PlainZIP

Elton, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70532

Jefferson Davis County, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,685
11/sq mi
$44,095
Median income
$99,700
Median home value
9.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Elton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70532 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70532 covers 253.3 square miles in Elton, Jefferson Davis County, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,685 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70532 reports a modest median household income of $44,095 (26% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $23,515. 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.0%. The typical home here is valued at $99,700 (44% below the state average); renters pay a median of $636 monthly, and 72.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 70532, plus 6 more within Jefferson Davis County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 70532

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elton, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70532.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 70532, Elton, 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

2,685

Population

253.3

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70532?

39.5

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 50.5%
African American 26.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 8.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$44,095

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$23,515

Per Capita Income

17.9%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 70532 ranks nationally

Elton, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$44,095 8th percentile higher than 8% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,247

Total Housing Units

1,049

Occupied Units

198

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.1%
Renter 27.9%

$99,700

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

$636

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 70532, employing approximately 167 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,983,000.

25

Businesses

167

Employees

$5.0M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 7 28.0%
Wholesale trade 4 16.0%
Other services (except public administration) 4 16.0%
Construction 3 12.0%

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 70532 vs 70515 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
70515 Basile, LA 3,838 7.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson Davis County

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Pop: 16,425
70591 standard
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Pop: 5,299
70549 standard
Lake Arthur, LA
Pop: 3,948
70581 standard
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Pop: 929
70650 standard
Lacassine, LA
Pop: 435
70640 standard
Fenton, LA
Pop: 301

Related Areas

Jefferson Davis County Elton, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70532 in? ▼
ZIP code 70532 (Elton) is located in Jefferson Davis County, Louisiana. Jefferson Davis County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-davis-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70532? ▼
ZIP code 70532 in Elton, LA has a population of 2,685 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70532? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70532 is $44,095, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70532? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70532 is $99,700, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70532? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70532 is White at 50.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70532? ▼
ZIP code 70532 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 167 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70532? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70532 are: Retail trade (7), Wholesale trade (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70532? ▼
In ZIP code 70532, 69.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.2% 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 70532? ▼
In ZIP code 70532, approximately 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70532? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70532 is 17.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.