Deridder, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70634
Beauregard Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 25,125
- 22/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $62,940
- Median income Near-median income area
- $162,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Deridder pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 35th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 31st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 22
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70634 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 70634 (Deridder, LA) rose +2.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 221.5 in 2023 to 227.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70634 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Deridder, Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, with 25,125 residents across 1168.6 square miles, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70634 reports a modest median household income of $62,940 (5% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,421. The poverty rate is 16.4%, with unemployment at 6.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $162,700 (8% below the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $922; 80.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Beauregard Parish, so 70634 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 70634
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Deridder, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70634.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
102 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
68 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
60 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
51 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
48 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 70634, Deridder, 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
25,125
Population
1168.6
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70634?
38.2
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
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?
$62,940
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$33,421
Per Capita Income
16.4%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
31.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70634 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Deridder, 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)
$62,940 Top 37% higher than 63% 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
11,606housing units
11,606
Total Housing Units
10,086
Occupied Units
1,520
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$162,700
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$922
Median Rent
1988
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
+2.6%
YoY Change (2024)
227
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+127%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 70634 have increased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.8% | 185 |
| 2021 | +3.7% | 192 |
| 2022 | +15.3% | 221 |
| 2023 | +0.0% | 221 |
| 2024 | +2.6% | 227 |
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 567 business establishments in ZIP 70634, employing approximately 6,612 people with a combined annual payroll of $337,153,000.
567
Businesses
6,612
Employees
$337.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 102 | 18.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 68 | 12.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 60 | 10.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 51 | 9.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 48 | 8.5% |
| Construction | 44 | 7.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 43 | 7.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 28 | 4.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 28 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 3.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 3.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 2.6% |
| Information | 6 | 1.1% |
| Utilities | 4 | 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 70634 vs 70659 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70659 | Rosepine, LA | 1,482 | 9.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70634, 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 (25,125 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 70634 in?
ZIP code 70634 (Deridder) is located in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. Beauregard Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/beauregard-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70634?
ZIP code 70634 in Deridder, LA has a population of 25,125 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70634?
The median household income in ZIP 70634 is $62,940, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70634?
The median home value in ZIP 70634 is $162,700, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70634?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70634 is White at 74.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70634?
ZIP code 70634 has 567 business establishments employing approximately 6,612 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70634?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70634 are: Retail trade (102), Health care and social assistance (68), Other services (except public administration) (60). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70634?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70634 increased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 127%. 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 70634?
In ZIP code 70634, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.1% 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 70634?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70634 is 31.1 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 70634?
In ZIP code 70634, approximately 80.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70634?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70634 is 16.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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