

Safe zip code — below-average crime across most categories

Safer than 0% of zip codes in Zachary

Safety at a Glance

Overall Crime Low
Low 65 / 300 High
Violent Crime 72
28% below national avg
Property Crime 77
23% below national avg
City Ranking
0%
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Is 70791 a Safe Zip Code?

Yes — this zip code is safe. Zip code 70791 in Zachary, LA has a safety grade of A-. The overall crime index is 65, which is 35% below the national average of 100. This zip code is safer than 0% of zip codes in Zachary.

Looking at specific crime types, burglary is the most elevated concern (index: 119, 19% above average), while vehicle theft is the lowest risk (index: 47).

Highest Risk
Burglary · Index 119 (19% above avg)
Lowest Risk
Vehicle Theft · Index 47 (53% below avg)

70791 Crime Breakdown

Crime indices compared to national average (100) and Zachary city average. Higher values mean more crime.

Crime Type Index vs National Risk Level
Violent Crime
Murder
65 -35% Low
Assault
59 -41% Low
Robbery
87 -13% Average
Rape
77 -23% Low
Property Crime
Burglary
119 +19% Moderate
Larceny / Theft
66 -34% Low
Vehicle Theft
47 -53% Low

70791 Crime Map

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70791 Demographics & Context

Population
23,899
Median Income
$89,100
Home Value
$236,099
Median Age
38
Pop. Density
186/mi²

Education

Bachelor's Degree 15%
Graduate Degree 8.5%

Housing

78%
22%
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied

Racial Demographics

White 53.8%
Black 42.6%
Hispanic 1.7%
Asian 0.9%
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Zachary Crime Statistics
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Zip code 70791, Zachary?

Zip code 70791 in Zachary, LA has a crime safety grade of A- as of 2026. The overall crime index is 65, which is 35% below the national average. Zip code 70791 is safer than 0% of neighborhoods in Zachary.

Is Zip code 70791 a safe neighborhood in Zachary?

Zip code 70791 is generally considered a safe neighborhood in Zachary, earning a crime grade of A-. The highest concern is Burglary (index: 119), while Vehicle Theft is the lowest risk (index: 47). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in Zachary.

What type of crime is most common in Zip code 70791?

The most prevalent crime type in Zip code 70791 is Burglary, with a crime index of 119 (19% above the national average). Overall, property crime is more prevalent than violent crime in this neighborhood, which is consistent with national trends.

What are the demographics of Zip code 70791?

Zip code 70791 has a population of approximately 23,899. The median household income is $89,100. The median home value is $236,099. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

How does Zip code 70791 crime compare to the national average?

Zip code 70791's overall crime rate is 35% below the national average (index 65 vs 100). Within Zachary, it is safer than 0% of neighborhoods. For the most accurate picture, review the per-crime-type breakdown above, as some categories may differ significantly from the overall trend.

Crime data sourced from FBI UCR reports and local law enforcement agencies. Crime indices use 100 as the national average. Updated April 2026.