Darrow, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70725

Ascension County, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,826
83/sq mi
$62,200
Median home value
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Darrow pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

2th 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 County, 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. Poverty here runs at 26.1%, with unemployment measured at 29.4%. On housing, the median home value is $62,200 (65% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 84.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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 -. To put 70725 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Ascension County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 70725?

60.2

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 29.0%
African American 71.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

595

Total Housing Units

527

Occupied Units

68

Vacant Units

1.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.4%
Renter 15.6%

$62,200

Median Home Value

-65% vs state

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70725 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Ascension County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70725 in?
ZIP code 70725 (Darrow) is located in Ascension County, Louisiana. Ascension County 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.