70581 ZIP Code — Roanoke, LA

Jefferson Davis County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70581 is located in Roanoke, Louisiana, within Jefferson Davis County. It covers approximately 25.57 square miles and serves a population of 1,021 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 337.

About ZIP code 70581

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $226,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $42,155. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average. 43% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 70581 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,021

population

25.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70581 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70581

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70581. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Roanoke	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70546 Jennings (4.8 mi) 70591 Welsh (5.2 mi) 70537 Evangeline (10.6 mi) 70531 Egan (13.5 mi) 70549 Lake Arthur (13.6 mi) 70543 Iota (13.8 mi) 70532 Elton (14.5 mi) 70647 Iowa (16.2 mi) 70515 Basile (16.4 mi) 70559 Morse (17.6 mi) 70648 Kinder (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,021
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	25.57 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	30.2759
Longitude	-92.7399
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	58.1%	54.8%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	11.3%	25.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	30.6%	15.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.0%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,021

Population

People per sq mi

49.1

Median age

$42,155

Median household income

$20,887

Per capita income

$226,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

87.8%

Home ownership

31.3%

Poverty rate

11.5%

Unemployment

288

Housing units

29.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

130

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

108

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	88	8.6%
18 and over	933	91.4%
65 and over	154	15.1%
Median age	49.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	1,021	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.1%	54.8%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	11.3%	25.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	30.6%	15.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.0%	4.7%

Under $10k 18.9%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 21.3%

$35k–$50k 19.8%

$50k–$75k 8.8%

$75k–$100k 2.4%

$100k–$150k 20.4%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	18.9%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	21.3%
$35k–$50k	19.8%
$50k–$75k	8.8%
$75k–$100k	2.4%
$100k–$150k	20.4%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
Median income	$42,155

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.0%

$50k–$100k 2.4%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

$200k–$300k 29.5%

$300k–$500k 34.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$226,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	87.8%
Renter occupied	12.2%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	92.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.9%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	31.7%
1980–1989	23.8%
1970–1979	18.0%
1960–1969	17.1%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	9.5%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	8.5%
3 bedrooms	69.5%
4 bedrooms	22.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	33.5%
2 vehicles	25.6%
3 or more	38.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.1%
Electricity	68.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	229	69.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	27	8.2%
Female householder, no spouse	72	22.0%
Households with children under 18	35	10.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	114	34.8%
Average household size	3.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.8%	48.9%
Married	68.3%	38.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.8%	11.7%
Divorced	0.0%	1.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.4%

Some HS, no diploma 9.5%

HS graduate 27.3%

Some college, no degree 24.3%

Associate's degree 2.5%

Bachelor's degree 11.0%

Graduate / professional 18.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.1%
Bachelor's or higher	29.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	88	24.1%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	277	75.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 65.4%

Agriculture & mining 13.9%

Transportation & utilities 8.2%

Retail trade 4.4%

Professional & management 3.6%

Public administration 3.4%

Construction 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	55.6%
Service	27.2%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	9.1%
Production & transportation	8.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	38.9%
Government	39.1%
Self-employed	20.1%
Unpaid family workers	2.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	98.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.5

Poverty

All people 31.3%

Under 18 years 69.3%

18 and over 27.8%

Married-couple families 26.2%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.3%
Retirement income	21.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	25.3%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.4%
Binge drinking	20.5%
No physical activity	31.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	26.3%
Fair or poor health	18.8%
Poor mental health	18.3%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	14.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	54.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	18.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	56	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.7%
65 and over	40.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.0%
Public insurance	39.9%
No insurance	3.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,021	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)	1,021	100.0%
Born in same state	1,021	100.0%
Born in different state	942	92.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	400	39.2%
Italian	73	7.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	26	2.5%
French	15	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.1%
Internet access	89.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70581

What city is ZIP code 70581 in?

ZIP code 70581 is primarily assigned to Roanoke, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70581 in?

ZIP code 70581 falls within Jefferson Davis County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70581?

31% of residents in ZIP code 70581 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 70581 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 70581 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 70581 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 70581 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 70581?

The median household income in ZIP code 70581 is $42,155, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 70581 in?

ZIP code 70581 observes the CST timezone.