Darrow, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70725
Ascension Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,826
- 83/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $62,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 0.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Darrow pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 2nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 83
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70725 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 70725 covers 22.0 square miles in Darrow, Ascension Parish, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,826 residents on file, a density of 83 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 70725, but per-capita income is $36,559. Economic pressure is pronounced: 26.1% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 29.4%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $62,200 (65% below the average Louisiana ZIP); owner occupancy is 84.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ascension Parish, so 70725 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 70725
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Darrow, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70725.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 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 70725, Darrow, 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
1,826
Population
22.0
Area (sq mi)
83
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70725?
60.2
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
0.0%
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?
$36,559
Per Capita Income
26.1%
Poverty Rate
29.4%
Unemployment Rate
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
595housing units
595
Total Housing Units
527
Occupied Units
68
Vacant Units
1.79
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$62,200
Median Home Value
-65% vs state ZIP avg
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 70725, employing approximately 228 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,013,000.
25
Businesses
228
Employees
$23.0M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 20.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 16.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 16.0% |
| Construction | 3 | 12.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 12.0% |
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 70725 vs 70346 →
ZIP 70725 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70737
Gonzales (70737)
38,643 residents
- 70346 10,925
Donaldsonville (70346)
10,925 residents
- 70734 7,554
Geismar (70734)
7,554 residents
- 70341 4,449
Belle Rose (70341)
4,449 residents
- 70778 2,291
Sorrento (70778)
2,291 residents
- 70086 1,969
Saint James (70086)
1,969 residents
- 70725 1,826
Darrow (70725)
1,826 residents
- 70723 1,759
Convent (70723)
1,759 residents
- 70393 774
Plattenville (70393)
774 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70725 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70346 | Donaldsonville, LA | 10,925 | 4.2 mi |
| 70734 | Geismar, LA | 7,554 | 5.6 mi |
| 70778 | Sorrento, LA | 2,291 | 6.0 mi |
| 70737 | Gonzales, LA | 38,643 | 6.9 mi |
| 70086 | Saint James, LA | 1,969 | 8.4 mi |
| 70393 | Plattenville, LA | 774 | 10.1 mi |
| 70723 | Convent, LA | 1,759 | 8.7 mi |
| 70341 | Belle Rose, LA | 4,449 | 9.5 mi |
| 70721 | Carville, LA | 701 | 9.8 mi |
| 70391 | Paincourtville, LA | 202 | 11.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70725, 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 (1,826 here; floor ≥1,000).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What parish is ZIP code 70725 in?
ZIP code 70725 (Darrow) is located in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. Ascension Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ascension-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70725?
ZIP code 70725 in Darrow, LA has a population of 1,826 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70725?
The median home value in ZIP 70725 is $62,200, which is 78% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70725?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70725 is African American at 71.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70725?
ZIP code 70725 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 228 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70725?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70725 are: Transportation and warehousing (5), Real estate and rental and leasing (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70725?
In ZIP code 70725, approximately 84.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70725?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70725 is 26.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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