70534 ZIP Code — Estherwood, LA

Acadia County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70534 is located in Estherwood, Louisiana, within Acadia County. It covers approximately 6.34 square miles and serves a population of 737 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 337.

About ZIP code 70534

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $97,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $46,000. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 33% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 70534 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

737
population
6.34
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
70534 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 70534

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City Status
Estherwood Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 737
Population density 116 / sq mi
State FIPS 22
County FIPS 001
Geography
Land area 6.34 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 30.1719
Longitude -92.4570
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 337
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 56.3% 54.0% 49.2%
$50k – $100k 31.3% 27.0% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 12.0% 16.7% 18.3%
Over $200k 0.5% 2.4% 4.7%

Demographics & statistics

737
Population
116
People per sq mi
31.5
Median age
$46,000
Median household income
$23,849
Per capita income
$97,800
Median home value
$634
Median monthly rent
69.4%
Home ownership
19.5%
Poverty rate
19.9%
Unemployment
222
Housing units
11.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
31
Under 5
29
35
5–9
33
35
10–14
33
3
15–19
3
23
20–24
21
69
25–34
65
22
35–44
20
33
45–54
32
36
55–59
35
34
60–64
33
35
65–74
34
12
75–84
12
10
85+
9
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1820227.4%
18 and over53572.6%
65 and over11215.2%
Median age31.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.7%
Two or more races 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Other race 0.5%
GroupCount%
White71394.7%
Two or more races202.7%
Hispanic or Latino162.1%
Other race40.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 56.3% 54.0% 49.2%
$50k – $100k 31.3% 27.0% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 12.0% 16.7% 18.3%
Over $200k 0.5% 2.4% 4.7%
Under $10k 11.6%
$10k–$15k 5.4%
$15k–$25k 20.7%
$25k–$35k 9.1%
$35k–$50k 5.4%
$50k–$75k 19.0%
$75k–$100k 19.0%
$100k–$150k 1.2%
$150k–$200k 5.4%
$200k+ 3.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k11.6%
$10k–$15k5.4%
$15k–$25k20.7%
$25k–$35k9.1%
$35k–$50k5.4%
$50k–$75k19.0%
$75k–$100k19.0%
$100k–$150k1.2%
$150k–$200k5.4%
$200k+3.3%
Median income$46,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.1%
$50k–$100k 35.1%
$100k–$150k 32.7%
$150k–$200k 0.6%
$200k–$300k 15.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$97,800
Median rent / month$634
Owner occupied69.4%
Renter occupied30.6%
Vacant18.2%
Single-family detached67.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes19.9%
Median rooms5.0
Avg household size (owned)3.36

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.0%
2000–200920.6%
1990–199913.9%
1980–198912.2%
1970–197922.0%
1960–19694.4%
1950–195912.8%
1940–19496.4%
1939 or earlier5.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom5.7%
2 bedrooms33.1%
3 bedrooms52.0%
4 bedrooms9.1%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.5%
1 vehicle46.7%
2 vehicles34.3%
3 or more14.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas28.9%
Electricity69.0%
No fuel used2.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family9940.9%
Cohabiting couple208.3%
Male householder, no spouse249.9%
Female householder, no spouse9940.9%
Households with children under 187531.0%
Households with seniors (65+)7731.8%
Average household size3.05

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married34.1%25.0%
Married52.6%43.2%
Separated4.4%4.1%
Widowed4.8%13.0%
Divorced4.0%14.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.9%
Some HS, no diploma 14.3%
HS graduate 30.1%
Some college, no degree 18.3%
Associate's degree 11.2%
Bachelor's degree 11.0%
Graduate / professional 0.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher70.9%
Bachelor's or higher11.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool2011.9%
Kindergarten1810.7%
Elementary school10160.1%
High school63.6%
College / grad school2313.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 18.5%
Education & healthcare 15.3%
Construction 14.0%
Transportation & utilities 10.4%
Public administration 9.0%
Other services 8.6%
Finance & real estate 6.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.8%
Wholesale trade 5.9%
Agriculture & mining 2.7%
Professional & management 1.4%
Manufacturing 0.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts14.9%
Service6.3%
Sales & office34.2%
Natural resources & construction16.7%
Production & transportation27.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector68.9%
Government19.8%
Self-employed11.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone88.3%
Carpool3.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home8.1%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)25.3

Poverty

All people 19.5%
Under 18 years 29.7%
18 and over 15.7%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 54.2%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security38.8%
Retirement income24.8%
Supplemental Security13.2%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP32.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.6%
High blood pressure38.3%
High cholesterol38.7%
Diabetes12.8%
Heart disease7.9%
Stroke4.0%
Asthma10.2%
Arthritis26.1%
Kidney disease3.4%
Pulmonary disease10.8%
Cancer5.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking28.9%
Binge drinking20.6%
No physical activity34.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.8%
Depression30.4%
Fair or poor health23.5%
Poor mental health21.1%
Poor physical health15.6%
No health insurance18.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.7%
Visited dentist47.5%
Cholesterol screening84.0%
Teeth loss25.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans336.2%
Disability%
Any disability23.5%
Under 1811.9%
18–64 years22.0%
65 and over50.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance46.9%
Public insurance63.9%
No insurance4.9%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only67791.9%
Spanish152.2%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander152.2%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)73399.5%
Born in same state73399.5%
Born in different state69193.8%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen40.5%
Not a US citizen4100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
German17223.3%
French8010.9%
AncestryCount%
Italian506.8%
Arab283.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access32.8%
Internet access85.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70534

What city is ZIP code 70534 in?

ZIP code 70534 is primarily assigned to Estherwood, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70534 in?

ZIP code 70534 falls within Acadia County, Louisiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70534?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70534?

20% of residents in ZIP code 70534 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 70534 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 70534 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70534?

The median home value in ZIP code 70534 is $97,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 70534 in?

ZIP code 70534 observes the CST timezone.

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