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East Feliciana County
Norwood, LA
70761
70761 ZIP Code — Norwood, LA
East Feliciana County, Louisiana
ZIP code 70761 is located in
Norwood ,
Louisiana ,
within East Feliciana County .
It covers approximately 64.69 square miles and serves a population of
358 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 225 .
About ZIP code 70761
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 $187,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $42,150. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 47% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 70761 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
358
Population density
6 / sq mi
State FIPS
22
County FIPS
037
Geography
Land area
64.69 sq mi
Water area
0.11 sq mi
Latitude
30.9593
Longitude
-91.0108
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
225
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
61.6%
46.4%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
23.7%
26.2%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
14.6%
23.5%
18.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.9%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$42,150
Median household income
$187,500
Median home value
20.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 47 13.1% 18 and over 311 86.9% 65 and over 53 14.8% Median age 59.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
39.7%
Group Count % White 208 58.1% Black or African American 142 39.7% Two or more races 8 2.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
61.6%
46.4%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
23.7%
26.2%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
14.6%
23.5%
18.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.9%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 19.9% $10k–$15k 1.5% $15k–$25k 4.0% $25k–$35k 8.0% $35k–$50k 19.4% $50k–$75k 14.4% $75k–$100k 23.4% $100k–$150k 6.5% $150k–$200k 2.0% $200k+ 1.0% Median income $42,150
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $187,500 Median rent / month $850 Owner occupied 90.0% Renter occupied 10.0% Vacant 47.7% Single-family detached 75.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 24.7% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 1.78
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 14.8% 2000–2009 0.5% 1990–1999 14.8% 1980–1989 24.7% 1970–1979 26.0% 1960–1969 0.3% 1950–1959 8.6% 1940–1949 1.8% 1939 or earlier 8.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.3% 2 bedrooms 13.8% 3 bedrooms 69.5% 4 bedrooms 12.0% 5+ bedrooms 4.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.0% 1 vehicle 29.9% 2 vehicles 42.3% 3 or more 22.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 27.4% Electricity 68.7% Propane / LP gas 0.5% Wood 3.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 85 42.3% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 49 24.4% Female householder, no spouse 67 33.3% Households with children under 18 30 14.9% Households with seniors (65+) 48 23.9% Average household size 1.78
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 22.4% 20.2% Married 50.3% 53.2% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 20.2% Divorced 27.3% 6.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
20.1%
Graduate / professional
6.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.4% Bachelor's or higher 20.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 2 6.5% Kindergarten 11 35.5% Elementary school 8 25.8% High school 8 25.8% College / grad school 2 6.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
48.3%
Public administration
23.3%
Professional & management
10.0%
Transportation & utilities
6.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 52.5% Service 21.7% Sales & office 10.0% Natural resources & construction 10.8% Production & transportation 5.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 39.2% Government 60.8% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 85.0% Carpool 15.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 31.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
7.1%
Female-led households
25.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 46.8% Retirement income 37.8% Supplemental Security 2.5% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 1.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 41.2% High blood pressure 45.6% High cholesterol 37.3% Diabetes 15.9% Heart disease 7.6% Stroke 4.6% Asthma 10.0% Arthritis 28.8% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 8.0% Cancer 6.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.0% Binge drinking 16.3% No physical activity 32.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 38.6% Depression 22.6% Fair or poor health 20.7% Poor mental health 16.6% Poor physical health 13.0% No health insurance 14.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 81.8% Visited dentist 56.8% Cholesterol screening 91.5% Teeth loss 18.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 36 11.6%
Disability % Any disability 21.5% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 24.8% 65 and over 24.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 60.1% Public insurance 43.6% No insurance 5.3% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 338 94.4% Spanish 2 0.6% Other Indo-European 2 0.6% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 356 99.4% Born in same state 349 97.5% Born in different state 279 77.9% Foreign born 7 2.0% Naturalized citizen 2 0.6% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 54 15.1% Arab 26 7.3%
Ancestry Count % French 12 3.4% Polish 7 2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 56.1% Internet access 94.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70761
What city is ZIP code 70761 in?
ZIP code 70761 is primarily assigned to Norwood, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 70761 in?
ZIP code 70761 falls within East Feliciana County, Louisiana.
Is ZIP code 70761 mostly owner-occupied?
90% of occupied units in ZIP code 70761 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 70761 have a large retiree population?
47% of households in ZIP code 70761 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70761?
18% of residents in ZIP code 70761 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 70761 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 70761 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 70761 in?
ZIP code 70761 observes the CST timezone.
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