ZIP Code 70655

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Oberlin · Allen County · Louisiana

ZIP code 70655 in Oberlin, Louisiana has a population of 3,002. The median household income is $50,893, which is 33% below the national average. Median home value is $90,600, 67% below the US average. 11.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 70655 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 454.8 square miles in Oberlin, Allen County, Louisiana. The area is home to 3,002 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 70655 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 70655 sits at $50,893 (15% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $25,281. The poverty rate stands at 14.5% and the unemployment rate at 8.5%. On housing, the median home value is $90,600 (49% below the state average) with median rent at $448 per month, and 71.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 70655 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allen County, so you can benchmark 70655 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.

Top industries in ZIP 70655

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70655 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 4 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 70655 (establishments) Top 4 1. Retail trade 10 2. Health care and social assistanc 9 3. Professional, scientific, and te 5 4. Other services (except public ad 3 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 70655. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP).

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 70655, Oberlin, 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

3,002

Population

454.8

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

37.1

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 63.0%
African American 34.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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

$50,893

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$25,281

Per Capita Income

14.5%

Poverty Rate

8.5%

Unemployment Rate

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 50.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.0%

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

Housing

1,325

Total Housing Units

1,120

Occupied Units

205

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.8%
Renter 28.2%

$90,600

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$448

Median Rent

1992

Median Year Built

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

Local Business Landscape

Census Bureau data shows 35 business establishments in ZIP 70655, employing approximately 180 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,916,000.

35

Businesses

180

Employees

$4.9M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 10 28.6%
Health care and social assistance 9 25.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 14.3%
Other services (except public administration) 3 8.6%

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 70655 in?
ZIP code 70655 (Oberlin) 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 70655?
ZIP code 70655 in Oberlin, LA has a population of 3,002 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70655?
The median household income in ZIP 70655 is $50,893, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70655?
The median home value in ZIP 70655 is $90,600, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70655?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70655 is White at 63.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70655?
ZIP code 70655 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 180 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70655?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70655 are: Retail trade (10), Health care and social assistance (9), Professional, scientific, and technical services (5). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70655?
In ZIP code 70655, 50.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.0% 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 70655?
In ZIP code 70655, approximately 71.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70655?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70655 is 14.5% 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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