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Walker, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70785

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

20,979
84/sq mi
$89,103
Median income
$245,000
Median home value
18.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 44%
home value, US ZIPs
84
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70785 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70785 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Walker, Livingston County, Louisiana, with 20,979 residents across 249.2 square miles, a density of 84 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70785 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,103 (49% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $36,206. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.5%. Housing costs here run $245,000 for a typical home value (38% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,041 a month; 83.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 31 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 70785, plus 6 more within Livingston 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 70785

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Walker, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70785.

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 70785, Walker, 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

20,979

Population

249.2

Area (sq mi)

84

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70785?

36.8

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 86.2%
African American 7.3%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$89,103

Median Household Income

+49% vs state

$36,206

Per Capita Income

11.4%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

30.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70785 ranks nationally

Walker, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$89,103 Top 28% higher than 72% 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 58.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.4%

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

What does housing look like?

9,152

Total Housing Units

8,642

Occupied Units

510

Vacant Units

2.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.8%
Renter 16.2%

$245,000

Median Home Value

+38% vs state

$1,041

Median Rent

2002

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

-1.8%

YoY Change (2024)

209

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+109%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70785 have decreased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 166
2021 +8.7% 181
2022 +8.8% 196
2023 +8.3% 213
2024 -1.8% 209

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 355 business establishments in ZIP 70785, employing approximately 5,244 people with a combined annual payroll of $286,432,000.

355

Businesses

5,244

Employees

$286.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 74 20.9%
Retail trade 49 13.8%
Other services (except public administration) 44 12.4%
Accommodation and food services 34 9.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 26 7.3%
Health care and social assistance 25 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 6.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 4.5%
Finance and insurance 15 4.2%
Transportation and warehousing 12 3.4%
Manufacturing 11 3.1%
Wholesale trade 11 3.1%
Information 4 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.8%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 70785 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 70785 ranks #2 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 70785 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 70785 ranks #2 of 5 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
70706 Denham Springs, LA 20,752 6.2 mi
70744 Holden, LA 6,181 8.5 mi
70453 Pine Grove, LA 1,045 9.8 mi
70726 Denham Springs, LA 50,583 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Livingston County

70726 standard
Denham Springs, LA
Pop: 50,583
70706 standard
Denham Springs, LA
Pop: 20,752
70754 standard
Livingston, LA
Pop: 10,170
70744 standard
Holden, LA
Pop: 6,181
70462 standard
Springfield, LA
Pop: 5,699
70711 standard
Albany, LA
Pop: 5,266

Related Areas

Livingston County Walker, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70785 in? ▼
ZIP code 70785 (Walker) is located in Livingston County, Louisiana. Livingston County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/livingston-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70785? ▼
ZIP code 70785 in Walker, LA has a population of 20,979 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70785? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70785 is $89,103, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70785? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70785 is $245,000, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70785? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70785 is White at 86.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70785? ▼
ZIP code 70785 has 355 business establishments employing approximately 5,244 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70785? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70785 are: Construction (74), Retail trade (49), Other services (except public administration) (44). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70785? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70785 decreased by 1.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 109%. 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 70785? ▼
In ZIP code 70785, 58.3% 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 is the average commute time in ZIP 70785? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70785 is 30.5 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 70785? ▼
In ZIP code 70785, approximately 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70785? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70785 is 11.4% 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.