70556 ZIP Code, Mermentau, LA
70556 is a ZIP code in Mermentau, Louisiana in Acadia Parish. It covers 1.8 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 70537, 70531 and 70559. 627 people live here in 317 households. With about 354 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (86%). Median household income is $117,764, well above the Louisiana median of $60,756; the median age is 64.0, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Mermentau, LA
- County: Acadia County
- Land area: 1.8 sq mi
- Population: 627
- Median household income: $117,764
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 627 |
| Households | 317 |
| Median household income | $117,764 |
| Income per person | $24,407 |
| Median age | 64 |
| Homeowners | 86.1% |
| Median home value | $55,300 |
| Median rent | $478 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 6.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 2.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.4% |
| Broadband internet | 38.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 8.2% |
| $10–15K | 2.8% |
| $15–25K | 7.9% |
| $25–35K | 1.3% |
| $35–50K | 11.7% |
| $50–75K | 7.3% |
| $75–100K | 5.4% |
| $100–150K | 55.5% |
| $150–200K | 0.0% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 5.9% |
| 10–19 | 9.5% |
| 20–24 | 4.0% |
| 25–34 | 7.3% |
| 35–44 | 5.3% |
| 45–54 | 11.0% |
| 55–64 | 7.3% |
| 65–74 | 42.1% |
| 75+ | 7.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 6.6% |
| Owned outright | 71.2% |
| Rented | 12.5% |
| Vacant | 9.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 84.9% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 6.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.9% |
| 20+ units | 4.8% |
| Mobile / other | 3.4% |
Businesses in 70556
16 business establishments with 309 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 70537 (4.3 mi)
- 70531 — Egan CDP, LA (5.7 mi)
- 70559 — Morse village, LA (5.7 mi)
- 70546 — Jennings city, LA (7.5 mi)
- 70534 — Estherwood village, LA (7.9 mi)
- 70581 — Roanoke CDP, LA (10.3 mi)
- 70543 — Iota town, LA (11.2 mi)
- 70526 — Crowley city, LA (12.3 mi)
Areas that include 70556
- Mermentau, LA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Acadia County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Louisiana ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 70556, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 70556 in?
- 70556 is a Mermentau, LA mailing address. By land area, 94% lies inside Mermentau; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 70556 in?
- 70556 is in Acadia Parish.
- What is the population of 70556?
- About 627 people (±316), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 545.
- What is the median household income in 70556?
- $117,764 (±$101,037), compared with $60,756 for Louisiana as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 70556?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 70556 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 70556?
- The closest, measured center to center: 70537 (4.3 mi), 70531 (5.7 mi, Egan), 70559 (5.7 mi, Morse), 70546 (7.5 mi, Jennings), 70534 (7.9 mi, Estherwood) and 70581 (10.3 mi, Roanoke).
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