70639 ZIP Code — Evans, LA

Vernon County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70639 is located in Evans, Louisiana, within Vernon County. It covers approximately 63.80 square miles and serves a population of 539 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 337.

About ZIP code 70639

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $111,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,000. 61% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 70639 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

539

population

63.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70639 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70639

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70639. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Evans	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

75932 Burkeville (7.5 mi) 75966 Newton (14.7 mi) 71403 Anacoco (16.6 mi) 71461 New Llano (16.9 mi) 70634 Deridder (17.4 mi) 75977 Wiergate (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	539
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	63.80 sq mi
Water area	0.71 sq mi
Latitude	30.9676
Longitude	-93.5148
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	337

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.2%	51.2%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	32.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	13.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.3%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

539

Population

People per sq mi

56.6

Median age

$80,000

Median household income

$32,470

Per capita income

$111,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.2%

Home ownership

11.1%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

214

Housing units

5.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	102	18.9%
18 and over	437	81.1%
65 and over	115	21.3%
Median age	56.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.1%

Two or more races 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	534	99.1%
Two or more races	5	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.2%	51.2%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	32.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	13.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.3%	4.7%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 2.8%

$50k–$75k 25.0%

$75k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 32.2%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	2.8%
$50k–$75k	25.0%
$75k–$100k	15.6%
$100k–$150k	32.2%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$80,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.4%

$50k–$100k 32.6%

$100k–$150k 18.3%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k–$300k 21.1%

$300k–$500k 10.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$111,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.2%
Renter occupied	2.8%
Vacant	17.8%
Single-family detached	71.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.3%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.74

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.7%
2000–2009	23.3%
1990–1999	22.8%
1980–1989	3.7%
1970–1979	12.8%
1960–1969	17.8%
1950–1959	6.8%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	4.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.9%
2 bedrooms	19.6%
3 bedrooms	42.0%
4 bedrooms	32.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	1.7%
2 vehicles	53.3%
3 or more	42.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	78.3%
Propane / LP gas	21.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	128	71.1%
Cohabiting couple	17	9.4%
Male householder, no spouse	14	7.8%
Female householder, no spouse	21	11.7%
Households with children under 18	54	30.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	85	47.2%
Average household size	2.99

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.8%	7.4%
Married	51.9%	62.6%
Separated	5.4%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	4.2%
Divorced	11.9%	25.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.4%

HS graduate 71.8%

Some college, no degree 10.4%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 5.4%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.5%
Bachelor's or higher	5.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	14	13.1%
Elementary school	75	70.1%
High school	13	12.1%
College / grad school	5	4.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 37.2%

Retail trade 25.7%

Manufacturing 16.4%

Finance & real estate 7.5%

Education & healthcare 6.6%

Other services 4.0%

Construction 2.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	8.4%
Service	37.2%
Sales & office	28.8%
Natural resources & construction	15.5%
Production & transportation	10.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.9

Poverty

All people 11.1%

Under 18 years 18.6%

18 and over 9.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 62.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	60.6%
Retirement income	45.6%
Supplemental Security	15.0%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	20.3%
No physical activity	27.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	26.0%
Fair or poor health	16.1%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	60.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	9	2.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	21.7%
65 and over	44.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.3%
Public insurance	56.0%
No insurance	12.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	539	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	539	100.0%
Born in same state	524	97.2%
Born in different state	379	70.3%
Foreign born	15	2.8%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	228	42.3%
Italian	70	13%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	41	7.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.4%
Internet access	80.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70639

What city is ZIP code 70639 in?

ZIP code 70639 is primarily assigned to Evans, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70639 in?

ZIP code 70639 falls within Vernon County, Louisiana.

Does ZIP code 70639 have a large retiree population?

61% of households in ZIP code 70639 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 70639 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 70639 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70639?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70639?

The median home value in ZIP code 70639 is $111,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 70639 in?

ZIP code 70639 observes the CST timezone.