70748 ZIP Code — Jackson, LA

East Feliciana County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70748 is located in Jackson, Louisiana, within East Feliciana County. It covers approximately 74.18 square miles and serves a population of 7,351 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 225.

About ZIP code 70748

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $201,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

The gap between median ($59,196) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 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 (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 70748 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,351

population

74.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70748 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70748

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70748. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jackson	Acceptable
Jackson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70730 Ethel (8 mi) 70775 Saint Francisville (10.5 mi) 70777 Slaughter (11.1 mi) 70783 Ventress (11.8 mi) 70736 Glynn (12 mi) 70791 Zachary (12.7 mi) 70760 New Roads (14 mi) 70749 Jarreau (14.1 mi) 70729 Erwinville (14.1 mi) 70789 Wilson (15.1 mi) 70773 Rougon (15.1 mi) 70807 Baton Rouge (17 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,351
Population density	99 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	74.18 sq mi
Water area	0.30 sq mi
Latitude	30.7984
Longitude	-91.2586
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	54.3%	46.4%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	29.0%	26.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	23.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.8%	3.9%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

7,351

Population

People per sq mi

41.8

Median age

$59,196

Median household income

$21,192

Per capita income

$201,600

Median home value

$682

Median monthly rent

70.7%

Home ownership

22.6%

Poverty rate

7.6%

Unemployment

1,448

Housing units

13.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

190

5–9

102

117

10–14

265

15–19

144

325

20–24

176

1,011

25–34

546

592

35–44

320

812

45–54

439

373

55–59

201

246

60–64

133

556

65–74

301

159

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	837	11.4%
18 and over	6,514	88.6%
65 and over	1,144	15.6%
Median age	41.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 47.8%

White 39.7%

Two or more races 8%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	3,627	47.8%
White	3,009	39.7%
Two or more races	609	8%
Hispanic or Latino	232	3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	94	1.2%
Other race	12	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.3%	46.4%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	29.0%	26.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	23.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.8%	3.9%	4.7%

Under $10k 6.0%

$10k–$15k 7.5%

$15k–$25k 4.5%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 11.2%

$50k–$75k 24.2%

$75k–$100k 19.0%

$100k–$150k 8.2%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 8.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.0%
$10k–$15k	7.5%
$15k–$25k	4.5%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	11.2%
$50k–$75k	24.2%
$75k–$100k	19.0%
$100k–$150k	8.2%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	8.0%
Median income	$59,196

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.9%

$50k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k–$300k 23.5%

$300k–$500k 17.4%

$500k–$1M 5.7%

$1M+ 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$201,600
Median rent / month	$682
Owner occupied	70.7%
Renter occupied	29.3%
Vacant	15.2%
Single-family detached	69.0%
Large apartment buildings	6.6%
Mobile homes	19.7%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.0%
2000–2009	15.9%
1990–1999	20.9%
1980–1989	13.7%
1970–1979	16.4%
1960–1969	8.7%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	3.2%
1939 or earlier	9.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.5%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	20.5%
3 bedrooms	49.5%
4 bedrooms	17.3%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.8%
1 vehicle	27.7%
2 vehicles	34.0%
3 or more	28.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.2%
Electricity	58.7%
Propane / LP gas	3.9%
Wood	2.9%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	903	55.3%
Cohabiting couple	52	3.2%
Male householder, no spouse	193	11.8%
Female householder, no spouse	485	29.7%
Households with children under 18	333	20.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	689	42.2%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	66.4%	28.7%
Married	19.2%	50.1%
Separated	0.8%	0.7%
Widowed	3.4%	7.8%
Divorced	10.2%	12.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.6%

Some HS, no diploma 15.6%

HS graduate 46.5%

Some college, no degree 15.8%

Associate's degree 2.9%

Bachelor's degree 12.3%

Graduate / professional 1.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.8%
Bachelor's or higher	13.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	84	7.4%
Kindergarten	24	2.1%
Elementary school	345	30.4%
High school	391	34.5%
College / grad school	290	25.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 17.4%

Public administration 11.8%

Construction 7.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Professional & management 4.4%

Retail trade 4.3%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Manufacturing 3.8%

Other services 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.2%
Service	38.4%
Sales & office	20.6%
Natural resources & construction	10.8%
Production & transportation	7.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	57.2%
Government	37.5%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.0%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	4.6%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.8

Poverty

All people 22.6%

Under 18 years 33.5%

18 and over 20.2%

Married-couple families 8.3%

Female-led households 27.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.4%
Retirement income	33.8%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.7%
High blood pressure	43.8%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	14.7%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	25.1%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	5.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.3%
Binge drinking	19.4%
No physical activity	33.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.7%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	21.9%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	18.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	50.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	20.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	219	3.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.6%
65 and over	35.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.6%
Public insurance	46.2%
No insurance	11.7%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,200	97.9%
Spanish	118	1.6%
Other Indo-European	37	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	77	1.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,252	98.7%
Born in same state	7,223	98.3%
Born in different state	6,070	82.6%
Foreign born	29	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	99	1.3%
Not a US citizen	58	58.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	699	9.5%
French	339	4.6%
Italian	216	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	85	1.2%
English	7	0.1%
Irish	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	22.2%
Internet access	87.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70748

What city is ZIP code 70748 in?

ZIP code 70748 is primarily assigned to Jackson, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70748 in?

ZIP code 70748 falls within East Feliciana County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70748?

23% of residents in ZIP code 70748 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70748?

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 70748 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 70748 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 70748?

ZIP code 70748 has an estimated population of 7,351 residents, with a density of 99 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 70748 in?

ZIP code 70748 observes the CST timezone.