Zip code 70785: Walker, Louisiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 70785
70785 is a small-town zip code in Walker, Louisiana (Livingston Parish), covering 93 sq mi of land. About 23,921 people live here, or 257 per square mile. The median resident is 36.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $89,103 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $245,000, or 2.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 84% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,041 a month.
18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 30.5 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; management; and office and administrative support.
How 70785 compares
- Homeownership rate83.8%87thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%140th of 492 in LA
- Government workers18.3%78thU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%187th of 500 in LA
- Residents under 1825.3%77thU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%166th of 501 in LA
- Average commute30.5 min76thU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min168th of 471 in LA
- Veterans7.8%75thU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%115th of 501 in LA
- Broadband access94.6%72ndU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%43rd of 492 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$56,83470thU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,70150th of 492 in LA
- Uninsured rate9.1%66thU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%146th of 501 in LA
- Median household income$89,10361stU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,75644th of 459 in LA
- 56thU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%245th of 458 in LA
- Poverty rate11.4%53rdU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%374th of 493 in LA
- Tech workers2.9%50thU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%75th of 500 in LA
- 43rdU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%295th of 500 in LA
- Housing vacancy5.6%39thU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%459th of 493 in LA
- Population23,92138thU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,96166th of 501 in LA
- Per capita income$36,20638thU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,038130th of 501 in LA
- 35thU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%304th of 500 in LA
- Median age36.833rdU.S. 38.9 · LA 38345th of 501 in LA
- Median home value$245,00032ndU.S. $332,700 · LA $216,50081st of 450 in LA
- 28thU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%392nd of 501 in LA
- Population density257/sq mi24thU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi160th of 501 in LA
- Median gross rent$1,04124thU.S. $1,413 · LA $1,064130th of 391 in LA
- Work from home7.5%19thU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%150th of 500 in LA
- Diversity index25.418thU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.9402nd of 501 in LA
- 17thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%214th of 500 in LA
- 17thU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%359th of 500 in LA
- 9thU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%229th of 501 in LA
- 8thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.495413th of 492 in LA
| Measure | 70785 | Livingston | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeownership rateStrength | 83.8% | 80.7% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 140th of 492 | |
| Government workers | 18.3% | 15.6% | 16% | 14.5% | 187th of 500 | |
| Residents under 18 | 25.3% | 25.8% | 23.5% | 22% | 166th of 501 | |
| Average commute | 30.5 min | 33.8 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 168th of 471 | |
| Veterans | 7.8% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 115th of 501 | |
| Broadband access | 94.6% | 92.4% | 86.6% | 91% | 43rd of 492 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $56,834 | $49,327 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 50th of 492 | |
| Uninsured rate | 9.1% | 8.6% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 146th of 501 | |
| Median household income | $89,103 | $80,122 | $60,756 | $80,734 | 44th of 459 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 52.3% | 48.3% | 54.8% | 51.1% | 245th of 458 | |
| Poverty rate | 11.4% | 12.9% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 374th of 493 | |
| Tech workers | 2.9% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 75th of 500 | |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% | 4.2% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 295th of 500 | |
| Housing vacancy | 5.6% | 10.6% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 459th of 493 | |
| Population | 23,921 | 148,115 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 66th of 501 | |
| Per capita income | $36,206 | $35,135 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 130th of 501 | |
| Healthcare workers | 8.5% | 8.7% | 11% | 9.7% | 304th of 500 | |
| Median age | 36.8 | 36.4 | 38 | 38.9 | 345th of 501 | |
| Median home value | $245,000 | $230,600 | $216,500 | $332,700 | 81st of 450 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 13.7% | 13.8% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 392nd of 501 | |
| Population density | 257/sq mi | 229/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 160th of 501 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,041 | $1,151 | $1,064 | $1,413 | 130th of 391 | |
| Work from home | 7.5% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 150th of 500 | |
| Diversity index | 25.4 | 34.4 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 402nd of 501 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 18.4% | 20.5% | 27% | 35.7% | 214th of 500 | |
| Self-employed workers | 6.8% | 10.3% | 10.6% | 10% | 359th of 500 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.5% | 4% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 229th of 501 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.376 | 0.404 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 413th of 492 |
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
- White86%
- Black7%
- Hispanic2%
- Asian1%
- Native American0.1%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.4%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 8,642
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Family households
- 72.3%
- Married couples
- 51.3%
- Living alone
- 21.6%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 7.8%
- 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
- 9,152
- Owner-occupied
- 83.8%
- Vacant
- 5.6%
- Median year built
- 2002
- Median rooms
- 6
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 52.3%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 25.6%
- Home value to income
- 2.7× (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 | 70785 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $65,945 | $74,888 |
| Service | $33,785 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $41,430 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $68,352 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $55,577 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 87.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.4%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 5.5%
- Households with broadband
- 94.6%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 80.7%
- No internet access
- 4.1%
- Without health insurance
- 9.1%
- Limited-English households
- 1.2%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Walker
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Livingston Parish
- Center point
- 30.5571° N, 90.8192° W
- Land area
- 93 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Walker7% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 70785
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70706 | Denham Springs, LA | 6.3 mi | $91,070 |
| 70786 | Watson, LA | 8.2 mi | — |
| 70744 | Holden, LA | 9.1 mi | $61,375 |
| 70453 | Pine Grove, LA | 9.1 mi | $60,526 |
| 70739 | Greenwell Springs, LA | 9.2 mi | $106,671 |
| 70726 | Denham Springs, LA | 9.9 mi | $78,621 |
| 70754 | Livingston, LA | 11 mi | $56,011 |
| 70770 | Pride, LA | 12 mi | $92,311 |
| 70819 | Baton Rouge, LA | 13 mi | $73,561 |
| 70711 | Albany, LA | 14 mi | $93,623 |
| 70818 | Baton Rouge, LA | 14 mi | $78,432 |
| 70821 | Baton Rouge, LA · PO box | 15 mi | — |
Zip codes like 70785 elsewhere
Questions about 70785
What city is zip code 70785?
70785 is assigned to Walker, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 70785 in?
70785 is in Livingston Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of 70785?
About 23,921 people live in 70785, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 70785 in?
70785 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 70785?
The median household income in 70785 is $89,103.
What zip codes are near 70785?
The closest zip codes to 70785 are 70706, 70786, 70744, 70453, 70739.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 70785, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.