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East Feliciana County
Wilson, LA
70789
70789 ZIP Code — Wilson, LA
East Feliciana County, Louisiana
ZIP code 70789 is located in
Wilson ,
Louisiana ,
within East Feliciana County .
It covers approximately 18.77 square miles and serves a population of
778 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 225 .
About ZIP code 70789
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 $117,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $32,702. SNAP benefit usage at 46% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 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 diabetes (17%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 70789 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
778
Population density
41 / sq mi
State FIPS
22
County FIPS
037
Geography
Land area
18.77 sq mi
Water area
0.07 sq mi
Latitude
30.9328
Longitude
-91.0582
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
225
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
78.0%
46.4%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
11.6%
26.2%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
10.4%
23.5%
18.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.9%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$32,702
Median household income
$117,100
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 140 18.0% 18 and over 638 82.0% 65 and over 143 18.4% Median age 47.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
81.2%
Group Count % Black or African American 632 81.2% White 124 15.9% Two or more races 12 1.5% Asian 10 1.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
78.0%
46.4%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
11.6%
26.2%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
10.4%
23.5%
18.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.9%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 15.7% $10k–$15k 7.0% $15k–$25k 17.1% $25k–$35k 31.1% $35k–$50k 9.7% $50k–$75k 11.7% $75k–$100k 2.0% $100k–$150k 1.7% $150k–$200k 3.0% $200k+ 1.0% Median income $32,702
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $117,100 Median rent / month $378 Owner occupied 76.6% Renter occupied 23.4% Vacant 22.3% Single-family detached 42.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 47.5% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.80
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 7.3% 2000–2009 22.9% 1990–1999 19.5% 1980–1989 12.7% 1970–1979 17.1% 1960–1969 8.6% 1950–1959 0.8% 1940–1949 1.8% 1939 or earlier 9.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 5.5% 2 bedrooms 13.8% 3 bedrooms 66.0% 4 bedrooms 14.8% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 31.1% 1 vehicle 30.8% 2 vehicles 21.1% 3 or more 17.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 18.7% Electricity 81.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 120 40.1% Cohabiting couple 3 1.0% Male householder, no spouse 49 16.4% Female householder, no spouse 127 42.5% Households with children under 18 62 20.7% Households with seniors (65+) 125 41.8% Average household size 2.60
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 27.7% 41.5% Married 50.2% 36.4% Separated 5.6% 0.9% Widowed 7.0% 17.6% Divorced 9.4% 3.5%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
31.9%
Some college, no degree
17.9%
Graduate / professional
1.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 67.6% Bachelor's or higher 5.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 25 14.5% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 109 63.0% High school 16 9.2% College / grad school 23 13.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.2%
Public administration
25.9%
Transportation & utilities
11.7%
Professional & management
7.8%
Finance & real estate
2.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 18.0% Service 50.2% Sales & office 8.8% Natural resources & construction 2.9% Production & transportation 20.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 45.9% Government 50.7% Self-employed 3.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 98.5% Carpool 1.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 27.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
24.2%
Female-led households
3.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 53.2% Retirement income 24.7% Supplemental Security 35.5% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 45.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 42.5% High blood pressure 46.6% High cholesterol 35.9% Diabetes 16.7% Heart disease 7.5% Stroke 4.7% Asthma 10.4% Arthritis 28.3% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 7.7% Cancer 6.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.7% Binge drinking 15.5% No physical activity 33.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 40.1% Depression 22.0% Fair or poor health 21.4% Poor mental health 16.9% Poor physical health 12.9% No health insurance 15.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 82.9% Visited dentist 55.4% Cholesterol screening 91.2% Teeth loss 19.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 21 3.3%
Disability % Any disability 20.6% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 12.5% 65 and over 68.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 27.4% Public insurance 67.9% No insurance 10.4% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 753 96.8% 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) 768 98.7% Born in same state 768 98.7% Born in different state 667 85.7% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 10 1.3% Not a US citizen 10 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 53 6.8% French 11 1.4%
Ancestry Count % Italian 5 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.4% Internet access 49.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70789
What city is ZIP code 70789 in?
ZIP code 70789 is primarily assigned to Wilson, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 70789 in?
ZIP code 70789 falls within East Feliciana County, Louisiana.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 70789?
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 70789 have a large retiree population?
53% of households in ZIP code 70789 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70789?
16% of residents in ZIP code 70789 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70789?
The median home value in ZIP code 70789 is $117,100.
What timezone is ZIP code 70789 in?
ZIP code 70789 observes the CST timezone.
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