Zip code 70655: Oberlin, Louisiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 70655
70655 is a rural zip code in Oberlin, Louisiana (Allen Parish), covering 125 sq mi of land. About 3,047 people live here, or 24 per square mile. The median resident is 37.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $50,893 a year, 37% below the national median of $80,734. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $90,600, or 1.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 72% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $448 a month.
11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 17.3 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in cleaning and personal care; office and administrative support; and healthcare.
How 70655 compares
- 89thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%141st of 500 in LA
- Government workers21.9%89thU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%122nd of 500 in LA
- Housing vacancy15.5%87thU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%254th of 493 in LA
- Residents under 1826.4%83rdU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%119th of 501 in LA
- Healthcare workers11.3%74thU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%185th of 500 in LA
- Poverty rate14.5%68thU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%308th of 493 in LA
- Veterans6.7%62ndU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%169th of 501 in LA
- Homeownership rate71.8%58thU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%309th of 492 in LA
- 58thU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.495268th of 492 in LA
- Diversity index50.452ndU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.9191st of 501 in LA
- 47thU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%301st of 501 in LA
- 37thU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%290th of 458 in LA
- Median age37.135thU.S. 38.9 · LA 38339th of 501 in LA
- Uninsured rate4.1%23rdU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%385th of 501 in LA
- 13thU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%178th of 501 in LA
- Median household income$50,89310thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,756279th of 459 in LA
- 10thWeaknessU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%260th of 492 in LA
- Per capita income$25,2818thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,038363rd of 501 in LA
- Population3,0475thU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,961276th of 501 in LA
- Average commute17.3 min4thStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min442nd of 471 in LA
- Population density24/sq mi3rdU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi373rd of 501 in LA
- 3rdWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%374th of 500 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$29,8423rdWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,701418th of 492 in LA
- Median home value$90,6002ndU.S. $332,700 · LA $216,500396th of 450 in LA
- 1stU.S. $1,413 · LA $1,064379th of 391 in LA
- 1stU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%428th of 500 in LA
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%325th of 500 in LA
- 1stU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%432nd of 500 in LA
| Measure | 70655 | Allen | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 8.5% | 9.8% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 141st of 500 | |
| Government workers | 21.9% | 18.4% | 16% | 14.5% | 122nd of 500 | |
| Housing vacancy | 15.5% | 18.1% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 254th of 493 | |
| Residents under 18 | 26.4% | 23.2% | 23.5% | 22% | 119th of 501 | |
| Healthcare workers | 11.3% | 11.4% | 11% | 9.7% | 185th of 500 | |
| Poverty rate | 14.5% | 23.1% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 308th of 493 | |
| Veterans | 6.7% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 169th of 501 | |
| Homeownership rate | 71.8% | 74% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 309th of 492 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.444 | 0.459 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 268th of 492 | |
| Diversity index | 50.4 | 53.7 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 191st of 501 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 16.1% | 14.7% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 301st of 501 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 47.2% | 57.7% | 54.8% | 51.1% | 290th of 458 | |
| Median age | 37.1 | 37.4 | 38 | 38.9 | 339th of 501 | |
| Uninsured rate | 4.1% | 7.2% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 385th of 501 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.2% | 6% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 178th of 501 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $50,893 | $46,469 | $60,756 | $80,734 | 279th of 459 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 84% | 81% | 86.6% | 91% | 260th of 492 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $25,281 | $23,398 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 363rd of 501 | |
| Population | 3,047 | 22,477 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 276th of 501 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 17.3 min | 26.2 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 442nd of 471 | |
| Population density | 24/sq mi | 30/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 373rd of 501 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 11% | 11.9% | 27% | 35.7% | 374th of 500 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $29,842 | $35,313 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 418th of 492 | |
| Median home value | $90,600 | $104,500 | $216,500 | $332,700 | 396th of 450 | |
| Median gross rent | $448 | $775 | $1,064 | $1,413 | 379th of 391 | |
| Work from home | 0% | 6.8% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 428th of 500 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 0.8% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 325th of 500 | |
| Self-employed workers | 3.1% | 13.4% | 10.6% | 10% | 432nd of 500 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White62%
- Black34%
- Hispanic3%
- Asian0.9%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial0.8%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 1,120
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Family households
- 67.2%
- Married couples
- 45.1%
- Living alone
- 31.5%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 6.7%
- Male / female
- 49% / 51%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,325
- Owner-occupied
- 71.8%
- Vacant
- 15.5%
- Median year built
- 1992
- Median rooms
- 5.5
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 47.2%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 1.3%
- Home value to income
- 1.8× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 70655 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $48,355 | $74,888 |
| Service | $26,523 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $30,690 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $53,000 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $78,196 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 87.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 2.9%
- Households with broadband
- 84%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 51.6%
- No internet access
- 13.8%
- Without health insurance
- 4.1%
- Limited-English households
- 0.8%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Oberlin
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Allen Parish
- Center point
- 30.6251° N, 92.7171° W
- Land area
- 125 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Oberlin3% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 70655
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70654 | Mittie, LA | 10 mi | — |
| 70532 | Elton, LA | 11 mi | $44,095 |
| 70648 | Kinder, LA | 13 mi | $48,750 |
| 71463 | Oakdale, LA | 13 mi | $43,594 |
| 70554 | Mamou, LA | 13 mi | $28,638 |
| 70515 | Basile, LA | 15 mi | $65,991 |
| 70651 | Leblanc, LA | 15 mi | $42,865 |
| 70638 | Elizabeth, LA | 15 mi | $37,708 |
| 70637 | Dry Creek, LA | 16 mi | $125,456 |
| 70580 | Reddell, LA | 18 mi | — |
| 70644 | Grant, LA | 18 mi | $21,825 |
| 70658 | Reeves, LA | 20 mi | $65,759 |
Questions about 70655
What city is zip code 70655?
70655 is assigned to Oberlin, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 70655 in?
70655 is in Allen Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of 70655?
About 3,047 people live in 70655, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 70655 in?
70655 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 70655?
The median household income in 70655 is $50,893.
What zip codes are near 70655?
The closest zip codes to 70655 are 70654, 70532, 70648, 71463, 70554.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 70655, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.