Ethel, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70730
East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,499
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $64,977
- Median income Near-median income area
- $254,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ethel pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 38th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70730 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 70730 covers 178.5 square miles in Ethel, East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,499 residents on file, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70730 reports a modest median household income of $64,977 (9% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,262. The poverty rate is 14.2%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $254,600 (44% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while 87.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $738.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 38 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in East Feliciana Parish, so 70730 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 70730
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ethel, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70730.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 3
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 3
Health care and social assistance
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 70730, Ethel, 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
3,499
Population
178.5
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70730?
39.1
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
0.1%
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?
$64,977
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$33,262
Per Capita Income
14.2%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
37.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70730 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Ethel, 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)
$64,977 Top 34% higher than 66% 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
1,758housing units
1,758
Total Housing Units
1,481
Occupied Units
277
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$254,600
Median Home Value
+44% vs state ZIP avg
$738
Median Rent
1995
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
-0.9%
YoY Change (2024)
205
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+105%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 70730 have decreased 0.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +105% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -2.5% | 163 |
| 2021 | +5.0% | 171 |
| 2022 | +17.1% | 201 |
| 2023 | +3.0% | 207 |
| 2024 | -0.9% | 205 |
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 31 business establishments in ZIP 70730, employing approximately 246 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,404,000.
31
Businesses
246
Employees
$12.4M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 25.8% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 12.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 9.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 9.7% |
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 70730 vs 70748 →
ZIP 70730 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70748
Jackson (70748)
6,657 residents
- 70777
Slaughter (70777)
4,269 residents
- 70730
Ethel (70730)
3,499 residents
- 70789 750
Wilson (70789)
750 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70730 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70730 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70777
Slaughter (70777)
$85,550 median income
- 70748
Jackson (70748)
$77,500 median income
- 70730
Ethel (70730)
$64,977 median income
- 70789
Wilson (70789)
$35,000 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70730 ranks #3 of 4 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 70730, 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 (3,499 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 70730 in?
ZIP code 70730 (Ethel) 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 70730?
ZIP code 70730 in Ethel, LA has a population of 3,499 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70730?
The median household income in ZIP 70730 is $64,977, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70730?
The median home value in ZIP 70730 is $254,600, which is 8% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70730?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70730 is White at 60.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70730?
ZIP code 70730 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 246 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70730?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70730 are: Construction (8), Manufacturing (4), Professional, scientific, and technical services (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70730?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70730 decreased by 0.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 105%. 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 70730?
In ZIP code 70730, 51.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 70730?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70730 is 37.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70730?
In ZIP code 70730, approximately 87.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70730?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70730 is 14.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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