ZIP code 70549
Where is ZIP code 70549?
Lake Arthur, Louisiana
Jefferson Davis Parish · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 70549 belongs to Lake Arthur, Louisiana in Jefferson Davis Parish. 70549 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 337. About 3,874 people live in the 70549 area, where the median household income is $57,692. The closest ZIP codes are 70546 (Jennings, 9 mi north), 70556 (Mermentau, 9.3 mi northeast) and 70542 (Gueydan, 10 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 70549 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Lake Arthur |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Jefferson Davis Parish |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 337 |
| Coordinates | 30.091, -92.6825 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 705 |
Population and income in 70549
| Population | 3,874 · higher than 52% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 24 · lower than 74% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 38.1 years · lower than 60% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $57,692 · higher than 53% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $28,798 |
| Below the poverty line | 23% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 13% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $115,100 · lower than 73% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $733 a month |
| Housing units | 1,845 |
| Households | 1,514 (2.56 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 76% / 24% |
| Land area | 161.13 sq mi (plus 10.33 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 70549. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 70549
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70546 | Jennings, LA | 9 mi N | Standard |
| 70556 | Mermentau, LA | 9.3 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 70542 | Gueydan, LA | 10 mi SE | Standard |
| 70581 | Roanoke, LA | 11.3 mi N | Standard |
| 70559 | Morse, LA | 12.6 mi E | Standard |
| 70591 | Welsh, LA | 12.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 70646 | Hayes, LA | 13.9 mi W | PO Box only |
| 70534 | Estherwood, LA | 14.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 70537 | Evangeline, LA | 14.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 70531 | Egan, LA | 15.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 70650 | Lacassine, LA | 17.6 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 70543 | Iota, LA | 20 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 70549 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 70549
123 MAIN ST
LAKE ARTHUR LA 70549
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (70549-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 70549?
- 70549 is a Lake Arthur, Louisiana ZIP code.
- What county is 70549 in?
- ZIP code 70549 is in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 70549 in?
- 70549 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 70549?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 70549 use area code 337.
- What is the population of ZIP code 70549?
- About 3,874 people live in ZIP code 70549, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 70549?
- The median household income in 70549 is $57,692 a year, higher than 53% of Louisiana ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 70549?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 70549 are 70546 (Jennings, 9 miles), 70556 (Mermentau, 9.3 miles), 70542 (Gueydan, 10 miles) and 70581 (Roanoke, 11.3 miles).