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Allen County
Oberlin, LA
70655
70655 ZIP Code — Oberlin, LA
Allen County, Louisiana
ZIP code 70655 is located in
Oberlin ,
Louisiana ,
within Allen County .
It covers approximately 124.82 square miles and serves a population of
2,760 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 337 .
About ZIP code 70655
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $85,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $48,061. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 70655 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,760
Population density
22 / sq mi
State FIPS
22
County FIPS
003
Geography
Land area
124.82 sq mi
Water area
0.54 sq mi
Latitude
30.6205
Longitude
-92.7375
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
337
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.8%
53.2%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
31.8%
27.2%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
17.3%
18.0%
18.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.5%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$48,061
Median household income
13.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 860 31.2% 18 and over 1,900 68.8% 65 and over 482 17.5% Median age 29.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
28.7%
Group Count % White 1,906 68.7% Black or African American 798 28.7% Two or more races 41 1.5% Hispanic or Latino 16 0.6% Asian 15 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.8%
53.2%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
31.8%
27.2%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
17.3%
18.0%
18.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.5%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.0% $10k–$15k 10.4% $15k–$25k 10.5% $25k–$35k 16.9% $35k–$50k 14.2% $50k–$75k 17.9% $75k–$100k 12.7% $100k–$150k 7.9% $150k–$200k 6.6% $200k+ 1.0% Median income $48,061
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $85,900 Median rent / month $425 Owner occupied 74.4% Renter occupied 25.6% Vacant 15.6% Single-family detached 65.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 19.1% Median rooms 5.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.89
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 7.9% 2000–2009 16.3% 1990–1999 13.6% 1980–1989 19.4% 1970–1979 14.6% 1960–1969 5.8% 1950–1959 13.2% 1940–1949 5.8% 1939 or earlier 3.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.9% 1 bedroom 9.9% 2 bedrooms 15.8% 3 bedrooms 55.9% 4 bedrooms 13.8% 5+ bedrooms 3.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 13.1% 1 vehicle 26.1% 2 vehicles 30.7% 3 or more 30.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 12.2% Electricity 81.1% Propane / LP gas 6.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 424 43.6% Cohabiting couple 91 9.4% Male householder, no spouse 182 18.7% Female householder, no spouse 275 28.3% Households with children under 18 410 42.2% Households with seniors (65+) 298 30.7% Average household size 2.75
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 38.2% 37.6% Married 43.0% 44.7% Separated 2.1% 1.2% Widowed 6.0% 11.3% Divorced 10.7% 5.2%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
10.8%
Some college, no degree
18.3%
Graduate / professional
2.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 84.5% Bachelor's or higher 13.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 82 11.3% Kindergarten 30 4.1% Elementary school 355 49.1% High school 187 25.9% College / grad school 69 9.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
43.6%
Public administration
15.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.9%
Agriculture & mining
6.1%
Transportation & utilities
3.2%
Finance & real estate
1.5%
Professional & management
1.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 35.6% Service 31.8% Sales & office 21.1% Natural resources & construction 6.2% Production & transportation 5.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 67.9% Government 30.8% Self-employed 1.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 86.0% Carpool 13.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.3% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 25.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.3%
Female-led households
16.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 34.8% Retirement income 30.1% Supplemental Security 7.2% Cash public assistance 1.3% Food stamps / SNAP 21.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.9% High blood pressure 43.6% High cholesterol 36.9% Diabetes 15.8% Heart disease 9.0% Stroke 4.9% Asthma 10.1% Arthritis 30.9% Kidney disease 4.0% Pulmonary disease 10.2% Cancer 6.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.9% Binge drinking 17.5% No physical activity 36.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 38.8% Depression 26.1% Fair or poor health 23.7% Poor mental health 18.4% Poor physical health 15.1% No health insurance 16.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 79.7% Visited dentist 49.5% Cholesterol screening 89.1% Teeth loss 23.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 98 5.2%
Disability % Any disability 19.5% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 20.6% 65 and over 54.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 62.8% Public insurance 53.7% No insurance 2.3% Uninsured under 19 2.2%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,450 88.8% Spanish 9 0.4% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 9 0.4% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,728 98.8% Born in same state 2,728 98.8% Born in different state 2,458 89.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 32 1.2% Not a US citizen 8 25.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 424 15.4% Arab 144 5.2% Italian 96 3.5%
Ancestry Count % German 38 1.4% English 21 0.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.2% Internet access 92.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70655
What city is ZIP code 70655 in?
ZIP code 70655 is primarily assigned to Oberlin, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 70655 in?
ZIP code 70655 falls within Allen County, Louisiana.
Is ZIP code 70655 family-oriented?
31% of residents in ZIP code 70655 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 70655?
13% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 70655?
18% of residents in ZIP code 70655 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70655?
The median home value in ZIP code 70655 is $85,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 70655 in?
ZIP code 70655 observes the CST timezone.
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