70640 ZIP Code, Fenton, LA
70640 is a ZIP code in Fenton, Louisiana in Jefferson Davis Parish. It covers 0.2 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 70591, 70650 and 70648. 196 people live here in 115 households, fewer than in most Louisiana ZIP codes. With about 920 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (65% own). Median household income is $21,938, well below the Louisiana median of $60,756; the median age is 63.4, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Fenton, LA
- County: Jefferson Davis County
- Land area: 0.2 sq mi
- Population: 196
- Median household income: $21,938
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 196 |
| Households | 115 |
| Median household income | $21,938 |
| Income per person | $18,418 |
| Median age | 63.4 |
| Homeowners | 65.2% |
| Median home value | $96,600 |
| Median rent | $619 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 12.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 42.9% |
| Broadband internet | 40.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.2% |
| $10–15K | 29.6% |
| $15–25K | 19.1% |
| $25–35K | 11.3% |
| $35–50K | 11.3% |
| $50–75K | 7.8% |
| $75–100K | 10.4% |
| $100–150K | 5.2% |
| $150–200K | 0.0% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 2.0% |
| 10–19 | 6.6% |
| 20–24 | 2.6% |
| 25–34 | 5.1% |
| 35–44 | 16.8% |
| 45–54 | 4.6% |
| 55–64 | 32.1% |
| 65–74 | 18.4% |
| 75+ | 11.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 43.7% |
| Owned outright | 15.9% |
| Rented | 31.7% |
| Vacant | 8.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 90.5% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 1.6% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 7.9% |
Businesses in 70640
5 business establishments with 19 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 70591 — Welsh town, LA (9 mi)
- 70650 — Lacassine CDP, LA (9.1 mi)
- 70648 — Kinder town, LA (9.8 mi)
- 70647 — Iowa town, LA (10.1 mi)
- 70658 — Reeves village, LA (12.9 mi)
- 70581 — Roanoke CDP, LA (13 mi)
- 70615 — Lake Charles city, LA (14.3 mi)
- 70651 (14.5 mi)
Areas that include 70640
- Fenton, LA ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Jefferson Davis County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Louisiana ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 70640, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 70640 in?
- 70640 is a Fenton, LA mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Fenton.
- What county is 70640 in?
- 70640 is in Jefferson Davis Parish.
- What is the population of 70640?
- About 196 people (±109), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 155.
- What is the median household income in 70640?
- $21,938 (±$17,441), 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 70640?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 70640 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 70640?
- The closest, measured center to center: 70591 (9 mi, Welsh), 70650 (9.1 mi, Lacassine), 70648 (9.8 mi, Kinder), 70647 (10.1 mi, Iowa), 70658 (12.9 mi, Reeves) and 70581 (13 mi, Roanoke).
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