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Wilson, LA
Village in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 70789.
Population
838
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
309
ZIP codes
1
Wilson and its ZIP codes
Wilson at a glance
- Wilson is about 2.9 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $34,444, 43% below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $121,600 (44% below Louisiana) and median rent is $381 a month.
Local data for Wilson, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wilson, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,444
Poverty rate
19.7%
Median home value
$121,600
Median rent
$381/mo
Homeownership
82.5%
Bachelor's or higher
5.5%
Median age
45.7
Average commute
19.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Filipino Americans (5), French Americans (4), Irish Americans (2).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for East Feliciana Parish. PPP loans are for Wilson.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,735
5,235 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,192
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$131M
FY 2026, $6,698 per person
How people get to work
Wilson, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.7%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.3%
Average one-way commute: 19.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wilson, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
173
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
129
1.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 38°F
59.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wilson, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.1%
U.S. 33.3% +13.8 pts
Diabetes
22.5%
U.S. 12.1% +10.4 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
ZIP codes in Wilson
1 in or overlapping Wilson. Population shown
Cities near Wilson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NorwoodVillage | 3.2 mi | 4.1 |
| ClintonTown | 7 mi | 2.7 |
| JacksonTown | 8.7 mi | 4.5 |
| Centreville, MSTown | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| SlaughterTown | 14 mi | 5.5 |
| Woodville, MSTown | 17 mi | 1 |
| St. FrancisvilleTown | 18 mi | 1.8 |
| ZacharyCity | 19 mi | 26.9 |
| Gloster, MSTown | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| BakerCity | 24 mi | 8.4 |
| Liberty, MSTown | 25 mi | 2.1 |
| Crosby, MSTown | 25 mi | 2.1 |
| VentressCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2 |
| CentralCity | 25 mi | 62.3 |
| WatsonCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1 |
| New RoadsCity | 26 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wilson, LA in?
- Wilson is in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Wilson, LA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Wilson include 70789.
- What is the population of Wilson, LA?
- About 838 people live in Wilson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wilson?
- Nearby places include Norwood (3.2 mi), Clinton (7 mi), Jackson (8.7 mi), Centreville, MS (12 mi), Slaughter (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023