70653 ZIP Code, Merryville, LA
70653 is a ZIP code in Merryville, Louisiana in Beauregard Parish. It covers 265 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 70660, 75928 and 75966. 3,184 people live here in 1,304 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (85%). Median household income is $69,318, above the Louisiana median of $60,756.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Merryville, LA
- County: Beauregard County
- Land area: 265 sq mi
- Population: 3,184
- Median household income: $69,318
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,184 |
| Households | 1,304 |
| Median household income | $69,318 |
| Income per person | $33,638 |
| Median age | 41.5 |
| Homeowners | 85.4% |
| Median home value | $111,800 |
| Median rent | $602 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 34.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 35.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.9% |
| Broadband internet | 87.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.2% |
| $10–15K | 4.8% |
| $15–25K | 8.6% |
| $25–35K | 3.3% |
| $35–50K | 10.7% |
| $50–75K | 20.7% |
| $75–100K | 19.6% |
| $100–150K | 11.1% |
| $150–200K | 11.7% |
| $200K+ | 4.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.2% |
| 10–19 | 13.0% |
| 20–24 | 3.8% |
| 25–34 | 13.1% |
| 35–44 | 15.9% |
| 45–54 | 14.9% |
| 55–64 | 9.5% |
| 65–74 | 11.8% |
| 75+ | 4.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 20.4% |
| Owned outright | 46.3% |
| Rented | 11.4% |
| Vacant | 22.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 47.3% |
| Townhome | 0.3% |
| 2–4 units | 3.6% |
| 5–19 units | 0.2% |
| 20+ units | 1.0% |
| Mobile / other | 47.7% |
Businesses in 70653
37 business establishments with 271 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 11
- Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting: 6
- Transportation and Warehousing: 5
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 5
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 70660 — Singer CDP, LA (8.8 mi)
- 75928 (9.1 mi)
- 75966 — Newton city, TX (14.4 mi)
- 75933 (17 mi)
- 70652 — Longville CDP, LA (18.9 mi)
- 70633 — DeQuincy city, LA (19.4 mi)
- 70634 — DeRidder city, LA (20.8 mi)
- 70639 (22.1 mi)
Areas that include 70653
- Merryville, LA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Beauregard County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Louisiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 7: highest median household income in Beauregard Parish
- No. 4 of 7: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Beauregard Parish
- No. 4 of 7: highest share of households with children in Beauregard Parish
- No. 3 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Beauregard Parish
- No. 2 of 7: highest median age in Beauregard Parish
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 70653, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 70653 in?
- 70653 is a Merryville, LA mailing address. By land area, 4% lies inside Merryville; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 70653 in?
- 70653 is in Beauregard Parish.
- What is the population of 70653?
- About 3,184 people (±731), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,005.
- What is the median household income in 70653?
- $69,318 (±$22,166), 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 70653?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 70653 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 70653?
- The closest, measured center to center: 70660 (8.8 mi, Singer), 75928 (9.1 mi), 75966 (14.4 mi, Newton), 75933 (17 mi), 70652 (18.9 mi, Longville) and 70633 (19.4 mi, DeQuincy).
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