PlainZIP

Jennings, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70546

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

16,425
42/sq mi
$52,229
Median income
$153,100
Median home value
13.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Jennings pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
26th pct
home value, US ZIPs
42
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70546 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70546 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jennings, Jefferson Davis County, Louisiana, home to 16,425 residents across 392.0 square miles, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70546 reports a modest median household income of $52,229 (12% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $34,055. 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.0%. The typical home here is valued at $153,100 (14% below the state average); renters pay a median of $926 monthly, and 70.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 36 minutes. To put 70546 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Jefferson Davis County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 70546

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jennings, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70546.

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 70546, Jennings, 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

16,425

Population

392.0

Area (sq mi)

42

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70546?

37.9

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 74.2%
African American 16.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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?

$52,229

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$34,055

Per Capita Income

15.0%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

35.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70546 ranks nationally

Jennings, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,229 17th percentile higher than 17% 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 57.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.6%

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

What does housing look like?

7,028

Total Housing Units

5,971

Occupied Units

1,057

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.4%
Renter 29.6%

$153,100

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$926

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.7%

YoY Change (2024)

196

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+96%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70546 have increased 6.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +96% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -2.3% 170
2021 +4.9% 178
2022 +17.9% 210
2023 -12.7% 183
2024 +6.7% 196

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 441 business establishments in ZIP 70546, employing approximately 4,957 people with a combined annual payroll of $206,639,000.

441

Businesses

4,957

Employees

$206.6M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 64 14.5%
Health care and social assistance 59 13.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 54 12.2%
Accommodation and food services 41 9.3%
Other services (except public administration) 37 8.4%
Finance and insurance 36 8.2%
Construction 33 7.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 21 4.8%
Wholesale trade 19 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 15 3.4%
Manufacturing 12 2.7%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 10 2.3%
Information 7 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.6%
Utilities 4 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.7%
Educational services 3 0.7%

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 70546 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70546 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 70546 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 70546 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
70581 Roanoke, LA 929 4.3 mi
70537 Evangeline, LA 541 6.1 mi
70556 Mermentau, LA 331 8.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson Davis County

70591 standard
Welsh, LA
Pop: 5,299
70549 standard
Lake Arthur, LA
Pop: 3,948
70532 standard
Elton, LA
Pop: 2,685
70581 standard
Roanoke, LA
Pop: 929
70650 standard
Lacassine, LA
Pop: 435
70640 standard
Fenton, LA
Pop: 301

Related Areas

Jefferson Davis County Jennings, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70546 in? ▼
ZIP code 70546 (Jennings) 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 70546? ▼
ZIP code 70546 in Jennings, LA has a population of 16,425 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70546? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70546 is $52,229, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70546? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70546 is $153,100, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70546? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70546 is White at 74.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70546? ▼
ZIP code 70546 has 441 business establishments employing approximately 4,957 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70546? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70546 are: Retail trade (64), Health care and social assistance (59), Professional, scientific, and technical services (54). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70546? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70546 increased by 6.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 96%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70546? ▼
In ZIP code 70546, 57.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 70546? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70546 is 35.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70546? ▼
In ZIP code 70546, approximately 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70546? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70546 is 15.0% 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.