70655 ZIP Code, Oberlin, LA
70655 is a ZIP code in Oberlin, Louisiana in Allen Parish. It covers 125 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 70654, 70532 and 70648. 3,047 people live here in 1,120 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (72%). Median household income is $50,893, below the Louisiana median of $60,756; 44% of households have children under 18.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Oberlin, LA
- County: Allen County
- Land area: 125 sq mi
- Population: 3,047
- Median household income: $50,893
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,047 |
| Households | 1,120 |
| Median household income | $50,893 |
| Income per person | $25,281 |
| Median age | 37.1 |
| Homeowners | 71.8% |
| Median home value | $90,600 |
| Median rent | $448 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 17.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 43.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.5% |
| Broadband internet | 84.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 11.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.2% |
| $10–15K | 9.3% |
| $15–25K | 8.8% |
| $25–35K | 18.4% |
| $35–50K | 8.4% |
| $50–75K | 17.3% |
| $75–100K | 11.4% |
| $100–150K | 7.0% |
| $150–200K | 13.3% |
| $200K+ | 1.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.4% |
| 10–19 | 20.0% |
| 20–24 | 9.2% |
| 25–34 | 11.1% |
| 35–44 | 8.2% |
| 45–54 | 16.7% |
| 55–64 | 9.4% |
| 65–74 | 10.5% |
| 75+ | 5.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 9.7% |
| Owned outright | 50.9% |
| Rented | 23.8% |
| Vacant | 15.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 55.1% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 17.0% |
| 5–19 units | 2.4% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 25.6% |
Businesses in 70655
35 business establishments with 180 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 10
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 9
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 5
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 70654 (10.4 mi)
- 70532 — Elton town, LA (10.7 mi)
- 70648 — Kinder town, LA (13.2 mi)
- 70554 — Reddell CDP, LA (13.4 mi)
- 71463 — Oakdale city, LA (13.4 mi)
- 70515 — Basile town, LA (14.5 mi)
- 70651 (15 mi)
- 70638 — Elizabeth village, LA (15.4 mi)
Areas that include 70655
- Oberlin, LA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Allen County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Louisiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 6: highest median household income in Allen Parish
- No. 5 of 6: highest median home value in Allen Parish
- No. 5 of 6: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Allen Parish
- No. 1 of 6: highest share of households with children in Allen Parish
- No. 3 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Allen Parish
- No. 3 of 6: lowest median age in Allen Parish
- No. 5 of 6: highest median age in Allen Parish
- No. 1 of 6: fastest population growth in Allen Parish
Mail every home in 70655
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 70655, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 70655 in?
- 70655 is a Oberlin, LA mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Oberlin; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 70655 in?
- 70655 is in Allen Parish.
- What is the population of 70655?
- About 3,047 people (±521), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,414.
- What is the median household income in 70655?
- $50,893 (±$10,401), 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 70655?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 70655 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 70655?
- The closest, measured center to center: 70654 (10.4 mi), 70532 (10.7 mi, Elton), 70648 (13.2 mi, Kinder), 70554 (13.4 mi, Reddell), 71463 (13.4 mi, Oakdale) and 70515 (14.5 mi, Basile).
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