Jackson, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70748
East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,657
- 32/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $77,500
- Median income Near-median income area
- $284,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,101. The poverty rate is 19.2%, with unemployment at 7.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $284,700 (61% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while 76.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $785.
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 -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in East Feliciana Parish, so 70748 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 70748
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jackson, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70748.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
6 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
5 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 70748?
43.9
Median Age
63.9%
Male
36.1%
Female
0.4%
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?
$77,500
Median Household Income
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$26,101
Per Capita Income
19.2%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 70748 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Jackson, 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)
$77,500 Top 20% higher than 80% 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
2,017housing units
2,017
Total Housing Units
1,504
Occupied Units
513
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$284,700
Median Home Value
+61% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 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 70748 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70748 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 70748 ranks #2 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 70748, 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 (6,657 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 70748 in?
ZIP code 70748 (Jackson) 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 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.
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