70653 ZIP Code — Merryville, LA

Beauregard County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70653 is located in Merryville, Louisiana, within Beauregard County. It covers approximately 265.13 square miles and serves a population of 3,528 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 337.

About ZIP code 70653

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $111,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,827. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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 70653 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,528

population

265.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70653 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70653

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70653. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Merryville	Acceptable
Merryville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70660 Singer (7.9 mi) 75928 Bon Wier (10.5 mi) 75933 Call (16.8 mi) 75966 Newton (17.2 mi) 70652 Longville (18.8 mi) 70633 Dequincy (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,528
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	265.13 sq mi
Water area	2.53 sq mi
Latitude	30.6507
Longitude	-93.5671
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	53.9%	48.2%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	26.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	19.6%	22.3%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.0%	3.1%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

3,528

Population

People per sq mi

37.2

Median age

$61,827

Median household income

$31,099

Per capita income

$111,900

Median home value

$565

Median monthly rent

84.0%

Home ownership

15.1%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

1,498

Housing units

10.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

169

Under 5

133

108

5–9

151

10–14

120

103

15–19

114

20–24

276

25–34

218

325

35–44

256

249

45–54

196

55–59

60–64

177

65–74

140

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	926	26.2%
18 and over	2,602	73.8%
65 and over	571	16.2%
Median age	37.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.4%

Black or African American 6%

Two or more races 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	3,217	90.4%
Black or African American	215	6%
Two or more races	81	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	30	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.9%	48.2%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	26.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	19.6%	22.3%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.0%	3.1%	4.7%

Under $10k 8.6%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 3.1%

$35k–$50k 15.0%

$50k–$75k 14.4%

$75k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 12.7%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.6%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	3.1%
$35k–$50k	15.0%
$50k–$75k	14.4%
$75k–$100k	14.0%
$100k–$150k	15.9%
$150k–$200k	12.7%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$61,827

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.2%

$50k–$100k 19.3%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 19.2%

$200k–$300k 11.7%

$300k–$500k 7.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$111,900
Median rent / month	$565
Owner occupied	84.0%
Renter occupied	16.0%
Vacant	20.2%
Single-family detached	47.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	46.8%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	19.3%
2000–2009	17.2%
1990–1999	17.0%
1980–1989	18.5%
1970–1979	13.8%
1960–1969	5.4%
1950–1959	3.6%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	3.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	7.0%
2 bedrooms	22.3%
3 bedrooms	56.8%
4 bedrooms	11.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.9%
1 vehicle	31.1%
2 vehicles	32.8%
3 or more	30.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.2%
Electricity	81.5%
Propane / LP gas	2.6%
Wood	4.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	599	43.7%
Cohabiting couple	263	19.2%
Male householder, no spouse	332	24.2%
Female householder, no spouse	177	12.9%
Households with children under 18	559	40.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	346	25.2%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.9%	22.5%
Married	41.4%	47.6%
Separated	3.2%	5.7%
Widowed	4.1%	10.8%
Divorced	17.3%	13.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 52.3%

Some college, no degree 18.8%

Associate's degree 6.4%

Bachelor's degree 8.7%

Graduate / professional 2.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.2%
Bachelor's or higher	10.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	64	7.9%
Kindergarten	17	2.1%
Elementary school	359	44.5%
High school	283	35.1%
College / grad school	84	10.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 21.2%

Education & healthcare 18.5%

Retail trade 13.9%

Manufacturing 12.9%

Agriculture & mining 7.3%

Public administration 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Professional & management 3.5%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Other services 1.9%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.6%
Service	10.8%
Sales & office	15.2%
Natural resources & construction	27.5%
Production & transportation	24.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.0%
Government	15.7%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.8%
Carpool	8.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	43.0

Poverty

All people 15.1%

Under 18 years 11.0%

18 and over 16.5%

Married-couple families 8.3%

Female-led households 25.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.6%
Retirement income	19.7%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	39.7%
High cholesterol	38.9%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	20.2%
No physical activity	30.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.9%
Depression	26.3%
Fair or poor health	19.2%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	14.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	56.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	18.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	208	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	39.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.1%
Public insurance	33.9%
No insurance	10.0%
Uninsured under 19	4.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,226	91.4%
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)	3,526	99.9%
Born in same state	3,453	97.9%
Born in different state	2,701	76.6%
Foreign born	73	2.1%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.1%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	461	13.1%
Arab	281	8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	260	7.4%
German	28	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	93.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70653

What city is ZIP code 70653 in?

ZIP code 70653 is primarily assigned to Merryville, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70653 in?

ZIP code 70653 falls within Beauregard County, Louisiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70653?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 70653 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 70653 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70653?

15% of residents in ZIP code 70653 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70653?

The median home value in ZIP code 70653 is $111,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 70653 in?

ZIP code 70653 observes the CST timezone.