70712 ZIP Code — Angola, LA

West Feliciana County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70712 is located in Angola, Louisiana, within West Feliciana County. It covers approximately 20.56 square miles and serves a population of 3,897 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 225.

About ZIP code 70712

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 91%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($82,019) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is service, with public administration as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 48 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (29%), poor mental health (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

3,897

population

20.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70712 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70712

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70712. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Angola	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,897
Population density	190 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	20.56 sq mi
Water area	1.09 sq mi
Latitude	30.9671
Longitude	-91.6006
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	225

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	16.8%	41.5%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	62.1%	28.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	8.4%	23.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	12.6%	7.3%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,897

Population

190

People per sq mi

49.1

Median age

$82,019

Median household income

$7,412

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

8.6%

Home ownership

3.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

5.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

483

25–34

654

35–44

1,121

45–54

416

55–59

273

60–64

547

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	102	2.6%
18 and over	3,795	97.4%
65 and over	668	17.1%
Median age	49.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 58.6%

White 32%

Two or more races 5.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%

Other race 0.6%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	2,334	58.6%
White	1,274	32%
Two or more races	206	5.2%
Hispanic or Latino	85	2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	53	1.3%
Other race	22	0.6%
Asian	8	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	16.8%	41.5%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	62.1%	28.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	8.4%	23.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	12.6%	7.3%	4.7%

$35k–$50k 10.1%

$50k–$75k 20.9%

$75k–$100k 37.4%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k+ 10.1%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	10.1%
$50k–$75k	20.9%
$75k–$100k	37.4%
$100k–$150k	19.4%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
$200k+	10.1%
Median income	$82,019

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 100.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	8.6%
Renter occupied	91.4%
Vacant	8.6%
Single-family detached	74.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.1%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	13.8%
1990–1999	11.8%
1980–1989	17.8%
1970–1979	17.1%
1960–1969	20.4%
1950–1959	10.5%
1940–1949	8.6%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	36.8%
3 bedrooms	53.3%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	9.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	40.3%
2 vehicles	49.6%
3 or more	10.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	62.6%
Electricity	37.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	66	47.5%
Cohabiting couple	18	12.9%
Male householder, no spouse	23	16.5%
Female householder, no spouse	32	23.0%
Households with children under 18	43	30.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	9	6.5%
Average household size	3.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	62.7%	34.3%
Married	8.5%	25.7%
Separated	3.8%	8.6%
Widowed	4.7%	25.0%
Divorced	20.3%	6.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.6%

Some HS, no diploma 29.2%

HS graduate 38.7%

Some college, no degree 10.9%

Associate's degree 3.9%

Bachelor's degree 2.5%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	59.2%
Bachelor's or higher	5.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	22	7.7%
High school	152	53.0%
College / grad school	113	39.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 50.8%

Education & healthcare 23.5%

Construction 11.7%

Transportation & utilities 9.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.5%
Service	34.8%
Sales & office	3.0%
Natural resources & construction	18.2%
Production & transportation	9.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	49.2%
Government	50.8%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.6%
Carpool	12.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	48.2

Poverty

All people 3.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	6.5%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	29.1%
High cholesterol	31.0%
Diabetes	8.2%
Heart disease	4.7%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	19.9%
Kidney disease	2.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	3.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.0%
Binge drinking	24.9%
No physical activity	29.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	32.3%
Fair or poor health	18.2%
Poor mental health	22.2%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	17.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.5%
Visited dentist	52.3%
Cholesterol screening	82.7%
Teeth loss	19.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	404	10.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.1%
Under 18	18.6%
18–64 years	1.6%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.8%
Public insurance	24.2%
No insurance	16.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,851	98.8%
Spanish	55	1.4%
Other Indo-European	55	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,816	97.9%
Born in same state	3,802	97.6%
Born in different state	3,167	81.3%
Foreign born	14	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	81	2.1%
Not a US citizen	12	14.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	505	13%
Italian	130	3.3%
French	67	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	38	1%
English	24	0.6%
Polish	20	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	3.6%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70712

What city is ZIP code 70712 in?

ZIP code 70712 is primarily assigned to Angola, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70712 in?

ZIP code 70712 falls within West Feliciana County, Louisiana.

Is ZIP code 70712 mostly rentals?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 70712 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70712?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 70712 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 70712 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 70712?

ZIP code 70712 has an estimated population of 3,897 residents, with a density of 190 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 70712 in?

ZIP code 70712 observes the CST timezone.