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Baldwin, LA
Town in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 70514.
Population
1,962
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
610
ZIP codes
1
Baldwin and its ZIP codes
Baldwin at a glance
- Baldwin is about 5.7 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $31,669, 48% below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $129,400 (40% below Louisiana) and median rent is $953 a month.
Local data for Baldwin, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Baldwin, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$31,669
Poverty rate
26.9%
Median home value
$129,400
Median rent
$953/mo
Homeownership
57.7%
Bachelor's or higher
4.7%
Median age
38.1
Average commute
34.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (97), German Americans (40), Italian Americans (23).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Mary Parish. PPP loans are for Baldwin.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,289
19,370 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,332
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$537M
FY 2026, $10,860 per person
PPP loans
$4.7M
109 loans, 354 jobs reported
How people get to work
Baldwin, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.4%
- Carpooled15.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.2%
Average one-way commute: 34.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Baldwin, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
164
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,543
12.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 44°F
65.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Baldwin, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
50.3%
U.S. 33.3% +17.0 pts
Diabetes
23.0%
U.S. 12.1% +10.9 pts
Smoking
22.9%
U.S. 12.8% +10.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
ZIP codes in Baldwin
1 in or overlapping Baldwin. Population shown
Cities near Baldwin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CharentonCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 5 |
| FranklinCity | 4.6 mi | 10 |
| SorrelCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 2.1 |
| GlencoeCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.7 |
| JeaneretteCity | 8.9 mi | 2.3 |
| CentervilleCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 0.9 |
| LydiaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| PattersonCity | 18 mi | 2.5 |
| LoreauvilleVillage | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| New IberiaCity | 20 mi | 11.1 |
| Bayou VistaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.8 |
| BerwickTown | 21 mi | 5.9 |
| Pierre PartCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.1 |
| Morgan CityCity | 23 mi | 6 |
| SiracusavilleCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.8 |
| St. MartinvilleCity | 26 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Baldwin, LA in?
- Baldwin is in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Baldwin, LA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Baldwin include 70514.
- What is the population of Baldwin, LA?
- About 1,962 people live in Baldwin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Baldwin?
- Nearby places include Charenton (1.7 mi), Franklin (4.6 mi), Sorrel (5.3 mi), Glencoe (7.6 mi), Jeanerette (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023