Baldwin, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70514
St. Mary Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,545
- 191/sq mi High-density area
- $31,817
- Median income Below-median income area
- $115,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 4.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Baldwin pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 2nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 191
- people per sq mi
- 56%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70514 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 70514 covers 13.3 square miles in Baldwin, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,545 residents on file, a density of 191 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70514 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $31,817 (47% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,669. The poverty rate is 27.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $115,600 (35% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $953; owner occupancy is 55.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 4.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in St. Mary Parish, so 70514 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 70514
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Baldwin, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70514.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,545
Population
13.3
Area (sq mi)
191
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70514?
39.0
Median Age
57.1%
Male
42.9%
Female
0.5%
Foreign-Born
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)
How much do residents earn?
$31,817
Median Household Income
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$21,669
Per Capita Income
27.1%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 70514 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Baldwin, LA household income vs. every Louisiana ZIP code
Median household income among 457 reporting Louisiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$31,817 7th percentile higher than 7% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Louisiana ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,025housing units
1,025
Total Housing Units
787
Occupied Units
238
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$115,600
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$953
Median Rent
2000
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 70514 vs 70523 →
ZIP 70514 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70538
Franklin (70538)
14,844 residents
- 70544
Jeanerette (70544)
11,677 residents
- 70514 2,545
Baldwin (70514)
2,545 residents
- 70523 906
Charenton (70523)
906 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70514 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70514 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70523
Charenton (70523)
$63,408 median income
- 70544
Jeanerette (70544)
$54,601 median income
- 70538
Franklin (70538)
$52,407 median income
- 70514
Baldwin (70514)
$31,817 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70514 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70514, both outside LA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,545 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What parish is ZIP code 70514 in?
ZIP code 70514 (Baldwin) is located in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. St. Mary Parish 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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