PlainZIP

Turkey Creek, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70585

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

235
152/sq mi
$132,500
Median home value
8.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Turkey Creek pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

20th pct
home value, US ZIPs
152
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70585 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70585 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Turkey Creek, Evangeline County, Louisiana, home to just 235 residents across 1.5 square miles, a density of 152 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

Median household income is not on file for ZIP 70585, but per-capita income is $28,465. Poverty here runs at 14.0%, with unemployment measured at 5.8%. Median home value sits at $132,500 (25% below the state average), median rent at $918 a month, and owner-occupancy at 71.1%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27.6, and the average commute is -. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Evangeline County, so you can benchmark 70585 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 →

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 70585, Turkey Creek, 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

235

Population

1.5

Area (sq mi)

152

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70585?

27.6

Median Age

56.3%

Male

43.7%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 91.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
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?

$28,465

Per Capita Income

14.0%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 46.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.6%

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

What does housing look like?

113

Total Housing Units

97

Occupied Units

16

Vacant Units

3.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.1%
Renter 28.9%

$132,500

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$918

Median Rent

2000

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 70585, employing approximately 19 people with a combined annual payroll of $648,000.

5

Businesses

19

Employees

$648K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 70585 vs 70576 →

ZIP 70585 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 70585 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
70576 Pine Prairie, LA 1,526 6.8 mi
71367 Saint Landry, LA 1,278 6.8 mi
70586 Ville Platte, LA 20,313 10.3 mi
71325 Cheneyville, LA 1,321 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Evangeline County

70586 standard
Ville Platte, LA
Pop: 20,313
70554 standard
Mamou, LA
Pop: 5,582
70515 standard
Basile, LA
Pop: 3,838
70576 standard
Pine Prairie, LA
Pop: 1,526
71367 standard
Saint Landry, LA
Pop: 1,278
70524 standard
Chataignier, LA
Pop: 314

Related Areas

Evangeline County Turkey Creek, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70585 in? ▼
ZIP code 70585 (Turkey Creek) is located in Evangeline County, Louisiana. Evangeline County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/evangeline-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70585? ▼
ZIP code 70585 in Turkey Creek, LA has a population of 235 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70585? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70585 is $132,500, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70585? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70585 is White at 91.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70585? ▼
ZIP code 70585 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 19 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70585? ▼
In ZIP code 70585, 46.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.6% 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 70585? ▼
In ZIP code 70585, approximately 71.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70585? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70585 is 14.0% 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.