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Jefferson Davis County
Elton, LA
70532
70532 ZIP Code — Elton, LA
Jefferson Davis County, Louisiana
ZIP code 70532 is located in
Elton ,
Louisiana ,
within Jefferson Davis County .
It covers approximately 95.35 square miles and serves a population of
2,541 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 337 .
About ZIP code 70532
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $89,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $42,179. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 70532 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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City
Status
Elton
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,541
Population density
27 / sq mi
State FIPS
22
County FIPS
053
Geography
Land area
95.35 sq mi
Water area
0.04 sq mi
Latitude
30.4841
Longitude
-92.7066
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
337
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.4%
54.8%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
36.2%
25.5%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
12.3%
15.7%
18.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
4.0%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$42,179
Median household income
14.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 584 23.0% 18 and over 1,957 77.0% 65 and over 514 20.2% Median age 40.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
23.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
10.2%
Group Count % White 1,505 58.5% Black or African American 612 23.8% American Indian / Alaska Native 262 10.2% Two or more races 162 6.3% Hispanic or Latino 32 1.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.4%
54.8%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
36.2%
25.5%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
12.3%
15.7%
18.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
4.0%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.4% $10k–$15k 5.9% $15k–$25k 22.3% $25k–$35k 6.0% $35k–$50k 21.0% $50k–$75k 17.1% $75k–$100k 11.9% $100k–$150k 8.1% $150k–$200k 3.4% Median income $42,179
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $89,000 Median rent / month $489 Owner occupied 80.4% Renter occupied 19.6% Vacant 16.1% Single-family detached 84.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 10.4% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.58
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 9.5% 2000–2009 16.6% 1990–1999 5.7% 1980–1989 12.0% 1970–1979 9.4% 1960–1969 7.9% 1950–1959 21.0% 1940–1949 12.4% 1939 or earlier 5.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 4.8% 1 bedroom 4.4% 2 bedrooms 17.9% 3 bedrooms 62.7% 4 bedrooms 8.6% 5+ bedrooms 1.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 12.6% 1 vehicle 40.4% 2 vehicles 31.5% 3 or more 15.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 28.5% Electricity 68.4% Propane / LP gas 0.2% Fuel oil 2.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 394 38.0% Cohabiting couple 50 4.8% Male householder, no spouse 223 21.5% Female householder, no spouse 371 35.7% Households with children under 18 322 31.0% Households with seniors (65+) 404 38.9% Average household size 2.45
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 28.0% 32.3% Married 41.7% 37.7% Separated 1.8% 4.9% Widowed 5.0% 16.0% Divorced 23.5% 9.1%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
14.7%
Some college, no degree
17.5%
Graduate / professional
2.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 79.7% Bachelor's or higher 14.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 66 12.8% Kindergarten 65 12.6% Elementary school 179 34.6% High school 175 33.8% College / grad school 32 6.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
31.2%
Education & healthcare
17.2%
Public administration
16.5%
Professional & management
7.6%
Agriculture & mining
5.6%
Finance & real estate
2.0%
Transportation & utilities
1.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 27.7% Service 24.5% Sales & office 21.0% Natural resources & construction 14.5% Production & transportation 12.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 68.1% Government 25.5% Self-employed 5.1% Unpaid family workers 1.3%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 67.5% Carpool 18.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 4.6% Work from home 3.8% Other means 5.9% Avg commute (minutes) 17.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.8%
Female-led households
12.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 39.8% Retirement income 24.1% Supplemental Security 10.2% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 14.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.4% High blood pressure 38.8% High cholesterol 35.4% Diabetes 13.3% Heart disease 7.3% Stroke 3.8% Asthma 9.7% Arthritis 26.2% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 7.8% Cancer 6.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.8% Binge drinking 18.9% No physical activity 31.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.2% Depression 24.6% Fair or poor health 18.9% Poor mental health 17.4% Poor physical health 12.4% No health insurance 14.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.9% Visited dentist 56.3% Cholesterol screening 89.8% Teeth loss 17.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 59 3.0%
Disability % Any disability 19.8% Under 18 2.1% 18–64 years 19.7% 65 and over 40.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 53.3% Public insurance 50.0% No insurance 14.6% Uninsured under 19 18.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,400 94.5% Spanish 14 0.6% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 5 0.2% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,541 100.0% Born in same state 2,541 100.0% Born in different state 2,420 95.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % German 138 5.4% Italian 99 3.9% French 94 3.7%
Ancestry Count % Polish 55 2.2% Arab 15 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.9% Internet access 82.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70532
What city is ZIP code 70532 in?
ZIP code 70532 is primarily assigned to Elton, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 70532 in?
ZIP code 70532 falls within Jefferson Davis County, Louisiana.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 70532?
14% 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 70532 mostly owner-occupied?
80% of occupied units in ZIP code 70532 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 70532 have a large retiree population?
40% of households in ZIP code 70532 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70532?
The median home value in ZIP code 70532 is $89,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 70532 in?
ZIP code 70532 observes the CST timezone.
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