Walker, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70785
Livingston Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,979
- 84/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $89,103
- Median income Above-median income area
- $245,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 70785 (Walker, LA) fell -1.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 212.8 in 2023 to 209.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70785 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Walker, Livingston Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,206. The poverty rate is 11.4%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $245,000 (38% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while 83.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,041.
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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Livingston Parish, so 70785 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 70785
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Walker, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70785.
- Construction
Construction
74 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
49 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
44 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
34 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 26
Professional, scientific, and technical services
26 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 70785?
36.8
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
1.5%
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?
$89,103
Median Household Income
+49% vs state ZIP avg
$36,206
Per Capita Income
11.4%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
30.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70785 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Walker, 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)
$89,103 Top 10% higher than 90% 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
9,152housing units
9,152
Total Housing Units
8,642
Occupied Units
510
Vacant Units
2.77
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$245,000
Median Home Value
+38% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 70726
Denham Springs (70726)
50,583 residents
- 70785
Walker (70785)
20,979 residents
- 70706
Denham Springs (70706)
20,752 residents
- 70744 6,181
Holden (70744)
6,181 residents
- 70453 1,045
Pine Grove (70453)
1,045 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70785 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70785 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70706
Denham Springs (70706)
$91,070 median income
- 70785
Walker (70785)
$89,103 median income
- 70726
Denham Springs (70726)
$78,621 median income
- 70744
Holden (70744)
$61,375 median income
- 70453
Pine Grove (70453)
$60,526 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70785, 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 (20,979 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 70785 in?
ZIP code 70785 (Walker) is located in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. Livingston Parish 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.
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