ZIP Code 70639

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Evans · Vernon County · Louisiana

ZIP code 70639 in Evans, Louisiana has a population of 684. The median household income is $63,125, which is 17% below the national average. 12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 70639 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 175.4 square miles in Evans, Vernon County, Louisiana. The area is home to 684 residents, producing a population density of 4 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 70639 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 70639 sits at $63,125 (6% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $23,363. The poverty rate stands at 25.9% and the unemployment rate at 28.7%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 88.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 70639 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Vernon County, so you can benchmark 70639 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data — no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 70639, Evans, LA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

684

Population

175.4

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

44.9

Median Age

54.0%

Male

46.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.2%
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)

Income & Employment

$63,125

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$23,363

Per Capita Income

25.9%

Poverty Rate

28.7%

Unemployment Rate

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 66.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.7%

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

Housing

189

Total Housing Units

142

Occupied Units

47

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.0%
Renter 12.0%

1996

Median Year Built

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

Local Business Landscape

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 70639, employing approximately 38 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,640,000.

5

Businesses

38

Employees

$1.6M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70639 in?
ZIP code 70639 (Evans) is located in Vernon County, Louisiana. Vernon County contains multiple ZIP codes — see the full list at /counties/vernon-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70639?
ZIP code 70639 in Evans, LA has a population of 684 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70639?
The median household income in ZIP 70639 is $63,125, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70639?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70639 is White at 97.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70639?
ZIP code 70639 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 38 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70639?
In ZIP code 70639, 66.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.7% 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 70639?
In ZIP code 70639, approximately 88.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70639?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70639 is 25.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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