70648 ZIP Code — Kinder, LA

Allen County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70648 is located in Kinder, Louisiana, within Allen County. It covers approximately 211.43 square miles and serves a population of 7,364 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 337.

About ZIP code 70648

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $156,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $53,059. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. 33% 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 24 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 (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 70648 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,364

population

211.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70648 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70648

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70648. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kinder	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70658 Reeves (5.9 mi) 70532 Elton (13.2 mi) 70637 Dry Creek (13.3 mi) 70657 Ragley (13.5 mi) 70655 Oberlin (13.6 mi) 70654 Mittie (14.5 mi) 70591 Welsh (17.9 mi) 70647 Iowa (19 mi) 70581 Roanoke (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,364
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	211.43 sq mi
Water area	2.13 sq mi
Latitude	30.5094
Longitude	-92.9262
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	47.8%	53.2%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	27.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	23.5%	18.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.7%	1.5%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

7,364

Population

People per sq mi

38.8

Median age

$53,059

Median household income

$22,355

Per capita income

$156,700

Median home value

$705

Median monthly rent

74.7%

Home ownership

22.9%

Poverty rate

8.2%

Unemployment

2,110

Housing units

11.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

263

Under 5

201

233

5–9

178

217

10–14

165

323

15–19

245

257

20–24

195

500

25–34

381

703

35–44

535

583

45–54

443

275

55–59

210

145

60–64

110

448

65–74

341

152

75–84

116

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,636	22.2%
18 and over	5,728	77.8%
65 and over	1,202	16.3%
Median age	38.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.1%

Black or African American 20%

Two or more races 5.2%

Asian 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	5,274	71.1%
Black or African American	1,487	20%
Two or more races	382	5.2%
Asian	106	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	94	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	53	0.7%
Other race	21	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.8%	53.2%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	27.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	23.5%	18.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.7%	1.5%	4.7%

Under $10k 8.8%

$10k–$15k 8.3%

$15k–$25k 14.6%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 10.8%

$50k–$75k 19.9%

$75k–$100k 8.1%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.8%
$10k–$15k	8.3%
$15k–$25k	14.6%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	10.8%
$50k–$75k	19.9%
$75k–$100k	8.1%
$100k–$150k	14.4%
$150k–$200k	6.6%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$53,059

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.3%

$50k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 21.0%

$200k–$300k 23.6%

$300k–$500k 7.6%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$156,700
Median rent / month	$705
Owner occupied	74.7%
Renter occupied	25.3%
Vacant	10.9%
Single-family detached	66.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	22.4%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	10.1%
2000–2009	19.2%
1990–1999	13.0%
1980–1989	11.5%
1970–1979	11.9%
1960–1969	5.0%
1950–1959	16.0%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	7.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	30.0%
3 bedrooms	53.1%
4 bedrooms	10.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.9%
1 vehicle	35.9%
2 vehicles	36.6%
3 or more	22.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.2%
Electricity	71.1%
Propane / LP gas	4.6%
Wood	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,053	43.4%
Cohabiting couple	75	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	279	11.5%
Female householder, no spouse	1,020	42.0%
Households with children under 18	762	31.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	794	32.7%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.6%	24.0%
Married	37.1%	38.9%
Separated	1.8%	4.0%
Widowed	2.9%	11.3%
Divorced	9.7%	21.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 18.4%

HS graduate 39.9%

Some college, no degree 19.9%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 7.8%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.2%
Bachelor's or higher	11.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	103	7.0%
Kindergarten	71	4.8%
Elementary school	691	46.6%
High school	454	30.6%
College / grad school	163	11.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 20.4%

Transportation & utilities 10.1%

Construction 10.0%

Manufacturing 7.9%

Agriculture & mining 6.8%

Public administration 6.4%

Retail trade 6.0%

Other services 3.6%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Professional & management 2.9%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.4%
Service	18.5%
Sales & office	20.6%
Natural resources & construction	15.6%
Production & transportation	17.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.7%
Government	20.6%
Self-employed	0.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.9%
Carpool	7.2%
Public transit	2.5%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.9%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.2

Poverty

All people 22.9%

Under 18 years 27.5%

18 and over 21.2%

Married-couple families 8.5%

Female-led households 42.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.1%
Retirement income	21.2%
Supplemental Security	10.0%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	37.6%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	24.4%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	21.2%
No physical activity	30.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.4%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	18.5%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	16.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	53.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	18.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	271	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.4%
Under 18	6.8%
18–64 years	12.4%
65 and over	43.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.4%
Public insurance	50.6%
No insurance	10.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,900	93.7%
Spanish	167	2.4%
Other Indo-European	162	2.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	5	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,001	95.1%
Born in same state	6,963	94.6%
Born in different state	6,039	82.0%
Foreign born	38	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	363	4.9%
Not a US citizen	69	19.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
German	620	8.4%
Italian	408	5.5%
French	353	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	332	4.5%
Irish	26	0.4%
Polish	12	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.0%
Internet access	96.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70648

What city is ZIP code 70648 in?

ZIP code 70648 is primarily assigned to Kinder, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70648 in?

ZIP code 70648 falls within Allen County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70648?

23% of residents in ZIP code 70648 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70648?

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 typical home value in ZIP code 70648?

The median home value in ZIP code 70648 is $156,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 70648?

ZIP code 70648 has an estimated population of 7,364 residents, with a density of 35 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 70648 in?

ZIP code 70648 observes the CST timezone.