70725 ZIP Code — Darrow, LA

Ascension County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70725 is located in Darrow, Louisiana, within Ascension County. It covers approximately 8.60 square miles and serves a population of 725 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 225.

About ZIP code 70725

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 23% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 70725 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

725

population

8.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70725 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70725

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70725. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Darrow	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70346 Donaldsonville (4.1 mi) 70734 Geismar (5.2 mi) 70737 Gonzales (5.2 mi) 70778 Sorrento (5.7 mi) 70723 Convent (9.1 mi) 70721 Carville (10 mi) 70769 Prairieville (10.3 mi) 70341 Belle Rose (10.4 mi) 70776 Saint Gabriel (10.7 mi) 70763 Paulina (11.2 mi) 70393 Plattenville (11.3 mi) 70086 Saint James (11.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	725
Population density	84 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	8.60 sq mi
Water area	4.43 sq mi
Latitude	30.1527
Longitude	-90.9499
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	57.2%	30.1%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	40.6%	29.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	32.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.2%	8.4%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

725

Population

People per sq mi

59.2

Median age

Median household income

$28,215

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.2%

Home ownership

11.4%

Poverty rate

25.1%

Unemployment

408

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

102

60–64

109

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	26	3.6%
18 and over	699	96.4%
65 and over	54	7.4%
Median age	59.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 90.6%

White 9.4%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	657	90.6%
White	68	9.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.2%	30.1%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	40.6%	29.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	32.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.2%	8.4%	4.7%

$15k–$25k 49.4%

$35k–$50k 15.6%

$50k–$75k 28.9%

$200k+ 6.1%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	49.4%
$35k–$50k	15.6%
$50k–$75k	28.9%
$200k+	6.1%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 73.1%

$200k–$300k 20.0%

$500k–$1M 6.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.2%
Renter occupied	11.8%
Vacant	22.9%
Single-family detached	59.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	41.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	22.9%
2000–2009	18.3%
1990–1999	12.0%
1980–1989	37.6%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	9.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.1%
2 bedrooms	8.7%
3 bedrooms	46.3%
4 bedrooms	35.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	93.9%
2 vehicles	6.1%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.5%
Electricity	70.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	82	23.7%
Cohabiting couple	41	11.8%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	223	64.5%
Households with children under 18	21	6.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	54	15.6%
Average household size	2.10

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	61.1%	32.7%
Married	38.9%	22.0%
Separated	0.0%	34.9%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 34.0%

HS graduate 25.6%

Some college, no degree 22.4%

Associate's degree 18.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	66.0%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	26	32.1%
College / grad school	55	67.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 38.5%

Education & healthcare 32.3%

Retail trade 11.8%

Other services 11.5%

Manufacturing 5.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	5.9%
Service	26.7%
Sales & office	28.9%
Natural resources & construction	38.5%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

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

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	50.3%
Carpool	49.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.9

Poverty

All people 11.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 11.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.2%
Retirement income	11.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	37.5%
High cholesterol	30.9%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	4.4%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	19.8%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	4.1%
Cancer	4.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.3%
Binge drinking	19.4%
No physical activity	25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.9%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.7%
Visited dentist	62.5%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	157	22.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.8%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.1%
Public insurance	48.3%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	725	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)	725	100.0%
Born in same state	725	100.0%
Born in different state	725	100.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.7%
Internet access	84.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70725

What city is ZIP code 70725 in?

ZIP code 70725 is primarily assigned to Darrow, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70725 in?

ZIP code 70725 falls within Ascension County, Louisiana.

Does ZIP code 70725 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 70725 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 70725 have a large veteran population?

23% of civilians in ZIP code 70725 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Is ZIP code 70725 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 70725 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 70725?

ZIP code 70725 has an estimated population of 725 residents, with a density of 84 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 70725 in?

ZIP code 70725 observes the CST timezone.