70777 ZIP Code — Slaughter, LA

East Feliciana County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70777 is located in Slaughter, Louisiana, within East Feliciana County. It covers approximately 65.11 square miles and serves a population of 4,365 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 225.

About ZIP code 70777

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $191,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($73,431) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 70777 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,365

population

65.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70777 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70777

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70777. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Slaughter	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70730 Ethel (5.7 mi) 70791 Zachary (7.6 mi) 70770 Pride (9 mi) 70722 Clinton (9.9 mi) 70748 Jackson (11.1 mi) 70714 Baker (11.8 mi) 70739 Greenwell Springs (13.1 mi) 70789 Wilson (13.1 mi) 70706 Denham Springs (13.5 mi) 70827 Baton Rouge (13.6 mi) 70818 Baton Rouge (14 mi) 70811 Baton Rouge (14.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,365
Population density	67 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	65.11 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	30.7443
Longitude	-91.0829
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	225

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.0%	46.4%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	31.7%	26.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	31.9%	23.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.4%	3.9%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

4,365

Population

People per sq mi

35.5

Median age

$73,431

Median household income

$38,471

Per capita income

$191,000

Median home value

$1,055

Median monthly rent

81.7%

Home ownership

7.7%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

1,440

Housing units

19.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

133

Under 5

117

233

5–9

204

175

10–14

153

15–19

134

20–24

336

25–34

295

242

35–44

212

255

45–54

223

126

55–59

111

156

60–64

137

239

65–74

210

187

75–84

164

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,049	24.0%
18 and over	3,316	76.0%
65 and over	837	19.2%
Median age	35.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.2%

Black or African American 16.1%

Two or more races 2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,558	81.2%
Black or African American	706	16.1%
Two or more races	88	2%
Hispanic or Latino	19	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	13	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.0%	46.4%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	31.7%	26.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	31.9%	23.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.4%	3.9%	4.7%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 2.5%

$25k–$35k 1.2%

$35k–$50k 13.3%

$50k–$75k 26.3%

$75k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 26.6%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 6.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	2.5%
$25k–$35k	1.2%
$35k–$50k	13.3%
$50k–$75k	26.3%
$75k–$100k	8.6%
$100k–$150k	26.6%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	6.7%
Median income	$73,431

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.4%

$50k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 23.7%

$200k–$300k 18.5%

$300k–$500k 20.3%

$500k–$1M 5.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$191,000
Median rent / month	$1,055
Owner occupied	81.7%
Renter occupied	18.3%
Vacant	11.0%
Single-family detached	69.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.2%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.98

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	18.5%
1990–1999	25.4%
1980–1989	19.8%
1970–1979	7.9%
1960–1969	5.4%
1950–1959	11.3%
1940–1949	0.2%
1939 or earlier	5.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	18.0%
3 bedrooms	61.9%
4 bedrooms	15.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	22.6%
2 vehicles	47.5%
3 or more	27.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.0%
Electricity	57.6%
Propane / LP gas	3.6%
Fuel oil	8.5%
Wood	3.0%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	993	64.9%
Cohabiting couple	35	2.3%
Male householder, no spouse	151	9.9%
Female householder, no spouse	352	23.0%
Households with children under 18	512	33.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	569	37.2%
Average household size	2.84

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.2%	10.0%
Married	61.9%	64.1%
Separated	1.5%	0.0%
Widowed	0.3%	7.2%
Divorced	11.1%	18.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 46.1%

Some college, no degree 15.3%

Associate's degree 13.1%

Bachelor's degree 18.2%

Graduate / professional 1.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.1%
Bachelor's or higher	19.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	87	8.3%
Kindergarten	85	8.1%
Elementary school	505	47.9%
High school	243	23.1%
College / grad school	134	12.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 20.2%

Other services 14.4%

Education & healthcare 13.1%

Retail trade 12.8%

Manufacturing 12.2%

Transportation & utilities 10.5%

Public administration 3.7%

Professional & management 3.4%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.3%
Service	11.5%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	20.5%
Production & transportation	22.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.4%
Government	10.1%
Self-employed	1.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.3%
Carpool	4.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	2.0%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.1

Poverty

All people 7.7%

Under 18 years 9.3%

18 and over 7.2%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 27.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.5%
Retirement income	26.6%
Supplemental Security	9.5%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	38.6%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	25.7%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	20.2%
No physical activity	29.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	25.2%
Fair or poor health	17.7%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	58.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	16.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	198	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.8%
Under 18	0.5%
18–64 years	9.3%
65 and over	33.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.1%
Public insurance	41.0%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	3.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,115	94.3%
Spanish	2	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,332	99.2%
Born in same state	4,294	98.4%
Born in different state	3,783	86.7%
Foreign born	38	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	33	0.8%
Not a US citizen	2	6.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	320	7.3%
French	231	5.3%
Italian	154	3.5%
German	23	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	18	0.4%
Irish	7	0.2%
Polish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.1%
Internet access	94.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70777

What city is ZIP code 70777 in?

ZIP code 70777 is primarily assigned to Slaughter, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70777 in?

ZIP code 70777 falls within East Feliciana County, Louisiana.

Is ZIP code 70777 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 70777 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 70777 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 70777 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70777?

The median home value in ZIP code 70777 is $191,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 70777?

ZIP code 70777 has an estimated population of 4,365 residents, with a density of 67 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 70777 in?

ZIP code 70777 observes the CST timezone.