70748 Zip Code Profile

70748 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Jackson, Louisiana. The population is racially diverse, and about evenly divided between singles and married couples. The average house value here ($72,200) is lower than in the Baton Rouge metro area as a whole, so this could be a great place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $53,712/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 70748 is $39,306.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 70748 earn an average of $31,949/year. Women earn only $17,803/year.

2,317 people in 70748 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 70748? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 26.5 minutes.

The median age here is 41. There are 4,289 men and 2,368 women. The median age for men is 40 while for women the median age is 44.

To give you a sense of the community, 3,732 people (out of the 6,657 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 1,274 homes, and 39 businesses every day. 46 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

70748 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 31 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Jerusalem, Israel!) and -91 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 161 feet above sea levell.

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• Sharon Hills Civic Association

• St. Francisville Farmers Market

• Demographics

• Total Population: 6,657
• White Population: 3,237
• Black Population: 3,428
• Hispanic Population: 105
• Asian Population: 22
• Hawaiian Population: 3
• Indian Population: 57
• Male Population: 4,289
• Female Population: 2,368
• Median Age: 41
• Median Age of Males: 40
• Median Age of Females: 44

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: West South Central
• State: Louisiana
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: Baton Rouge LA
• County: East Feliciana
• City: Jackson
• Longitude: -91.2
• Latitude: 30.8
• Elevation: 162 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 225

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 2,280
• Drive alone: 1,852
• Carpool: 348
• Public transit: 12
• Ride bikes or walk: 46


• Average commute time: 26.5 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 110
•    5 - 9: 248
•    10 - 14: 281
•    15 - 19: 376
•    20 - 24: 219
•    25 - 29: 103
•    30 - 34: 346
•    35 - 39: 22
•    40 - 44: 75
•    45 - 59: 283
•    60 - 89: 158
•    90 plus: 59

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $72,200
• Average Annual Household Income: $34,196
• Businesses: 71
• Employees: 2,008
• Annual Payroll: $73,503,000
• Average Family Income: $53,712
• Median Family Income: $32,762
• Average Income for Men: $31,949
• Average Income for Women: $17,803

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 06
• Congressional District Land Area: 3075.0
• Sr Senator: David Vitter (R)
• Jr Senator: Mary L. Landrieu (D)
• US House Representative: Bill Cassidy (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 037
• State FIPS Code: 22

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View all schools in Jackson

Primary Schools

Jackson Elementary School

3505 Highway 10

Jackson, LA 70748

(225) 634-5933

Middle Schools

Jackson Middle School

3503 Highway 10

Jackson, LA 70748

(225) 634-5932

High Schools

Dixon Correctional Institute

5568 Highway 68

Jackson, LA 70748

(225) 634-1200

Jackson High School

3501 Highway 10

Jackson, LA 70748

(225) 634-5931

Other Schools

Eastern La Mental Health Sys East/Jackson

Highway 10

Jackson, LA 70748

(225) 634-0552

Eastern La Mental System Forensic Div/Jackson

Highway 10

Jackson, LA 70748

(225) 634-0552