Lake Arthur, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70549
Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,948
- 13/sq mi Low-density area
- $57,692
- Median income Below-median income area
- $115,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lake Arthur pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 25th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70549 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 70549 covers 303.7 square miles in Lake Arthur, Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,948 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70549 reports a modest median household income of $57,692 (3% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,798. The poverty rate is 23.1%, 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 $115,100 (35% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $733; owner occupancy is 76.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson Davis Parish, so 70549 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 70549
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lake Arthur, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70549.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
4 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 70549, Lake Arthur, 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
3,948
Population
303.7
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70549?
38.1
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
0.2%
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?
$57,692
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$28,798
Per Capita Income
23.1%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 70549 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Lake Arthur, 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)
$57,692 Top 48% higher than 52% 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
1,845housing units
1,845
Total Housing Units
1,514
Occupied Units
331
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$115,100
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$733
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 54 business establishments in ZIP 70549, employing approximately 383 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,699,000.
54
Businesses
383
Employees
$14.7M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 12 | 22.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 13.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 11.1% |
| Construction | 5 | 9.3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 7.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 7.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 5.6% |
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 70549 vs 70646 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70646 | Hayes, LA | 750 | 7.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70549, 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 (3,948 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 70549 in?
ZIP code 70549 (Lake Arthur) 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 70549?
ZIP code 70549 in Lake Arthur, LA has a population of 3,948 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70549?
The median household income in ZIP 70549 is $57,692, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70549?
The median home value in ZIP 70549 is $115,100, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70549?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70549 is White at 90.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70549?
ZIP code 70549 has 54 business establishments employing approximately 383 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70549?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70549 are: Retail trade (12), Accommodation and food services (7), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70549?
In ZIP code 70549, 53.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.2% 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 70549?
In ZIP code 70549, approximately 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70549?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70549 is 23.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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