70640 ZIP Code — Fenton, LA

Jefferson Davis County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70640 is located in Fenton, Louisiana, within Jefferson Davis County. It covers approximately 0.21 square miles and serves a population of 185 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 337.

185

population

0.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70640 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70640

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70640. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fenton	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	185
Population density	881 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	0.21 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	30.3655
Longitude	-92.9122
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	95.3%	54.8%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	4.7%	25.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.0%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

185

Population

881

People per sq mi

59.0

Median age

$18,021

Median household income

$18,306

Per capita income

$96,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

69.0%

Home ownership

40.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

9.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	20	10.8%
18 and over	165	89.2%
65 and over	39	21.1%
Median age	59.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 51.6%

Black or African American 43%

Two or more races 3.8%

Asian 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	96	51.6%
Black or African American	80	43%
Two or more races	7	3.8%
Asian	2	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	95.3%	54.8%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	4.7%	25.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.0%	4.7%

Under $10k 10.6%

$10k–$15k 37.2%

$15k–$25k 24.8%

$25k–$35k 3.5%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$100k–$150k 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.6%
$10k–$15k	37.2%
$15k–$25k	24.8%
$25k–$35k	3.5%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$100k–$150k	5.3%
Median income	$18,021

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.7%

$50k–$100k 60.3%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 12.8%

$200k–$300k 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$96,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	69.0%
Renter occupied	31.0%
Vacant	5.8%
Single-family detached	90.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.5%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	1.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	14.2%
1990–1999	22.5%
1980–1989	14.2%
1970–1979	5.8%
1960–1969	4.2%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	29.2%
1939 or earlier	5.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.7%
2 bedrooms	19.2%
3 bedrooms	76.7%
4 bedrooms	2.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	38.9%
2 vehicles	54.9%
3 or more	1.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.0%
Electricity	54.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	60	53.1%
Cohabiting couple	4	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	14	12.4%
Female householder, no spouse	35	31.0%
Households with children under 18	12	10.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	53	46.9%
Average household size	1.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.9%	0.0%
Married	47.1%	61.8%
Separated	8.6%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	5.9%
Divorced	11.4%	32.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 32.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 30.2%

Some college, no degree 12.6%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 8.8%

Graduate / professional 0.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	62.3%
Bachelor's or higher	9.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	13	54.2%
High school	7	29.2%
College / grad school	4	16.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.7%

Manufacturing 16.8%

Agriculture & mining 15.8%

Professional & management 13.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Retail trade 5.0%

Public administration 5.0%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	11.9%
Service	24.8%
Sales & office	11.9%
Natural resources & construction	23.8%
Production & transportation	27.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.2%
Government	8.9%
Self-employed	7.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.4%
Carpool	17.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.8

Poverty

All people 40.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 44.8%

Married-couple families 58.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	61.1%
Retirement income	12.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.4%
High blood pressure	40.7%
High cholesterol	32.4%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	24.2%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	32.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.6%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	18.8%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	15.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.7%
Visited dentist	55.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	9	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	50.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	52.4%
65 and over	71.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.6%
Public insurance	61.6%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	185	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)	182	98.4%
Born in same state	182	98.4%
Born in different state	161	87.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	1.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	66	35.7%
French	10	5.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2	1.1%
German	1	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	61.1%
Internet access	95.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70640

What city is ZIP code 70640 in?

ZIP code 70640 is primarily assigned to Fenton, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70640 in?

ZIP code 70640 falls within Jefferson Davis County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70640?

40% of residents in ZIP code 70640 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 70640 have a large retiree population?

61% of households in ZIP code 70640 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70640?

9% 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 median household income in ZIP code 70640?

The median household income in ZIP code 70640 is $18,021, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 70640 in?

ZIP code 70640 observes the CST timezone.