PlainZIP

Wilson, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70789

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

750
13/sq mi
$35,000
Median income
$120,800
Median home value
5.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wilson pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
17th pct
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70789 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70789 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wilson, East Feliciana County, Louisiana, home to just 750 residents across 60.0 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70789 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $35,000 (41% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $15,695. 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.1%. On housing, the median home value is $120,800 (32% below the state average) with median rent at $381 per month, and 82.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 5.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is -. To put 70789 in local context, 4 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 →

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 70789, Wilson, 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

750

Population

60.0

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70789?

43.2

Median Age

43.6%

Male

56.4%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 9.1%
African American 90.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$35,000

Median Household Income

-41% vs state

$15,695

Per Capita Income

18.0%

Poverty Rate

1.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 70789 ranks nationally

Wilson, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$35,000 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 44.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.5%

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

What does housing look like?

374

Total Housing Units

284

Occupied Units

90

Vacant Units

3.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.7%
Renter 17.3%

$120,800

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$381

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 70789, employing approximately 48 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,236,000.

5

Businesses

48

Employees

$1.2M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 60.0%

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 70789 vs 70761 →

ZIP 70789 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 70789 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 70789 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 70789 ranks #5 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
70761 Norwood, LA 897 4.6 mi
70730 Ethel, LA 3,499 8.1 mi
39631 Centreville, MS 3,732 10.1 mi
70748 Jackson, LA 6,657 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in East Feliciana County

70748 standard
Jackson, LA
Pop: 6,657
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

Related Areas

East Feliciana County Wilson, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70789 in? ▼
ZIP code 70789 (Wilson) 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 70789? ▼
ZIP code 70789 in Wilson, LA has a population of 750 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70789? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70789 is $35,000, which is 54% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70789? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70789 is $120,800, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70789? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70789 is African American at 90.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70789? ▼
ZIP code 70789 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 48 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70789? ▼
In ZIP code 70789, 44.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.5% 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 70789? ▼
In ZIP code 70789, approximately 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70789? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70789 is 18.0% 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.