Zip code 70748: Jackson, Louisiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 70748
70748 is a small-town zip code in Jackson, Louisiana (East Feliciana Parish), covering 74 sq mi of land. About 6,909 people live here, or 93 per square mile. The median resident is 43.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $77,500 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $284,700, or 3.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 77% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $785 a month.
18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.5 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; office and administrative support; and management.
How 70748 compares
- Government workers34.5%99thU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%34th of 500 in LA
- Healthcare workers17.7%98thU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%43rd of 500 in LA
- Housing vacancy25.4%96thU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%99th of 493 in LA
- 94thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.49562nd of 492 in LA
- 87thU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%106th of 500 in LA
- Poverty rate19.2%83rdWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%226th of 493 in LA
- Median age43.981stU.S. 38.9 · LA 38134th of 501 in LA
- 81stWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%182nd of 500 in LA
- Diversity index60.773rdU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.960th of 501 in LA
- Homeownership rate76.9%71stU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%245th of 492 in LA
- 56thU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%240th of 501 in LA
- Median household income$77,50047thU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,75691st of 459 in LA
- 43rdU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%273rd of 458 in LA
- Median home value$284,70041stU.S. $332,700 · LA $216,50045th of 450 in LA
- Average commute24.5 min40thU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min321st of 471 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$44,81339thU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,701193rd of 492 in LA
- Uninsured rate4.8%31stU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%356th of 501 in LA
- Veterans4%26thU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%372nd of 501 in LA
- 17thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%213th of 500 in LA
- Broadband access86.1%15thWeaknessU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%209th of 492 in LA
- Population density93/sq mi13thU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi235th of 501 in LA
- Work from home6.1%12thU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%215th of 500 in LA
- Population6,90911thU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,961190th of 501 in LA
- Per capita income$26,10110thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,038340th of 501 in LA
- 6thU.S. $1,413 · LA $1,064264th of 391 in LA
- 3rdU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%455th of 501 in LA
- Tech workers0.1%3rdU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%312th of 500 in LA
- 2ndU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%338th of 501 in LA
| Measure | 70748 | East Feliciana | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government workers | 34.5% | 24.5% | 16% | 14.5% | 34th of 500 | |
| Healthcare workers | 17.7% | 13.8% | 11% | 9.7% | 43rd of 500 | |
| Housing vacancy | 25.4% | 22.2% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 99th of 493 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.525 | 0.480 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 62nd of 492 | |
| Self-employed workers | 14% | 12.1% | 10.6% | 10% | 106th of 500 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 19.2% | 16.2% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 226th of 493 | |
| Median age | 43.9 | 44 | 38 | 38.9 | 134th of 501 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 7.2% | 5.9% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 182nd of 500 | |
| Diversity index | 60.7 | 54.6 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 60th of 501 | |
| Homeownership rate | 76.9% | 85.6% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 245th of 492 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 17.4% | 20.2% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 240th of 501 | |
| Median household income | $77,500 | $73,085 | $60,756 | $80,734 | 91st of 459 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 48.9% | 44.8% | 54.8% | 51.1% | 273rd of 458 | |
| Median home value | $284,700 | $228,100 | $216,500 | $332,700 | 45th of 450 | |
| Average commute | 24.5 min | 34.9 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 321st of 471 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $44,813 | $51,199 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 193rd of 492 | |
| Uninsured rate | 4.8% | 4.8% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 356th of 501 | |
| Veterans | 4% | 5% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 372nd of 501 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 18.4% | 19.3% | 27% | 35.7% | 213th of 500 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 86.1% | 83.6% | 86.6% | 91% | 209th of 492 | |
| Population density | 93/sq mi | 43/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 235th of 501 | |
| Work from home | 6.1% | 7.3% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 215th of 500 | |
| Population | 6,909 | 19,271 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 190th of 501 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $26,101 | $33,464 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 340th of 501 | |
| Median gross rent | $785 | $911 | $1,064 | $1,413 | 264th of 391 | |
| Residents under 18 | 11% | 17.4% | 23.5% | 22% | 455th of 501 | |
| Tech workers | 0.1% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 312th of 500 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.4% | 0.5% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 338th of 501 |
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
- White43%
- Black45%
- Hispanic5%
- Asian0%
- Native American0.4%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial7%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 1,504
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Family households
- 70.7%
- Married couples
- 56.9%
- Living alone
- 25%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 4%
- Male / female
- 64% / 36%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 2,017
- Owner-occupied
- 76.9%
- Vacant
- 25.4%
- Median year built
- 1991
- Median rooms
- 5.8
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 48.9%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 26.4%
- Home value to income
- 3.7× (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 | 70748 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $74,556 | $74,888 |
| Service | $35,954 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $45,000 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $19,747 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $36,929 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 79.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.4%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 1.8%
- Households with broadband
- 86.1%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 62.9%
- No internet access
- 12.8%
- Without health insurance
- 4.8%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Jackson
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- East Feliciana Parish
- Center point
- 30.8150° N, 91.2062° W
- Land area
- 74 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
70748 spans 2 counties
- East Feliciana Parish99% of land
- East Baton Rouge Parish1% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Jackson6% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 70748
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70730 | Ethel, LA | 6.6 mi | $64,977 |
| 70777 | Slaughter, LA | 9.3 mi | $85,550 |
| 70775 | Saint Francisville, LA | 10 mi | $80,417 |
| 70789 | Wilson, LA | 11 mi | $35,000 |
| 70784 | Wakefield, LA · PO box | 12 mi | — |
| 70791 | Zachary, LA | 12 mi | $78,263 |
| 70736 | Glynn, LA | 15 mi | $30,784 |
| 70761 | Norwood, LA | 15 mi | $88,872 |
| 70874 | Baton Rouge, LA · PO box | 16 mi | — |
| 70722 | Clinton, LA | 16 mi | $76,144 |
| 70783 | Ventress, LA | 16 mi | $103,583 |
| 70714 | Baker, LA | 16 mi | $57,608 |
Zip codes like 70748 elsewhere
Questions about 70748
What city is zip code 70748?
70748 is assigned to Jackson, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 70748 in?
70748 is mostly in East Feliciana Parish, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 70748?
About 6,909 people live in 70748, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 70748 in?
70748 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 70748?
The median household income in 70748 is $77,500.
What zip codes are near 70748?
The closest zip codes to 70748 are 70730, 70777, 70775, 70789, 70784.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 70748, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.