70551 ZIP Code — Leonville, LA

Saint Landry County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70551 is located in Leonville, Louisiana, within Saint Landry County. It covers approximately 0.67 square miles and serves a population of 728 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 337.

About ZIP code 70551

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $39,232.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

728

population

0.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70551 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70551

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70551. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Leonville	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	728
Population density	1,087 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	0.67 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	30.4704
Longitude	-91.9786
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	337

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

728

Population

1,087

People per sq mi

28.4

Median age

$39,232

Median household income

$10,964

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

93.9%

Home ownership

11.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

194

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

25–34

116

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	309	42.4%
18 and over	419	57.6%
65 and over	29	4.0%
Median age	28.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76%

Black or African American 24%

Group	Count	%
White	553	76%
Black or African American	175	24%

Household income

Under $10k 10.5%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 3.9%

$35k–$50k 64.6%

$50k–$75k 3.3%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.5%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	3.9%
$35k–$50k	64.6%
$50k–$75k	3.3%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$39,232

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 60.0%

$100k–$150k 27.1%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k–$300k 4.7%

$300k–$500k 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	93.9%
Renter occupied	6.1%
Vacant	11.7%
Single-family detached	38.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	58.0%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	4.19

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	14.6%
1970–1979	15.1%
1960–1969	57.6%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	6.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	48.3%
3 bedrooms	32.7%
4 bedrooms	15.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	21.5%
2 vehicles	58.0%
3 or more	20.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.0%
Electricity	63.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	148	81.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	8	4.4%
Female householder, no spouse	25	13.8%
Households with children under 18	113	62.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	22	12.2%
Average household size	4.02

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	8.1%	15.3%
Married	85.7%	75.1%
Separated	2.4%	3.8%
Widowed	0.5%	5.7%
Divorced	3.3%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 27.7%

HS graduate 66.3%

Some college, no degree 1.7%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	68.0%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	98	36.6%
Elementary school	143	53.4%
High school	3	1.1%
College / grad school	24	9.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 50.9%

Other services 23.3%

Agriculture & mining 13.5%

Manufacturing 6.7%

Retail trade 3.7%

Education & healthcare 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.5%
Service	27.0%
Sales & office	1.8%
Natural resources & construction	50.9%
Production & transportation	6.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.9%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	22.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.3

Poverty

All people 11.3%

Under 18 years 5.8%

18 and over 15.3%

Married-couple families 7.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.5%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	18.8%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14	3.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	1.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	1.3%
65 and over	31.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.1%
Public insurance	49.5%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	663	91.1%
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)	728	100.0%
Born in same state	728	100.0%
Born in different state	728	100.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
German	441	60.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	24.9%
Internet access	78.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70551

What city is ZIP code 70551 in?

ZIP code 70551 is primarily assigned to Leonville, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70551 in?

ZIP code 70551 falls within Saint Landry County, Louisiana.

Is ZIP code 70551 family-oriented?

42% of residents in ZIP code 70551 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 70551 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 70551 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 70551?

The median household income in ZIP code 70551 is $39,232, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 70551?

ZIP code 70551 has an estimated population of 728 residents, with a density of 1,091 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 70551 in?

ZIP code 70551 observes the CST timezone.