PlainZIP

Fenton, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70640

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

301
100/sq mi
$21,938
Median income
$96,600
Median home value
8.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
9th pct
home value, US ZIPs
100
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70640 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70640 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fenton, Jefferson Davis County, Louisiana, home to just 301 residents across 3.0 square miles, a density of 100 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70640 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $21,938 (63% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $18,418. Poverty here runs at 42.9%, with unemployment measured at 6.7%. Median home value sits at $96,600 (45% below the state average), median rent at $619 a month, and owner-occupancy at 65.2%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63.4, and the average commute is -. To put 70640 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Jefferson Davis 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 70640, Fenton, 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

301

Population

3.0

Area (sq mi)

100

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70640?

63.4

Median Age

41.3%

Male

58.7%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 49.0%
African American 38.8%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%

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?

$21,938

Median Household Income

-63% vs state

$18,418

Per Capita Income

42.9%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 70640 ranks nationally

Fenton, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$21,938 1st percentile higher than 1% 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 43.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.0%

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

What does housing look like?

126

Total Housing Units

115

Occupied Units

11

Vacant Units

1.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.2%
Renter 34.8%

$96,600

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

$619

Median Rent

1979

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 70640, employing approximately 19 people with a combined annual payroll of $377,000.

5

Businesses

19

Employees

$377K

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 70640 vs 70650 →

ZIP 70640 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 70640 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 70640 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 70640 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
70650 Lacassine, LA 435 9.3 mi
70648 Kinder, LA 8,026 9.2 mi
70591 Welsh, LA 5,299 9.0 mi
70647 Iowa, LA 8,703 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson Davis County

70546 standard
Jennings, LA
Pop: 16,425
70591 standard
Welsh, LA
Pop: 5,299
70549 standard
Lake Arthur, LA
Pop: 3,948
70532 standard
Elton, LA
Pop: 2,685
70581 standard
Roanoke, LA
Pop: 929
70650 standard
Lacassine, LA
Pop: 435

Related Areas

Jefferson Davis County Fenton, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70640 in? ▼
ZIP code 70640 (Fenton) is located in Jefferson Davis County, Louisiana. Jefferson Davis County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-davis-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70640? ▼
ZIP code 70640 in Fenton, LA has a population of 301 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70640? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70640 is $21,938, which is 71% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70640? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70640 is $96,600, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70640? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70640 is White at 49.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70640? ▼
ZIP code 70640 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 70640? ▼
In ZIP code 70640, 43.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.0% 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 70640? ▼
In ZIP code 70640, approximately 65.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70640? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70640 is 42.9% 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.