PlainZIP

Jackson, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70748

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

6,657
32/sq mi
$77,500
Median income
$284,700
Median home value
18.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Jackson pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 42%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
32
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70748 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70748 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jackson, East Feliciana County, Louisiana, home to 6,657 residents across 205.5 square miles, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70748 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,500 (30% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $26,101. 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.1%. Median home value sits at $284,700 (61% above the state average), median rent at $785 a month, and owner-occupancy at 76.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is -. To put 70748 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 5 additional ZIPs in East Feliciana 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 70748

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jackson, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70748.

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 70748, Jackson, 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

6,657

Population

205.5

Area (sq mi)

32

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 70748?

43.9

Median Age

63.9%

Male

36.1%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 43.9%
African American 45.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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)

How much do residents earn?

$77,500

Median Household Income

+30% vs state

$26,101

Per Capita Income

19.2%

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 70748 ranks nationally

Jackson, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$77,500 Top 42% higher than 58% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,017

Total Housing Units

1,504

Occupied Units

513

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.9%
Renter 23.1%

$284,700

Median Home Value

+61% vs state

$785

Median Rent

1991

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

+12.4%

YoY Change (2022)

214

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+114%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70748 have increased 12.4% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +114% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +11.1% 165
2019 +7.0% 177
2020 +0.3% 177
2021 +7.4% 190
2022 +12.4% 214

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 59 business establishments in ZIP 70748, employing approximately 2,613 people with a combined annual payroll of $96,300,000.

59

Businesses

2,613

Employees

$96.3M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 10 16.9%
Retail trade 9 15.3%
Health care and social assistance 8 13.6%
Wholesale trade 6 10.2%
Finance and insurance 5 8.5%
Manufacturing 4 6.8%
Transportation and warehousing 4 6.8%
Construction 3 5.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 5.1%
Other services (except public administration) 3 5.1%

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 70748 vs 70730 →

ZIP 70748 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 70748 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 70748 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 70748 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
70730 Ethel, LA 3,499 6.2 mi
70777 Slaughter, LA 4,269 9.6 mi
70789 Wilson, LA 750 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in East Feliciana County

70722 standard
Clinton, LA
Pop: 5,713
70777 standard
Slaughter, LA
Pop: 4,269
70730 standard
Ethel, LA
Pop: 3,499
70761 standard
Norwood, LA
Pop: 897
70789 standard
Wilson, LA
Pop: 750

Related Areas

East Feliciana County Jackson, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70748 in? ▼
ZIP code 70748 (Jackson) is located in East Feliciana County, Louisiana. East Feliciana County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/east-feliciana-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70748? ▼
ZIP code 70748 in Jackson, LA has a population of 6,657 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70748? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70748 is $77,500, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70748? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70748 is $284,700, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70748? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70748 is African American at 45.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70748? ▼
ZIP code 70748 has 59 business establishments employing approximately 2,613 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70748? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70748 are: Accommodation and food services (10), Retail trade (9), Health care and social assistance (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70748? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70748 increased by 12.4% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 114%. 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 70748? ▼
In ZIP code 70748, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.4% 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 70748? ▼
In ZIP code 70748, approximately 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70748? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70748 is 19.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.