70550 ZIP Code — Lawtell, LA
Saint Landry County, Louisiana
ZIP code 70550 is located in Lawtell, Louisiana, within Saint Landry County. It covers approximately 0.90 square miles and serves a population of 38 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 337.
38
population
0.90
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
70550 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 70550
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70550. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lawtell | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 38 |
| Population density | 42 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 22 |
| County FIPS | 097 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.90 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 30.5163 |
| Longitude | -92.1841 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 337 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
38
Population
42
People per sq mi
0.0
Median age
$0
Median household income
$0
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
70
Housing units
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
0
65–74
38
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 38 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 38 | 100.0% |
| Median age | 0.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38 | 100% |
Household income
$75k–$100k
100.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $75k–$100k | 100.0% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
100.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 45.7% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 100.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 100.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 100.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 100.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 38 | 100.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 38 | 100.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
0.0%
Some college, no degree
0.0%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
100.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 100.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 0.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 0.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 100.0% |
| Retirement income | 100.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.0% |
| High blood pressure | 47.4% |
| High cholesterol | 38.1% |
| Diabetes | 16.6% |
| Heart disease | 8.8% |
| Stroke | 5.2% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 29.6% |
| Kidney disease | 4.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.8% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 24.4% |
| Binge drinking | 16.7% |
| No physical activity | 36.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.0% |
| Depression | 23.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 25.4% |
| Poor mental health | 17.9% |
| Poor physical health | 15.2% |
| No health insurance | 19.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 81.2% |
| Visited dentist | 51.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 22.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 0.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 100.0% |
| Public insurance | 100.0% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 38 | 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) | 38 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 38 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 38 | 100.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 100.0% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70550
What city is ZIP code 70550 in?
ZIP code 70550 is primarily assigned to Lawtell, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 70550 in?
ZIP code 70550 falls within Saint Landry County, Louisiana.
Does ZIP code 70550 have an older population?
100% of residents in ZIP code 70550 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 70550 have a large retiree population?
100% of households in ZIP code 70550 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 70550?
100% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What are the health statistics for ZIP code 70550?
Health data for ZIP code 70550 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
What timezone is ZIP code 70550 in?
ZIP code 70550 observes the CST timezone.