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Fenton, LA
Village in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 70640.
Population
207
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
427
ZIP codes
1
Fenton and its ZIP codes
Fenton at a glance
- Fenton is about 4 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
Local data for Fenton, LA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson Davis Parish. PPP loans are for Fenton.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,559
7,936 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,817
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$191M
FY 2026, $5,933 per person
PPP loans
$126K
8 loans, 32 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Fenton, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
210
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
862
7.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 40°F
69.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fenton, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.4%
U.S. 33.3% +12.1 pts
Diabetes
18.5%
U.S. 12.1% +6.4 pts
Smoking
19.0%
U.S. 12.8% +6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
ZIP codes in Fenton
1 in or overlapping Fenton. Population shown
Cities near Fenton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KinderTown | 9.3 mi | 5.5 |
| LacassineCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1.7 |
| IowaTown | 10 mi | 3.4 |
| WelshTown | 11 mi | 6.3 |
| ReevesVillage | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| RoanokeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| EltonTown | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| OberlinTown | 17 mi | 4.4 |
| GillisCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| HayesCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.8 |
| JenningsCity | 18 mi | 10.6 |
| Moss BluffCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 15.2 |
| BasileTown | 21 mi | 1.2 |
| Lake CharlesCity | 21 mi | 47.5 |
| WestlakeCity | 22 mi | 3.8 |
| MermentauVillage | 24 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fenton, LA in?
- Fenton is in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Fenton, LA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Fenton include 70640.
- What is the population of Fenton, LA?
- About 207 people live in Fenton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fenton?
- Nearby places include Kinder (9.3 mi), Lacassine (9.4 mi), Iowa (10 mi), Welsh (11 mi), Reeves (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023