PlainZIP

Elizabeth, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70638

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

937
13/sq mi
$37,708
Median income
$87,200
Median home value
21.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Elizabeth pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
6th 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 70638 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70638 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elizabeth, Allen County, Louisiana, home to just 937 residents across 74.4 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70638 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $37,708 (37% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $26,048. Local economic indicators show a 36.8% poverty rate alongside 2.1% unemployment. Housing costs here run $87,200 for a typical home value (51% below the state average), with rent averaging $790 a month; 75.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.3, and the average commute is -. To put 70638 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Allen County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 70638, Elizabeth, 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

937

Population

74.4

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 70638?

33.3

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 89.5%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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?

$37,708

Median Household Income

-37% vs state

$26,048

Per Capita Income

36.8%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 70638 ranks nationally

Elizabeth, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$37,708 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.4%

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

What does housing look like?

328

Total Housing Units

305

Occupied Units

23

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.7%
Renter 24.3%

$87,200

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$790

Median Rent

1969

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 70638, employing approximately 42 people with a combined annual payroll of $955,000.

9

Businesses

42

Employees

$955K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 3 33.3%

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 70638 vs 70644 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
70644 Grant, LA 308 9.7 mi

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Pop: 3,002
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Pop: 955
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Pop: 654
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Pop: 500

Related Areas

Allen County Elizabeth, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70638 in? ▼
ZIP code 70638 (Elizabeth) is located in Allen County, Louisiana. Allen County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/allen-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70638? ▼
ZIP code 70638 in Elizabeth, LA has a population of 937 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70638? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70638 is $37,708, which is 51% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70638? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70638 is $87,200, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70638? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70638 is White at 89.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70638? ▼
ZIP code 70638 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 42 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70638? ▼
In ZIP code 70638, 63.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.4% 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 70638? ▼
In ZIP code 70638, approximately 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70638? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70638 is 36.8% 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.