PlainZIP

Lake Arthur, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70549

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

3,948
13/sq mi
$57,692
Median income
$115,100
Median home value
13.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 County, 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 Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $28,798. Local economic indicators show a 23.1% poverty rate alongside 5.6% unemployment. Median home value sits at $115,100 (35% below the state average), median rent at $733 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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 -. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson Davis County, so you can benchmark 70549 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 70549

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lake Arthur, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70549.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 70549?

38.1

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 90.0%
African American 5.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$57,692

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$28,798

Per Capita Income

23.1%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 70549 ranks nationally

Lake Arthur, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,692 25th percentile higher than 25% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,845

Total Housing Units

1,514

Occupied Units

331

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.0%
Renter 24.0%

$115,100

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$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

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Pop: 2,685
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Pop: 929
70650 standard
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Pop: 435
70640 standard
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Pop: 301

Related Areas

Jefferson Davis County Lake Arthur, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70549 in? ▼
ZIP code 70549 (Lake Arthur) 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 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.

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