| City: | Turkey Creek, Louisiana |
| Parish: | Evangeline Parish |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:58:56 AM |
| Population: | 243 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 318 / 337 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 30.8708, -92.4038 |
| Land Area: | 0.601 sq mi |
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Turkey Creek (70585) operates as a PO Box-only ZIP serving 243 residents across a concentrated service area. The post office maintains 179 PO Boxes for just 96 occupied households, yielding an adoption rate of 1.86. That number reveals something important: this isn't just local residents picking up mail. The post office serves people from surrounding areas who need mailing addresses in the Turkey Creek area.
The 70585 ZIP doesn't cover any geographic territory with street addresses. Instead, it exists as a point location where all 243 residents rely exclusively on post office boxes for mail delivery. There's no carrier route service here. The two streets listed in postal records (Pine Street and Veterans Memorial Highway) connect to rural carrier routes that likely serve the broader area around Turkey Creek, but those addresses use the neighboring ZIP code 70586, which encloses this location.
With a median age of 42.3 years and median household income of $56,083, Turkey Creek reflects a rural Louisiana community where the post office remains central to daily life. Of the 109 total housing units, 96 are occupied year-round. The community shows limited commercial activity, with just 5 business establishments employing 19 people. The 9 businesses receiving mail here include the Postmaster facility itself. This is a residential community where nearly everyone depends on the same small post office for their mail.
The minimal street presence (just 2 streets with 1 delivery record each) confirms this is a PO Box-centric operation. Veterans Memorial Highway provides the main road connection, while Pine Street represents local residential access. The single named building is the post office itself, where all 179 box holders retrieve their mail.
ZIP Code 70585 has 243 residents and 96 households (average 2.53 persons per household). The median age is 42.3 years, older than the state (38.1) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.3% male and 47.7% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.5%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (96.3%, much higher than the state average of 57.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 243Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 293Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 404.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 96Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $132,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.53Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.80Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 231 | 231 | 207 | 195 | 206 | 228 | 235 | 287 | 312 | 340 | 292 | 252 | 263 | 293 |
| Decennial Census | 235 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 243 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 42.3
Male Median Age: 43.2
Female Median Age: 38.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Female | 6 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 5 |
| Total | 15 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 26 | 8 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 7 |
| White: | 234 | 95.51% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 7 | 2.86% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 1.22% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.41% |
| Total: | 245 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 127 | 52.26% | 43.2 years |
| Females: | 116 | 47.74% | 38.5 years |
| Total: | 243 | 100% | 42.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 286 | 97.61% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 7 | 2.39% |
| Total Population: | 293 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 286 | 97.61% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 7 | 2.39% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $62,083 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $28,750. Family households earn a median of $109,375 versus $26,667 for nonfamily households (a difference of $82,708). By gender, male median income is $100,208 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $100,208 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 56.3%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.8%, which is a bit above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (27.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $62,083 | $82,566 | $82,250 | $46,250 | $41,250 | $41,000 | $29,821 | $29,063 | $28,750 | $24,350 | $26,250 | $30,625 | $56,083 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $66,250 | $82,829 | $83,421 | $41,250 | $33,750 | $48,125 | $46,250 | $39,583 | $46,250 | $24,600 | $0 | $50,000 | $56,250 | $109,375 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $62,083 | $81,500 | $70,417 | $63,750 | $0 | $30,000 | $17,917 | $18,750 | $19,063 | $16,667 | $20,729 | $28,125 | $0 | $26,667 |
| Median Male Income | $48,173 | $45,000 | $44,940 | $72,083 | $0 | $71,786 | $0 | $32,813 | $33,750 | $35,000 | $36,563 | $54,219 | $70,833 | $100,208 |
| Median Female Income | $37,589 | $40,583 | $40,521 | $30,833 | $0 | $0 | $32,857 | $0 | $12,188 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $56,250 | $0 |
| Employed: | 97 | 53.01% |
| Unemployed: | 6 | 3.28% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 80 | 43.72% |
| Total: | 183 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 24 | 24.74% |
| Service: | 10 | 10.31% |
| Sales and Office: | 19 | 19.59% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 27 | 27.84% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 17 | 17.53% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 97 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $132,500, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is down $2,400 (1.78%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $63,300. The median gross rent is $918, which is far less than the national median ($1,413), is up $98 (11.95%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $418. Of occupied housing, owners make up 71.13% (24.64% with a mortgage, 75.36% free-and-clear) and renters 28.87% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 14.16%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $134,900 | $150,600 | $158,100 | $162,500 | $137,500 | $105,000 | $88,000 | $82,000 | $69,200 | $48,300 | $58,900 | $87,500 | $0 | $132,500 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 20 | 71.43% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 2 | 7.14% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 6 | 21.43% |
| Total: | 28 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $820 | $445 | $0 | $0 | $513 | $0 | $600 | $538 | $500 | $494 | $519 | $537 | $0 | $918 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 17 | 17.53% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 52 | 53.61% |
| Renter Occupied: | 28 | 28.87% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 97 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 97 | 85.84% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 16 | 14.16% |
| Total Housing Units: | 113 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 67 | 59.29% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 46 | 40.71% |
| Total Housing Units: | 113 | 100% |
In 2024, 8.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 79.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 7.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 40.30%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 57.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 11.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 0.80 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 8.70 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (59.38%). College enrollment is 15.63%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 12 | 7.36% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 21 | 12.88% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 61 | 37.42% |
| Some college, no degree: | 47 | 28.83% |
| Associate's degree: | 8 | 4.91% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 14 | 8.59% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 163 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 130 | 79.75% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 14 | 8.59% |
| Private Insurance: | 118 | 38.19% |
| Public Insurance: | 168 | 54.37% |
| No Insurance: | 23 | 7.44% |
| Total: | 309 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 286 | 92.56% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 8.3% | 6.8% | 4.4% | 17.5% | 25.0% | 14.0% | 24.0% | 23.9% | 16.2% | 42.1% | 20.8% | 9.7% | 7.5% | 11.7% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 10 | 10.42% |
| Kindergarten: | 3 | 3.13% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 57 | 59.38% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 11 | 11.46% |
| College or graduate school: | 15 | 15.63% |
| Total: | 96 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 13 | 13.54% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 71 | 73.96% |
ZIP Code 70585 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 19 people with an annual payroll of $648,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 392Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $124,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $648,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 19Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 70585 is located in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Louisiana's 4th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 70585. It covers 0.601 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.601 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 04Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 12435.1 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2276685Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Turkey Creek village; LouisianaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 70585 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.