ZIP Code 70514

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Baldwin · St. Mary County · Louisiana

ZIP code 70514 in Baldwin, Louisiana has a population of 2,545. The median household income is $31,817, which is 58% below the national average. Median home value is $115,600, 58% below the US average. 4.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 70514 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 13.3 square miles in Baldwin, St. Mary County, Louisiana. The area is home to 2,545 residents, producing a population density of 191 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 70514 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 70514 sits at $31,817 (47% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $21,669. The poverty rate stands at 27.1% and the unemployment rate at 1.4%. On housing, the median home value is $115,600 (35% below the state average) with median rent at $953 per month, and 55.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 70514 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 4.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing St. Mary County, so you can benchmark 70514 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data — no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 70514

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70514 (establishments)

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70514 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 4 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 70514 (establishments) Top 4 1. Retail trade 7 2. Health care and social assistanc 6 3. Other services (except public ad 5 4. Transportation and warehousing 3 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 70514. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 70514, Baldwin, LA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,545

Population

13.3

Area (sq mi)

191

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

39.0

Median Age

57.1%

Male

42.9%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 18.0%
African American 69.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Income & Employment

$31,817

Median Household Income

-47% vs state

$21,669

Per Capita Income

27.1%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 67.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Housing

1,025

Total Housing Units

787

Occupied Units

238

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.8%
Renter 44.2%

$115,600

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$953

Median Rent

2000

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Local Business Landscape

Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 70514, employing approximately 355 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,870,000.

31

Businesses

355

Employees

$17.9M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 7 22.6%
Health care and social assistance 6 19.4%
Other services (except public administration) 5 16.1%
Transportation and warehousing 3 9.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
70523 Charenton, LA 906 4.3 mi
70544 Jeanerette, LA 11,677 7.8 mi
70538 Franklin, LA 14,844 9.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70514 in?
ZIP code 70514 (Baldwin) is located in St. Mary County, Louisiana. St. Mary County contains multiple ZIP codes — see the full list at /counties/st-mary-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70514?
ZIP code 70514 in Baldwin, LA has a population of 2,545 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70514?
The median household income in ZIP 70514 is $31,817, which is 58% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70514?
The median home value in ZIP 70514 is $115,600, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70514?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70514 is African American at 69.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70514?
ZIP code 70514 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 355 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70514?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70514 are: Retail trade (7), Health care and social assistance (6), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70514?
In ZIP code 70514, 67.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 4.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70514?
In ZIP code 70514, approximately 55.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70514?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70514 is 27.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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