70653 Zip Code Profile

70653 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Merryville, Louisiana. Median household income here ($28,415) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. Looking for higher-end houses? Real estate prices here ($77,200) are significantly above average for the De Ridder area.

The average family income here is $43,495/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 70653 is $34,537.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 70653 earn an average of $32,792/year. Women earn only $15,625/year.

1,264 people in 70653 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 70653? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living in 70653 is 30.3 minutes!

The median age here is 41. There are 1,554 men and 1,557 women. The median age for men is 40 while for women the median age is 42.

To give you a sense of the community, 2,017 people (out of the 3,111 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 1,176 homes, and 38 businesses every day. 32 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

70653 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 31 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Alexandria, Egypt!) and -94 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 91 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population: 3,111
• White Population: 2,839
• Black Population: 211
• Hispanic Population: 66
• Asian Population: 20
• Hawaiian Population: 3
• Indian Population: 68
• Male Population: 1,554
• Female Population: 1,557
• Median Age: 41
• Median Age of Males: 40
• Median Age of Females: 42

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: West South Central
• State: Louisiana
• CSA Name: Fort Polk South-De Ridder, LA
• CBSA Type: Micropolitan
• CBSA Name: De Ridder LA
• County: Beauregard
• City: Merryville
• Longitude: -93.6
• Latitude: 30.7
• Elevation: 92 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 337

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 1,250
• Drive alone: 980
• Carpool: 212
• Public transit: 9
• Ride bikes or walk: 32


• Average commute time: 30.3 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 71
•    5 - 9: 97
•    10 - 14: 146
•    15 - 19: 216
•    20 - 24: 202
•    25 - 29: 72
•    30 - 34: 122
•    35 - 39: 20
•    40 - 44: 28
•    45 - 59: 106
•    60 - 89: 96
•    90 plus: 74

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $77,200
• Average Annual Household Income: $42,298
• Businesses: 42
• Employees: 303
• Annual Payroll: $7,946,000
• Average Family Income: $43,495
• Median Family Income: $28,415
• Average Income for Men: $32,792
• Average Income for Women: $15,625

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 04
• Congressional District Land Area: 10764.0
• Sr Senator: David Vitter (R)
• Jr Senator: Mary L. Landrieu (D)
• US House Representative: John Fleming (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 011
• State FIPS Code: 22

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Primary Schools

South Beauregard Elementary School

12378 Highway 171

Longville, LA 70653

(337) 725-6302

Other Schools

Hyatt High School

6249 Highway 109

Fields, LA 70653

(337) 786-6722

Merryville High School

7061 Highway 110 West

Merryville, LA 70653

(337) 825-8046