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ZIP Code 70647
Iowa, LA, Jefferson Davis Parish
Population
12,736
Land area
179.1sq mi
People per sq mi
71
City
Iowa
ZIP 70647 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 70647 at a glance
- ZIP 70647 (Iowa) is 33% less dense than Louisiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $71,045, 17% above the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $270,900 (25% above Louisiana) and median rent is $1,110 a month.
Local data for ZIP 70647
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 70647, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,045
Poverty rate
10.3%
Median home value
$270,900
Prices -5.3% in a year
Median rent
$1,110/mo
Homeownership
88.8%
Bachelor's or higher
27.1%
Median age
36.2
Average commute
25.5 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
137
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
1,176
$46.64M annual payroll
PPP loans
$9.28M
238 loans
Campaign donations
$198K
2% D, 18% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 70647, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 70647, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.3%
U.S. 33.3% +7.0 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities in ZIP 70647
ZIP codes near 70647
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 70650Lacassine | 4.6 mi | 1.7 |
| 70615Iowa | 7.6 mi | 45.9 |
| 70640Fenton | 8.5 mi | 0.2 |
| 70591Welsh | 9.1 mi | 171.8 |
| 70646Hayes | 11 mi | 9.7 |
| 70601Lake Charles | 13 mi | 16.1 |
| 70611Moss Bluff | 13 mi | 81.7 |
| 70629Lake Charles | 14 mi | 0 |
| 70609Lake Charles | 14 mi | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 70647?
- ZIP code 70647 is in Iowa, LA (Jefferson Davis Parish).
- What county is ZIP code 70647 in?
- ZIP code 70647 is mostly in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana.
- How many people live in ZIP code 70647?
- About 12,736 people live in the 70647 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.