Kinder, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70648
Allen Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,026
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $48,750
- Median income Below-median income area
- $150,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kinder pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 25th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70648 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 70648 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kinder, Allen Parish, Louisiana, home to 8,026 residents across 508.0 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70648 reports a modest median household income of $48,750 (18% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,612. The poverty rate is 25.4%, 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 $150,500 (15% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $844; owner occupancy is 73.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allen Parish, so 70648 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 70648
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kinder, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70648.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
24 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
11 establishments
- Construction 6
Construction
6 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 70648, Kinder, 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
8,026
Population
508.0
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70648?
37.1
Median Age
56.6%
Male
43.4%
Female
4.9%
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?
$48,750
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$23,612
Per Capita Income
25.4%
Poverty Rate
8.7%
Unemployment Rate
27.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70648 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Kinder, 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)
$48,750 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Louisiana ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,799housing units
2,799
Total Housing Units
2,390
Occupied Units
409
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$150,500
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$844
Median Rent
1991
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 105 business establishments in ZIP 70648, employing approximately 1,090 people with a combined annual payroll of $43,619,000.
105
Businesses
1,090
Employees
$43.6M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 24 | 22.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 15.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 13.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 10.5% |
| Construction | 6 | 5.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 4.8% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.9% |
| Information | 3 | 2.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 2.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 70648 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70648
Kinder (70648)
8,026 residents
- 70651 500
Leblanc (70651)
500 residents
- 70640 301
Fenton (70640)
301 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70648 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70648 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70648
Kinder (70648)
$48,750 median income
- 70651
Leblanc (70651)
$42,865 median income
- 70640
Fenton (70640)
$21,938 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70648 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70648, 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 (8,026 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 70648 in?
ZIP code 70648 (Kinder) 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 70648?
ZIP code 70648 in Kinder, LA has a population of 8,026 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70648?
The median household income in ZIP 70648 is $48,750, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70648?
The median home value in ZIP 70648 is $150,500, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70648?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70648 is White at 67.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70648?
ZIP code 70648 has 105 business establishments employing approximately 1,090 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70648?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70648 are: Retail trade (24), Accommodation and food services (16), Other services (except public administration) (14). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70648?
In ZIP code 70648, 49.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.5% 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 70648?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70648 is 27.4 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 70648?
In ZIP code 70648, approximately 73.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70648?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70648 is 25.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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