| City: | Fenton, Louisiana |
| Parish: | Jefferson Davis Parish |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:59:18 AM |
| Population: | 155 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 337 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 30.3655, -92.9122 |
| Land Area: | 0.213 sq mi |
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This isn't a border hub in the traditional sense. While the data initially flagged potential cross-border significance, Fenton sits in Louisiana's interior farm country, miles from any state line. The high PO Box adoption instead reflects geography and infrastructure. The ZIP covers just 0.21 square miles of incorporated area, but the service footprint extends across rural routes where street delivery doesn't exist. Highway Contract Route 1 and Rural Route 1 handle what limited carrier delivery occurs, serving scattered residences along Pelican Highway and a handful of numbered streets in town.
The 155 residents who call Fenton home work primarily in agriculture and related industries. Median household income sits at $22,188, well below state averages, while median home values reach $99,100. Census data shows 17% of workers commute more than 30 minutes to their jobs. The community skews older, with a median age of 41.3 years, and household composition is traditional: the population-to-household ratio of 2.42 reflects nuclear family structures rather than the extended households common in tribal areas or the group quarters typical of institutional ZIPs.
Mail delivery here follows rural Louisiana patterns. The five streets in the USPS database (Fourth Street, Sixth Street, 4th Avenue, Pelican Highway, and Elton Lemonia Street) support just six delivery points with street addresses. The single named building receiving mail is simply designated "POSTMASTER." Everyone else picks up at the post office. That arrangement isn't unique to Fenton—across rural Louisiana, thousands of communities operate the same way. The post office becomes the central point where scattered rural populations connect to the national mail system, and the PO Box count reflects service to farmsteads and homes that lie beyond practical carrier routes.
Street names reflect a small rural Louisiana town with a numbered grid (Fourth Street, Sixth Street, 4th Avenue) intersecting a major highway corridor (Pelican Highway). Elton Lemonia Street references local naming conventions common in Cajun country.
ZIP Code 70640 has 155 residents and 64 households (average 2.38 persons per household). The median age is 41.3 years, older than the state (38.1) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.4% male and 51.6% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (48.4%, much higher than the state average of 31.4% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (41.3%, much lower than the state average of 57.1% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (31.4%) and national averages (12.4%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 155Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 196Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 727.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $21,938Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 64Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $96,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.38Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.26Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 322 | 254 | 303 | 297 | 369 | 288 | 309 | 291 | 273 | 259 | 186 | 185 | 212 | 196 |
| Decennial Census | 301 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 155 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 41.3
Male Median Age: 40.3
Female Median Age: 46.5
| 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 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Female | 1 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| Total | 6 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 3 |
| White: | 64 | 43.54% |
| Black: | 75 | 51.02% |
| Hispanic:* | 6 | 4.08% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 1.36% |
| Total: | 147 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 75 | 48.39% | 40.3 years |
| Females: | 80 | 51.61% | 46.5 years |
| Total: | 155 | 100% | 41.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 192 | 97.96% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 1 | 0.51% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 3 | 2.04% |
| Total Population: | 196 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 192 | 97.96% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 4 | 2.04% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $21,938, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is down $8,187 (27.2%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $2,948. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $21,538 for nonfamily households (a difference of $21,538). By gender, male median income is $41,000 and female is $34,375, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $6,625 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 49.7%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.7%, which is above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (34.9%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $30,125 | $27,589 | $27,750 | $28,472 | $28,929 | $27,778 | $24,271 | $24,583 | $24,886 | $12,372 | $18,036 | $18,021 | $22,188 | $21,938 |
| Median Family Income | $38,750 | $29,732 | $30,000 | $30,000 | $48,179 | $30,893 | $30,833 | $30,625 | $31,071 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $13,750 | $12,500 | $12,266 | $12,500 | $11,597 | $11,771 | $12,917 | $16,375 | $15,341 | $15,735 | $18,214 | $18,542 | $21,354 | $21,538 |
| Median Male Income | $42,917 | $18,571 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $40,417 | $40,250 | $31,667 | $34,250 | $45,625 | $38,864 | $41,000 |
| Median Female Income | $22,222 | $22,159 | $24,338 | $24,271 | $0 | $22,917 | $23,125 | $22,778 | $22,708 | $22,813 | $52,875 | $25,000 | $29,000 | $34,375 |
| Employed: | 83 | 46.37% |
| Unemployed: | 6 | 3.35% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 90 | 50.28% |
| Total: | 179 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 12 | 14.46% |
| Service: | 13 | 15.66% |
| Sales and Office: | 12 | 14.46% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 17 | 20.48% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 29 | 34.94% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 83 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $96,600, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $7,000 (6.76%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $34,500. The median gross rent is $619, which is far less than the national median ($1,413), is up $122 (24.55%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $59. Of occupied housing, owners make up 65.22% (73.33% with a mortgage, 26.67% free-and-clear) and renters 34.78% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 8.73%, which is much lower 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 | $103,600 | $127,000 | $113,600 | $101,400 | $72,500 | $58,100 | $61,500 | $59,800 | $62,100 | $84,200 | $86,100 | $96,100 | $99,100 | $96,600 |
| Less than $500: | 14 | 35.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 13 | 32.50% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 11 | 27.50% |
| $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: | 2 | 5.00% |
| Total: | 40 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $497 | $350 | $383 | $380 | $450 | $475 | $482 | $557 | $560 | $469 | $529 | $0 | $569 | $619 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 55 | 47.83% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 20 | 17.39% |
| Renter Occupied: | 40 | 34.78% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 115 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 115 | 91.27% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 11 | 8.73% |
| Total Housing Units: | 126 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 114 | 90.48% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 2 | 1.59% |
| Other Units: | 10 | 7.94% |
| Total Housing Units: | 126 | 100% |
In 2024, 8.00% 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 58.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 3.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 70.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 49.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 32.70 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 28.10 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (70.59%). College enrollment is 0.00%, 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: | 51 | 29.31% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 22 | 12.64% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 62 | 35.63% |
| Some college, no degree: | 15 | 8.62% |
| Associate's degree: | 10 | 5.75% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 12 | 6.90% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2 | 1.15% |
| Total: | 174 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 101 | 58.05% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 14 | 8.05% |
| Private Insurance: | 87 | 37.50% |
| Public Insurance: | 139 | 59.91% |
| No Insurance: | 6 | 2.59% |
| Total: | 232 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 226 | 97.41% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 12.5% | 9.1% | 5.8% | 19.6% | 21.9% | 21.8% | 22.2% | 24.1% | 17.1% | 62.1% | 51.4% | 53.8% | 45.2% | 49.4% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 12 | 70.59% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 5 | 29.41% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 17 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 17 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 70640 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 $377,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 177Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $95,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $377,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 19Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 70640 is located in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, within the Lake Charles, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 29340) and Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 199,607 people, about 0.08% of whom live in ZIP Code 70640. It covers 0.213 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Lake Charles, LASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 29340Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 199,607Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.213 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 03Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 6983.32 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2225335Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Fenton village; LouisianaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 70640 is in the Jefferson Davis Parish School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). 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 March 1, 2026.