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Vernon County
Pitkin, LA
70656
70656 ZIP Code — Pitkin, LA
Vernon County, Louisiana
ZIP code 70656 is located in
Pitkin ,
Louisiana ,
within Vernon County .
It covers approximately 316.00 square miles and serves a population of
3,143 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 318 .
About ZIP code 70656
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $64,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $57,551. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 51% 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. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 70656 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
3,143
Population density
10 / sq mi
State FIPS
22
County FIPS
115
Geography
Land area
316.00 sq mi
Water area
0.29 sq mi
Latitude
30.9742
Longitude
-92.9463
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
318
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.0%
51.2%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
30.7%
32.8%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
15.8%
13.8%
18.3%
Over $200k
3.6%
2.3%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$57,551
Median household income
$1,258
Median monthly rent
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 874 27.8% 18 and over 2,269 72.2% 65 and over 620 19.7% Median age 41.6 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.4%
Group Count % White 2,945 92.8% Two or more races 152 4.8% American Indian / Alaska Native 46 1.4% Hispanic or Latino 31 1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.0%
51.2%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
30.7%
32.8%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
15.8%
13.8%
18.3%
Over $200k
3.6%
2.3%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 9.6% $10k–$15k 3.3% $15k–$25k 13.5% $25k–$35k 9.4% $35k–$50k 5.3% $50k–$75k 21.4% $75k–$100k 9.0% $100k–$150k 15.7% $150k–$200k 6.9% $200k+ 6.1% Median income $57,551
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $64,000 Median rent / month $1,258 Owner occupied 89.5% Renter occupied 10.5% Vacant 31.6% Single-family detached 52.2% Large apartment buildings 0.3% Mobile homes 41.8% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.43
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 10.7% 2000–2009 20.4% 1990–1999 7.6% 1980–1989 13.1% 1970–1979 9.9% 1960–1969 17.3% 1950–1959 11.9% 1940–1949 4.5% 1939 or earlier 4.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 10.5% 2 bedrooms 16.5% 3 bedrooms 61.1% 4 bedrooms 11.8% 5+ bedrooms 0.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.2% 1 vehicle 33.3% 2 vehicles 35.5% 3 or more 25.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 5.3% Electricity 90.0% Propane / LP gas 2.5% Wood 0.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 712 56.7% Cohabiting couple 64 5.1% Male householder, no spouse 280 22.3% Female householder, no spouse 199 15.9% Households with children under 18 416 33.1% Households with seniors (65+) 485 38.6% Average household size 2.50
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 17.7% 16.6% Married 59.0% 69.0% Separated 4.4% 0.1% Widowed 14.7% 7.7% Divorced 4.2% 6.6%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
10.4%
Some college, no degree
14.2%
Graduate / professional
3.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 81.1% Bachelor's or higher 7.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 25 4.0% Kindergarten 49 7.8% Elementary school 329 52.6% High school 186 29.7% College / grad school 37 5.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.1%
Transportation & utilities
7.9%
Public administration
6.0%
Agriculture & mining
4.6%
Professional & management
4.0%
Finance & real estate
1.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 28.8% Service 8.3% Sales & office 15.6% Natural resources & construction 20.7% Production & transportation 26.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 62.8% Government 19.5% Self-employed 17.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 79.6% Carpool 13.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.3% Work from home 0.0% Other means 6.1% Avg commute (minutes) 37.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
10.5%
Female-led households
34.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 50.5% Retirement income 17.6% Supplemental Security 3.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 10.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 41.7% High blood pressure 40.2% High cholesterol 38.5% Diabetes 13.3% Heart disease 8.6% Stroke 4.2% Asthma 9.7% Arthritis 30.1% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 10.7% Cancer 6.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 26.1% Binge drinking 18.7% No physical activity 33.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.9% Depression 28.4% Fair or poor health 21.8% Poor mental health 19.0% Poor physical health 15.1% No health insurance 15.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.2% Visited dentist 52.3% Cholesterol screening 87.2% Teeth loss 21.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 62 2.9%
Disability % Any disability 20.1% Under 18 3.7% 18–64 years 22.8% 65 and over 36.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 50.8% Public insurance 50.6% No insurance 13.3% Uninsured under 19 7.9%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,949 93.8% Spanish 4 0.1% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 4 0.1% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 3,116 99.1% Born in same state 3,116 99.1% Born in different state 2,687 85.5% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 27 0.9% Not a US citizen 15 55.6%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 868 27.6% French 482 15.3%
Ancestry Count % Italian 181 5.8% English 20 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.9% Internet access 86.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70656
What city is ZIP code 70656 in?
ZIP code 70656 is primarily assigned to Pitkin, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 70656 in?
ZIP code 70656 falls within Vernon County, Louisiana.
Does ZIP code 70656 have a large retiree population?
51% of households in ZIP code 70656 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 70656?
8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 70656 mostly owner-occupied?
90% of occupied units in ZIP code 70656 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70656?
18% of residents in ZIP code 70656 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 70656 in?
ZIP code 70656 observes the CST timezone.
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