Elizabeth, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70638
Allen Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 937
- 13/sq mi Low-density area
- $37,708
- Median income Below-median income area
- $87,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,048. The poverty rate is 36.8%, 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 $87,200 (51% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $790; owner occupancy is 75.7%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allen Parish, so 70638 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 →
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
Who lives in ZIP 70638?
33.3
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
0.0%
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?
$37,708
Median Household Income
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$26,048
Per Capita Income
36.8%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 70638 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Elizabeth, 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)
$37,708 16th percentile higher than 16% 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
328housing units
328
Total Housing Units
305
Occupied Units
23
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$87,200
Median Home Value
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70638, both outside LA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 70638 in?
ZIP code 70638 (Elizabeth) is located in Allen Parish, Louisiana. Allen Parish 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.
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