Zip code 70777: Slaughter, Louisiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 70777
70777 is a small-town zip code in Slaughter, Louisiana (East Feliciana Parish), covering 65 sq mi of land. About 4,406 people live here, or 68 per square mile. The median resident is 44.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $85,550 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 14% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $247,000, or 2.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 90% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,579 a month.
16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 34.1 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; office and administrative support; and transportation and moving goods.
How 70777 compares
- Homeownership rate90.2%96thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%66th of 492 in LA
- Average commute34.1 min90thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min97th of 471 in LA
- 85thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.495131st of 492 in LA
- Median age44.383rdU.S. 38.9 · LA 38128th of 501 in LA
- Poverty rate14%65thU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%320th of 493 in LA
- Broadband access93.6%63rdU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%58th of 492 in LA
- 63rdU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%205th of 501 in LA
- Housing vacancy8.1%61stU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%429th of 493 in LA
- Median gross rent$1,57960thU.S. $1,413 · LA $1,06410th of 391 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$51,28659thU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,701100th of 492 in LA
- Median household income$85,55057thU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,75660th of 459 in LA
- 56thU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%246th of 500 in LA
- Veterans6.1%54thU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%218th of 501 in LA
- Residents under 1822.4%53rdU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%281st of 501 in LA
- Government workers14.1%53rdU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%303rd of 500 in LA
- Per capita income$40,56451stU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,03880th of 501 in LA
- Uninsured rate6.5%47thU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%272nd of 501 in LA
- Median home value$247,00033rdU.S. $332,700 · LA $216,50078th of 450 in LA
- Diversity index30.624thU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.9373rd of 501 in LA
- 14thU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%361st of 500 in LA
- 12thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%268th of 500 in LA
- Population density68/sq mi10thU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi270th of 501 in LA
- Tech workers0.8%10thU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%238th of 500 in LA
- 9thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%390th of 500 in LA
- Population4,4067thU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,961237th of 501 in LA
- Work from home4.6%6thU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%270th of 500 in LA
- 3rdU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%320th of 501 in LA
- 1stStrengthU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%429th of 458 in LA
| Measure | 70777 | East Feliciana | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeownership rateStrength | 90.2% | 85.6% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 66th of 492 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 34.1 min | 34.9 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 97th of 471 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.489 | 0.480 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 131st of 492 | |
| Median age | 44.3 | 44 | 38 | 38.9 | 128th of 501 | |
| Poverty rate | 14% | 16.2% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 320th of 493 | |
| Broadband access | 93.6% | 83.6% | 86.6% | 91% | 58th of 492 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 18.3% | 20.2% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 205th of 501 | |
| Housing vacancy | 8.1% | 22.2% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 429th of 493 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,579 | $911 | $1,064 | $1,413 | 10th of 391 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $51,286 | $51,199 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 100th of 492 | |
| Median household income | $85,550 | $73,085 | $60,756 | $80,734 | 60th of 459 | |
| Self-employed workers | 9.8% | 12.1% | 10.6% | 10% | 246th of 500 | |
| Veterans | 6.1% | 5% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 218th of 501 | |
| Residents under 18 | 22.4% | 17.4% | 23.5% | 22% | 281st of 501 | |
| Government workers | 14.1% | 24.5% | 16% | 14.5% | 303rd of 500 | |
| Per capita income | $40,564 | $33,464 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 80th of 501 | |
| Uninsured rate | 6.5% | 4.8% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 272nd of 501 | |
| Median home value | $247,000 | $228,100 | $216,500 | $332,700 | 78th of 450 | |
| Diversity index | 30.6 | 54.6 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 373rd of 501 | |
| Healthcare workers | 6.9% | 13.8% | 11% | 9.7% | 361st of 500 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 16.1% | 19.3% | 27% | 35.7% | 268th of 500 | |
| Population density | 68/sq mi | 43/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 270th of 501 | |
| Tech workers | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 238th of 500 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 2.4% | 5.9% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 390th of 500 | |
| Population | 4,406 | 19,271 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 237th of 501 | |
| Work from home | 4.6% | 7.3% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 270th of 500 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.5% | 0.5% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 320th of 501 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 5.5% | 44.8% | 54.8% | 51.1% | 429th of 458 |
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
- White82%
- Black13%
- Hispanic2%
- Asian0%
- Native American0.6%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.3%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 1,573
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Family households
- 73.7%
- Married couples
- 58%
- Living alone
- 24.2%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 6.1%
- Male / female
- 50% / 50%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,711
- Owner-occupied
- 90.2%
- Vacant
- 8.1%
- Median year built
- 1990
- Median rooms
- 6.2
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 5.5%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- 2.9× (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 | 70777 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $66,524 | $74,888 |
| Service | $15,453 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $37,333 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $65,545 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $58,750 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 92.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.1%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 1.2%
- Households with broadband
- 93.6%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 71.3%
- No internet access
- 4.3%
- Without health insurance
- 6.5%
- Limited-English households
- 1%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Slaughter
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- East Feliciana Parish
- Center point
- 30.7397° N, 91.0771° W
- Land area
- 65 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
70777 spans 2 counties
- East Feliciana Parish87% of land
- East Baton Rouge Parish13% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Slaughter8% of zip
- Zachary2% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 70777
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70730 | Ethel, LA | 5 mi | $64,977 |
| 70791 | Zachary, LA | 7.8 mi | $78,263 |
| 70770 | Pride, LA | 7.9 mi | $92,311 |
| 70748 | Jackson, LA | 9.3 mi | $77,500 |
| 70714 | Baker, LA | 11 mi | $57,608 |
| 70722 | Clinton, LA | 11 mi | $76,144 |
| 70739 | Greenwell Springs, LA | 12 mi | $106,671 |
| 70874 | Baton Rouge, LA · PO box | 13 mi | — |
| 70786 | Watson, LA | 13 mi | — |
| 70706 | Denham Springs, LA | 14 mi | $91,070 |
| 70818 | Baton Rouge, LA | 14 mi | $78,432 |
| 70789 | Wilson, LA | 14 mi | $35,000 |
Zip codes like 70777 elsewhere
Questions about 70777
What city is zip code 70777?
70777 is assigned to Slaughter, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 70777 in?
70777 is mostly in East Feliciana Parish, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 70777?
About 4,406 people live in 70777, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 70777 in?
70777 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 70777?
The median household income in 70777 is $85,550.
What zip codes are near 70777?
The closest zip codes to 70777 are 70730, 70791, 70770, 70748, 70714.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 70777, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.