70546 ZIP Code — Jennings, LA

Jefferson Davis County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70546 is located in Jennings, Louisiana, within Jefferson Davis County. It covers approximately 152.68 square miles and serves a population of 16,526 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 337.

About ZIP code 70546

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $148,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $49,339. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 70546 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

16,526

population

152.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70546 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70546

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70546. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jennings	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70581 Roanoke (4.8 mi) 70537 Evangeline (6.5 mi) 70531 Egan (9.1 mi) 70591 Welsh (9.4 mi) 70543 Iota (11.5 mi) 70549 Lake Arthur (12.5 mi) 70559 Morse (12.9 mi) 70515 Basile (16.1 mi) 70526 Crowley (16.5 mi) 70532 Elton (17 mi) 70542 Gueydan (17 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	16,526
Population density	108 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	152.68 sq mi
Water area	1.30 sq mi
Latitude	30.2404
Longitude	-92.6715
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	56.0%	54.8%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	23.6%	25.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	14.8%	15.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	5.6%	4.0%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

16,526

Population

108

People per sq mi

36.0

Median age

$49,339

Median household income

$33,167

Per capita income

$148,800

Median home value

$811

Median monthly rent

72.6%

Home ownership

16.8%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

5,782

Housing units

14.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

624

Under 5

634

590

5–9

598

765

10–14

776

520

15–19

527

301

20–24

305

1,115

25–34

1,131

1,124

35–44

1,142

737

45–54

749

534

55–59

543

416

60–64

423

799

65–74

812

522

75–84

530

153

85+

156

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,731	28.6%
18 and over	11,795	71.4%
65 and over	2,972	18.0%
Median age	36.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.9%

Black or African American 14.8%

Two or more races 5.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Other race 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	12,907	75.9%
Black or African American	2,511	14.8%
Two or more races	888	5.2%
Hispanic or Latino	487	2.9%
Other race	184	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	36	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.0%	54.8%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	23.6%	25.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	14.8%	15.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	5.6%	4.0%	4.7%

Under $10k 7.5%

$10k–$15k 7.9%

$15k–$25k 11.3%

$25k–$35k 11.9%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$50k–$75k 13.7%

$75k–$100k 7.8%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.5%
$10k–$15k	7.9%
$15k–$25k	11.3%
$25k–$35k	11.9%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$50k–$75k	13.7%
$75k–$100k	7.8%
$100k–$150k	15.0%
$150k–$200k	7.9%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$49,339

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.0%

$50k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 20.0%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k–$300k 22.6%

$300k–$500k 8.2%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$148,800
Median rent / month	$811
Owner occupied	72.6%
Renter occupied	27.4%
Vacant	15.8%
Single-family detached	77.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	15.5%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	6.2%
2000–2009	13.1%
1990–1999	12.0%
1980–1989	11.1%
1970–1979	19.5%
1960–1969	11.1%
1950–1959	15.3%
1940–1949	6.8%
1939 or earlier	4.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	5.5%
2 bedrooms	22.3%
3 bedrooms	58.8%
4 bedrooms	11.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	37.0%
2 vehicles	36.6%
3 or more	20.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.6%
Electricity	67.8%
Propane / LP gas	0.2%
Wood	0.2%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,951	46.6%
Cohabiting couple	447	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	1,062	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	1,870	29.5%
Households with children under 18	2,529	40.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,042	32.3%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.6%	22.1%
Married	53.4%	45.8%
Separated	1.2%	4.5%
Widowed	5.0%	14.2%
Divorced	11.9%	13.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.6%

Some HS, no diploma 13.9%

HS graduate 41.6%

Some college, no degree 18.4%

Associate's degree 5.6%

Bachelor's degree 8.6%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.5%
Bachelor's or higher	14.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	421	10.1%
Kindergarten	224	5.4%
Elementary school	2,125	51.1%
High school	927	22.3%
College / grad school	464	11.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.6%

Agriculture & mining 13.5%

Manufacturing 11.4%

Construction 10.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.1%

Retail trade 8.6%

Professional & management 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Public administration 3.9%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Other services 3.2%

Information 1.2%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.3%
Service	24.5%
Sales & office	16.2%
Natural resources & construction	20.3%
Production & transportation	9.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.9%
Government	16.4%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.3%
Carpool	12.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	2.8%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.1

Poverty

All people 16.8%

Under 18 years 17.6%

18 and over 16.5%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 46.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.3%
Retirement income	18.3%
Supplemental Security	8.7%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.6%
High blood pressure	40.1%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.6%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	35.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	26.2%
Fair or poor health	22.1%
Poor mental health	18.5%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	16.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	51.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	21.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	719	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	6.2%
18–64 years	14.5%
65 and over	38.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.8%
Public insurance	48.1%
No insurance	6.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	15,268	92.4%
Spanish	55	0.4%
Other Indo-European	1	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	54	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	16,368	99.0%
Born in same state	16,316	98.7%
Born in different state	14,511	87.8%
Foreign born	52	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	158	1.0%
Not a US citizen	46	29.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
German	1,742	10.5%
Arab	987	6%
Italian	798	4.8%
French	786	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	45	0.3%
Norwegian	23	0.1%
Polish	12	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.3%
Internet access	86.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70546

What city is ZIP code 70546 in?

ZIP code 70546 is primarily assigned to Jennings, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70546 in?

ZIP code 70546 falls within Jefferson Davis County, Louisiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70546?

15% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 70546?

17% of residents in ZIP code 70546 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 70546 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 70546 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70546?

The median home value in ZIP code 70546 is $148,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 70546 in?

ZIP code 70546 observes the CST timezone.