70730 ZIP Code — Ethel, LA

East Feliciana County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70730 is located in Ethel, Louisiana, within East Feliciana County. It covers approximately 72.43 square miles and serves a population of 3,324 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 225.

About ZIP code 70730

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $224,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($60,759) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 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 diabetes (16%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 70730 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,324

population

72.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70730 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70730

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70730. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ethel	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70777 Slaughter (5.7 mi) 70748 Jackson (8 mi) 70789 Wilson (8.9 mi) 70722 Clinton (10.1 mi) 70761 Norwood (11.9 mi) 70791 Zachary (11.9 mi) 70770 Pride (14.6 mi) 70714 Baker (16.6 mi) 70736 Glynn (17.4 mi) 70775 Saint Francisville (17.6 mi) 70827 Baton Rouge (18.6 mi) 70739 Greenwell Springs (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,324
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	72.43 sq mi
Water area	0.25 sq mi
Latitude	30.8180
Longitude	-91.1265
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	40.4%	46.4%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	26.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	22.0%	23.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	6.9%	3.9%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,324

Population

People per sq mi

46.5

Median age

$60,759

Median household income

$42,113

Per capita income

$224,300

Median home value

$686

Median monthly rent

89.4%

Home ownership

12.0%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

1,519

Housing units

14.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

137

Under 5

181

5–9

10–14

15–19

101

20–24

134

114

25–34

151

170

35–44

226

143

45–54

189

125

55–59

166

184

60–64

244

176

65–74

233

75–84

103

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	677	20.4%
18 and over	2,647	79.6%
65 and over	700	21.1%
Median age	46.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 59.8%

Black or African American 40%

Two or more races 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,987	59.8%
Black or African American	1,328	40%
Two or more races	9	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.4%	46.4%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	26.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	22.0%	23.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	6.9%	3.9%	4.7%

Under $10k 6.5%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 6.4%

$25k–$35k 13.0%

$35k–$50k 11.7%

$50k–$75k 24.2%

$75k–$100k 8.3%

$100k–$150k 8.4%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

$200k+ 9.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.5%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	6.4%
$25k–$35k	13.0%
$35k–$50k	11.7%
$50k–$75k	24.2%
$75k–$100k	8.3%
$100k–$150k	8.4%
$150k–$200k	9.1%
$200k+	9.8%
Median income	$60,759

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.1%

$50k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 7.0%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k–$300k 18.7%

$300k–$500k 29.6%

$500k–$1M 5.0%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$224,300
Median rent / month	$686
Owner occupied	89.4%
Renter occupied	10.6%
Vacant	17.2%
Single-family detached	73.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.1%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	20.0%
1990–1999	29.5%
1980–1989	24.1%
1970–1979	11.3%
1960–1969	2.9%
1950–1959	2.5%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	0.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	1.5%
2 bedrooms	27.9%
3 bedrooms	54.6%
4 bedrooms	13.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	37.1%
2 vehicles	37.3%
3 or more	22.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.8%
Electricity	75.6%
Propane / LP gas	4.7%
Wood	3.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	527	38.2%
Cohabiting couple	67	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	272	19.7%
Female householder, no spouse	513	37.2%
Households with children under 18	315	22.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	597	43.3%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.4%	35.2%
Married	47.0%	37.3%
Separated	9.8%	0.6%
Widowed	3.3%	13.0%
Divorced	14.5%	14.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 14.9%

HS graduate 32.1%

Some college, no degree 26.9%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 7.6%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.0%
Bachelor's or higher	14.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	100	20.6%
Kindergarten	10	2.1%
Elementary school	122	25.1%
High school	178	36.6%
College / grad school	76	15.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.9%

Professional & management 8.6%

Construction 7.6%

Public administration 7.6%

Manufacturing 7.4%

Agriculture & mining 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Other services 5.4%

Retail trade 4.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.6%
Service	24.0%
Sales & office	18.2%
Natural resources & construction	14.7%
Production & transportation	8.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.7%
Government	16.4%
Self-employed	9.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.1%
Carpool	9.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.5

Poverty

All people 12.0%

Under 18 years 19.9%

18 and over 10.0%

Married-couple families 5.7%

Female-led households 7.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.1%
Retirement income	44.2%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.8%
High blood pressure	44.4%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	15.8%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.7%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	35.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.2%
Depression	25.8%
Fair or poor health	24.0%
Poor mental health	19.0%
Poor physical health	15.0%
No health insurance	17.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.5%
Visited dentist	50.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	22.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	234	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.2%
65 and over	26.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.5%
Public insurance	43.3%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,006	90.4%
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)	3,313	99.7%
Born in same state	3,313	99.7%
Born in different state	2,708	81.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	11	0.3%
Not a US citizen	8	72.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	307	9.2%
French	202	6.1%
Arab	141	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	30	0.9%
Polish	10	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.5%
Internet access	92.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70730

What city is ZIP code 70730 in?

ZIP code 70730 is primarily assigned to Ethel, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70730 in?

ZIP code 70730 falls within East Feliciana County, Louisiana.

Is ZIP code 70730 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 70730 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70730?

14% 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 70730 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 70730 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 70730?

Health data for ZIP code 70730 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 70730 in?

ZIP code 70730 observes the CST timezone.