PlainZIP

Slaughter, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70777

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

4,269
26/sq mi
$85,550
Median income
$247,000
Median home value
16.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 31%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
26
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70777 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70777 covers 162.3 square miles in Slaughter, East Feliciana County, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,269 residents on file, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70777 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,550 (43% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $40,564. 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.4%. The typical home here is valued at $247,000 (39% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,579 monthly, and 90.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 34 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 70777, plus 5 more within East Feliciana County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 70777

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Slaughter, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70777.

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 70777, Slaughter, 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

4,269

Population

162.3

Area (sq mi)

26

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70777?

44.3

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 82.7%
African American 12.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$85,550

Median Household Income

+43% vs state

$40,564

Per Capita Income

14.0%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

34.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70777 ranks nationally

Slaughter, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$85,550 Top 31% higher than 69% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 53.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,711

Total Housing Units

1,573

Occupied Units

138

Vacant Units

2.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.2%
Renter 9.8%

$247,000

Median Home Value

+39% vs state

$1,579

Median Rent

1990

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

-5.0%

YoY Change (2024)

225

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+125%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70777 have decreased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +125% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.5% 194
2021 +7.5% 208
2022 +7.9% 225
2023 +5.5% 237
2024 -5.0% 225

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 48 business establishments in ZIP 70777, employing approximately 455 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,344,000.

48

Businesses

455

Employees

$26.3M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 11 22.9%
Other services (except public administration) 6 12.5%
Manufacturing 4 8.3%
Retail trade 4 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 8.3%
Health care and social assistance 4 8.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 6.3%
Transportation and warehousing 3 6.3%

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 70777 vs 70730 →

ZIP 70777 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 70777 ranks #5 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 70777 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 70777 ranks #3 of 7 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 5.7 mi
70770 Pride, LA 2,923 7.5 mi
70791 Zachary, LA 24,918 7.8 mi
70748 Jackson, LA 6,657 9.6 mi
70739 Greenwell Springs, LA 12,486 11.3 mi
70722 Clinton, LA 5,713 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in East Feliciana County

70748 standard
Jackson, LA
Pop: 6,657
70722 standard
Clinton, LA
Pop: 5,713
70730 standard
Ethel, LA
Pop: 3,499
70761 standard
Norwood, LA
Pop: 897
70789 standard
Wilson, LA
Pop: 750

Related Areas

East Feliciana County Slaughter, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70777 in? ▼
ZIP code 70777 (Slaughter) 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 70777? ▼
ZIP code 70777 in Slaughter, LA has a population of 4,269 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70777? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70777 is $85,550, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70777? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70777 is $247,000, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70777? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70777 is White at 82.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70777? ▼
ZIP code 70777 has 48 business establishments employing approximately 455 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70777? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70777 are: Construction (11), Other services (except public administration) (6), Manufacturing (4). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70777? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70777 decreased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 125%. 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 70777? ▼
In ZIP code 70777, 53.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.1% 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 70777? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70777 is 34.1 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 70777? ▼
In ZIP code 70777, approximately 90.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70777? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70777 is 14.0% 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.