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Evangeline County
Turkey Creek, LA
70585
70585 ZIP Code — Turkey Creek, LA
Evangeline County, Louisiana
ZIP code 70585 is located in
Turkey Creek ,
Louisiana ,
within Evangeline County .
It covers approximately 0.60 square miles and serves a population of
252 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 337/318 .
About ZIP code 70585
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $87,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($30,625) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.
Overall, ZIP code 70585 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
252
Population density
420 / sq mi
State FIPS
22
County FIPS
039
Geography
Land area
0.60 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
30.8708
Longitude
-92.4038
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
337/318
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
77.0%
67.9%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
18.4%
21.2%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
4.6%
9.1%
18.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.8%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$30,625
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 74 29.4% 18 and over 178 70.6% 65 and over 53 21.0% Median age 35.8 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.6%
Group Count % White 235 93.3% Two or more races 13 5.2% American Indian / Alaska Native 4 1.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
77.0%
67.9%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
18.4%
21.2%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
4.6%
9.1%
18.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.8%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.0% $10k–$15k 7.8% $15k–$25k 5.9% $25k–$35k 37.3% $35k–$50k 5.9% $50k–$75k 18.6% $75k–$100k 5.9% $100k–$150k 9.8% $150k–$200k 1.0% $200k+ 5.9% Median income $30,625
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $87,500 Median rent / month $537 Owner occupied 75.5% Renter occupied 24.5% Vacant 12.1% Single-family detached 43.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 56.9% Median rooms 5.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.55
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 16.4% 2000–2009 41.4% 1990–1999 15.5% 1980–1989 9.5% 1970–1979 15.5% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 1.7% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 31.9% 3 bedrooms 64.7% 4 bedrooms 3.4% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 7.8% 1 vehicle 37.3% 2 vehicles 30.4% 3 or more 24.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 16.7% Electricity 80.4% Propane / LP gas 2.0% Wood 1.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 51 50.0% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 16 15.7% Female householder, no spouse 35 34.3% Households with children under 18 35 34.3% Households with seniors (65+) 42 41.2% Average household size 2.47
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 9.9% 15.2% Married 61.5% 51.1% Separated 0.0% 5.4% Widowed 0.0% 2.2% Divorced 28.6% 26.1%
Education
Less than 9th grade
13.8%
Some HS, no diploma
10.7%
Some college, no degree
13.2%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 75.5% Bachelor's or higher 5.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 7 10.3% Elementary school 38 55.9% High school 13 19.1% College / grad school 10 14.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
23.6%
Education & healthcare
13.9%
Professional & management
9.7%
Public administration
8.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.9%
Agriculture & mining
1.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 11.1% Service 27.8% Sales & office 18.1% Natural resources & construction 8.3% Production & transportation 34.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 51.4% Government 13.9% Self-employed 34.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 55.2% Carpool 11.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 20.9% Work from home 6.0% Other means 6.0% Avg commute (minutes) 22.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
38.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 52.9% Retirement income 30.4% Supplemental Security 7.8% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 16.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.0% High blood pressure 37.4% High cholesterol 37.2% Diabetes 12.2% Heart disease 7.7% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 10.0% Arthritis 27.7% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 10.3% Cancer 6.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 26.9% Binge drinking 20.2% No physical activity 33.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.2% Depression 29.5% Fair or poor health 21.4% Poor mental health 19.3% Poor physical health 14.5% No health insurance 15.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.6% Visited dentist 52.1% Cholesterol screening 87.4% Teeth loss 20.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 14 7.9%
Disability % Any disability 25.4% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 20.0% 65 and over 73.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 50.4% Public insurance 60.3% No insurance 5.2% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 232 92.1% 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) 242 96.0% Born in same state 242 96.0% Born in different state 223 88.5% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 10 4.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 23 9.1% Italian 17 6.7%
Ancestry Count % French 13 5.2% German 6 2.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.5% Internet access 83.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70585
What city is ZIP code 70585 in?
ZIP code 70585 is primarily assigned to Turkey Creek, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 70585 in?
ZIP code 70585 falls within Evangeline County, Louisiana.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 70585?
5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 70585 have a large retiree population?
53% of households in ZIP code 70585 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70585?
The median home value in ZIP code 70585 is $87,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 70585?
The median household income in ZIP code 70585 is $30,625, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 70585 in?
ZIP code 70585 observes the CST timezone.
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