Clinton, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70722
East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,713
- 13/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $76,144
- Median income Near-median income area
- $229,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Clinton pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 43%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70722 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 70722 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clinton, East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, home to 5,713 residents across 432.8 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70722 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,144 (28% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,676. The poverty rate is 14.9%, with unemployment at 1.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $229,800 (30% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while 83.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,069.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in East Feliciana Parish, so 70722 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 70722
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clinton, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70722.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Construction 7
Construction
7 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 70722, Clinton, 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
5,713
Population
432.8
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70722?
47.5
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
1.0%
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?
$76,144
Median Household Income
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$43,676
Per Capita Income
14.9%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 70722 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Clinton, 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)
$76,144 Top 21% higher than 79% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,640housing units
2,640
Total Housing Units
1,941
Occupied Units
699
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$229,800
Median Home Value
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$1,069
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+11.2%
YoY Change (2024)
204
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+104%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 70722 have increased 11.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +104% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +3.3% | 169 |
| 2020 | +4.8% | 177 |
| 2021 | +7.7% | 191 |
| 2022 | +11.2% | 212 |
| 2024 | – | 204 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 99 business establishments in ZIP 70722, employing approximately 937 people with a combined annual payroll of $44,563,000.
99
Businesses
937
Employees
$44.6M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 21 | 21.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 12.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 10.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 9.1% |
| Construction | 7 | 7.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 7.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 7.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 5.0% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 4.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 3.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.0% |
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 70722 vs 70761 →
ZIP 70722 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70722
Clinton (70722)
5,713 residents
- 70777
Slaughter (70777)
4,269 residents
- 70761 897
Norwood (70761)
897 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70722 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70722 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70761
Norwood (70761)
$88,872 median income
- 70777
Slaughter (70777)
$85,550 median income
- 70722
Clinton (70722)
$76,144 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70722 ranks #3 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 70722, 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 (5,713 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 70722 in?
ZIP code 70722 (Clinton) is located in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. East Feliciana Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/east-feliciana-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70722?
ZIP code 70722 in Clinton, LA has a population of 5,713 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70722?
The median household income in ZIP 70722 is $76,144, which is 0% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70722?
The median home value in ZIP 70722 is $229,800, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70722?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70722 is White at 65.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70722?
ZIP code 70722 has 99 business establishments employing approximately 937 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70722?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70722 are: Retail trade (21), Health care and social assistance (12), Professional, scientific, and technical services (10). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70722?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70722 increased by 11.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 104%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70722?
In ZIP code 70722, 67.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.4% 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 70722?
In ZIP code 70722, approximately 83.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70722?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70722 is 14.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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