ZIP Code 70656

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Pitkin · Vernon County · Louisiana

ZIP code 70656 in Pitkin, Louisiana has a population of 4,023. The median household income is $61,693, which is 19% below the national average. Median home value is $73,700, 74% below the US average. 15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 70656 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1183.2 square miles in Pitkin, Vernon County, Louisiana. The area is home to 4,023 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 70656 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 70656 sits at $61,693 (3% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $34,936. The poverty rate stands at 19.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $73,700 (58% below the state average) with median rent at $523 per month, and 94.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 70656 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 70656 sits relative to Louisiana and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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.

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 70656, Pitkin, 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

4,023

Population

1183.2

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

41.7

Median Age

53.2%

Male

46.8%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 92.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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

$61,693

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$34,936

Per Capita Income

19.8%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 69.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.4%

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

Housing

2,043

Total Housing Units

1,621

Occupied Units

422

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.0%
Renter 6.0%

$73,700

Median Home Value

-58% vs state

$523

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

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

Local Business Landscape

Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 70656, employing approximately 111 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,792,000.

22

Businesses

111

Employees

$3.8M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 6 27.3%
Transportation and warehousing 6 27.3%

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 70656 in?
ZIP code 70656 (Pitkin) 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 70656?
ZIP code 70656 in Pitkin, LA has a population of 4,023 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70656?
The median household income in ZIP 70656 is $61,693, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70656?
The median home value in ZIP 70656 is $73,700, which is 74% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70656?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70656 is White at 92.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70656?
ZIP code 70656 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 111 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70656?
In ZIP code 70656, 69.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.4% 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 70656?
In ZIP code 70656, approximately 94.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70656?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70656 is 19.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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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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