Jennings, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70546
Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,425
- 42/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $52,229
- Median income Below-median income area
- $153,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 70546 (Jennings, LA) rose +6.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 183.5 in 2023 to 195.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70546 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jennings, Jefferson Davis Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,055. The poverty rate is 15.0%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $153,100 (14% below the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $926; 70.4% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson Davis Parish, so 70546 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 70546
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jennings, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70546.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
64 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
59 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
54 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
41 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 70546?
37.9
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
1.5%
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?
$52,229
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$34,055
Per Capita Income
15.0%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
35.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70546 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Jennings, 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)
$52,229 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,028housing units
7,028
Total Housing Units
5,971
Occupied Units
1,057
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$153,100
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 70546 vs 70581 →
ZIP 70546 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70546
Jennings (70546)
16,425 residents
- 70581 929
Roanoke (70581)
929 residents
- 70537 541
Evangeline (70537)
541 residents
- 70556 331
Mermentau (70556)
331 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70546 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70546 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70556
Mermentau (70556)
$117,764 median income
- 70581
Roanoke (70581)
$71,176 median income
- 70546
Jennings (70546)
$52,229 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70546, 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 (16,425 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 70546 in?
ZIP code 70546 (Jennings) is located in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. Jefferson Davis Parish 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.
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