| ZIP Code | 70546 |
|---|---|
| City | Jennings |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Jefferson Davis County |
| Area Code | 337 |
| Elevation | 18 ft |
| Latitude | 30.266368 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -92.673552 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 22053 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.3 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.56 |
| Below Poverty | 16.7% ▲ 67% above avg |
| College Grads | 22.9% ▼ 41% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.0% ▼ 17% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 149 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,788 (43.7%) |
| Some College | 1,654 (19.1%) |
| Associates | 1,092 (12.6%) |
| Bachelors | 629 (7.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,360 (15.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $52,353 ▼ 31% below avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $152,400 ▼ 45% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $887/mo ↑ 47% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,288 |
| Vacant Units | 1,250 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,288 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,250 |
| Owner Occupied | 69.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
ZIP code 70546 is located in Jennings, Louisiana, within Jefferson Davis County. With a population of 15,821, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.3 years. Economically, 70546 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $52,353 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 70546 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $152,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $887 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 69.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 70546 is primarily White (75.84%). Residents are less-educated — 22.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.7%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 70546 stands at 4.0%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 70546 in Jennings, LA is characterized as working-class, less-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 15,821 residents, a median household income of $52,353, and a median home value of $152,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Louisiana.