70638 ZIP Code — Elizabeth, LA

Allen County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70638 is located in Elizabeth, Louisiana, within Allen County. It covers approximately 34.29 square miles and serves a population of 1,156 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 70638

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

The gap between median ($49,662) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 70638 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,156

population

34.29

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70638 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70638

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70638. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elizabeth	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,156
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	34.29 sq mi
Water area	0.21 sq mi
Latitude	30.8546
Longitude	-92.7815
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	318

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.6%	53.2%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	5.6%	27.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	18.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	15.4%	1.5%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,156

Population

People per sq mi

34.1

Median age

$49,662

Median household income

$36,424

Per capita income

Median home value

$1,125

Median monthly rent

69.0%

Home ownership

13.9%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

280

Housing units

11.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

108

25–34

128

35–44

45–54

114

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	390	33.7%
18 and over	766	66.3%
65 and over	47	4.1%
Median age	34.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84%

Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

Other race 5.4%

Two or more races 3.8%

Black or African American 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,027	84%
Hispanic or Latino	66	5.4%
Other race	66	5.4%
Two or more races	46	3.8%
Black or African American	12	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.6%	53.2%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	5.6%	27.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	18.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	15.4%	1.5%	4.7%

Under $10k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 17.1%

$25k–$35k 11.4%

$35k–$50k 18.8%

$50k–$75k 15.5%

$75k–$100k 3.0%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k+ 14.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	17.1%
$25k–$35k	11.4%
$35k–$50k	18.8%
$50k–$75k	15.5%
$75k–$100k	3.0%
$100k–$150k	12.5%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
$200k+	14.9%
Median income	$49,662

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.2%

$50k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 7.5%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k–$300k 25.2%

$300k–$500k 23.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$1,125
Owner occupied	69.0%
Renter occupied	31.0%
Vacant	6.6%
Single-family detached	75.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.5%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	27.4%
1990–1999	20.6%
1980–1989	6.3%
1970–1979	7.6%
1960–1969	17.8%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	10.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	22.1%
3 bedrooms	42.9%
4 bedrooms	11.2%
5+ bedrooms	23.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	39.1%
2 vehicles	31.5%
3 or more	27.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.1%
Electricity	61.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	198	53.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	61	16.6%
Female householder, no spouse	109	29.6%
Households with children under 18	162	44.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	37	10.1%
Average household size	3.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.4%	20.3%
Married	64.2%	53.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.7%
Widowed	1.1%	6.7%
Divorced	4.2%	18.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 53.4%

Some college, no degree 13.4%

Associate's degree 12.6%

Bachelor's degree 4.5%

Graduate / professional 7.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.9%
Bachelor's or higher	11.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	0.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	197	68.6%
High school	79	27.5%
College / grad school	10	3.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 32.8%

Education & healthcare 17.0%

Other services 11.5%

Finance & real estate 9.1%

Public administration 7.1%

Construction 5.8%

Retail trade 4.2%

Information 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Professional & management 2.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.0%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.3%
Service	13.0%
Sales & office	17.0%
Natural resources & construction	14.6%
Production & transportation	27.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.5%
Government	18.1%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.9%
Carpool	4.0%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.3

Poverty

All people 13.9%

Under 18 years 13.4%

18 and over 14.1%

Married-couple families 24.7%

Female-led households 46.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	18.8%
Retirement income	3.8%
Supplemental Security	8.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	20.9%
No physical activity	30.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.6%
Depression	28.3%
Fair or poor health	18.4%
Poor mental health	18.9%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	14.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	54.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.3%
Teeth loss	19.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	127	16.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.9%
Under 18	8.2%
18–64 years	8.3%
65 and over	46.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.8%
Public insurance	25.3%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	1.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,103	95.4%
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)	1,099	95.1%
Born in same state	1,099	95.1%
Born in different state	998	86.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	57	4.9%
Not a US citizen	57	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	126	10.9%
French	55	4.8%
German	47	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	30	2.6%
Irish	11	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.8%
Internet access	95.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70638

What city is ZIP code 70638 in?

ZIP code 70638 is primarily assigned to Elizabeth, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70638 in?

ZIP code 70638 falls within Allen County, Louisiana.

Is ZIP code 70638 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 70638 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70638?

12% 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 70638 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 70638 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 70638?

ZIP code 70638 has an estimated population of 1,156 residents, with a density of 34 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 70638 in?

ZIP code 70638 observes the CST timezone.