| City: | Angola, Louisiana |
| Parish: | West Feliciana Parish |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:59:40 AM |
| Population: | 5,627 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 225 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 30.9671, -91.6006 |
| Land Area: | 20.559 sq mi |
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ZIP code 70712 serves Louisiana State Penitentiary, the state's maximum-security prison located in Angola, West Feliciana Parish. Of the 5,627 people counted here, 5,265 are incarcerated (93.6% of the population). This isn't a town. It's a correctional facility with a dedicated post office.
Mail delivery uses Highway Contract Route H001, serving the various camps and buildings across the prison grounds. The ZIP+4 records show the facility's structure: Main Prison, Death Row, Camp C, Camp D, Camp F, Camp I, Camp J, and specialized units including the Mental Health Unit and hospital. Most mail goes to specific institutional addresses rather than individual cells.
The post office maintains 138 PO Boxes for 131 households. These serve correctional staff, administrative personnel, and the small civilian population living within the facility grounds. Inmate mail follows strict Department of Corrections protocols and doesn't use standard PO Boxes. Letters and packages are screened, processed through the mailroom, and distributed according to security procedures.
The median age is 46.4 years. The population is 80% White, 16% Black or African American. Of the 159 total housing units, 131 are occupied (mostly staff housing), 34 are owner-occupied, and 97 are rentals. The ZIP is enclosed within ZIP 70775, which covers the surrounding West Feliciana Parish area.
Inmate mail must follow Louisiana Department of Corrections guidelines. Standard format includes the inmate's name, DOC number, housing unit designation, and the Angola, LA 70712 address. All incoming mail is subject to inspection. The facility restricts certain materials and enforces specific rules about content, packaging, and sender information.
Street names identify prison camps, housing units, and administrative buildings including Death Row, multiple camps (C, D, F, I, J), and specialized facilities.
ZIP Code 70712 has 5,627 residents and 131 households (average 2.76 persons per household). The median age is 46.4 years, significantly older than the state (38.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 95.2% male and 4.8% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.5%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (79.9%, much higher than the state average of 57.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (15.8%, much lower than the state average of 31.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 5,627Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 4,802Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 273.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $89,083Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 131Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.76Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.70Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 5,332 | 4,848 | 4,446 | 4,185 | 3,852 | 3,496 | 3,988 | 3,822 | 3,780 | 3,804 | 4,091 | 3,897 | 4,256 | 4,802 |
| Decennial Census | 479 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 5,627 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 46.4
Male Median Age: 46.8
Female Median Age: 33.6
| 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 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 120 | 371 | 474 | 560 | 796 | 731 | 634 | 625 | 465 | 285 | 139 | 56 | 19 | 5 |
| Female | 13 | 20 | 12 | 26 | 10 | 21 | 36 | 27 | 34 | 22 | 28 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 33 | 39 | 33 | 43 | 130 | 392 | 510 | 587 | 830 | 753 | 662 | 635 | 472 | 288 | 140 | 56 | 19 | 5 |
| White: | 4,497 | 74.48% |
| Black: | 887 | 14.69% |
| Hispanic:* | 424 | 7.02% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 74 | 1.23% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 156 | 2.58% |
| Total: | 6,038 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 5,357 | 95.20% | 46.8 years |
| Females: | 270 | 4.80% | 33.6 years |
| Total: | 5,627 | 100% | 46.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 4,694 | 97.75% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 13 | 0.27% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 38 | 0.79% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 57 | 1.98% |
| Total Population: | 4,802 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 4,707 | 98.02% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 95 | 1.98% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $89,083, which is much higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $47,367 (113.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $30,958. Family households earn a median of $89,583 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $89,583). By gender, male median income is $70,026 and female is $67,292, which is far above the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $2,734 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 6.8%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (53.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $41,716 | $44,712 | $73,906 | $74,286 | $73,068 | $72,250 | $57,143 | $66,875 | $58,125 | $71,635 | $64,083 | $82,019 | $73,846 | $89,083 |
| Median Family Income | $41,165 | $43,990 | $74,250 | $75,000 | $76,528 | $80,227 | $71,042 | $73,125 | $70,250 | $72,115 | $63,833 | $82,717 | $73,558 | $89,583 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $183,621 | $29,688 | $0 | $32,500 | $29,211 | $30,833 | $45,347 | $47,750 | $48,563 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $250,001 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $21,500 | $17,794 | $31,591 | $37,143 | $0 | $25,096 | $27,933 | $34,018 | $25,938 | $30,938 | $30,448 | $41,215 | $37,875 | $70,026 |
| Median Female Income | $80,000 | $35,221 | $41,287 | $41,214 | $0 | $41,356 | $42,256 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $44,853 | $67,292 |
| Employed: | 316 | 6.82% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 4,319 | 93.18% |
| Total: | 4,635 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 100 | 31.65% |
| Service: | 170 | 53.80% |
| Sales and Office: | 7 | 2.22% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 39 | 12.34% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 316 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,999. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $1,285 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $803. Of occupied housing, owners make up 16.11% (64.71% with a mortgage, 35.29% free-and-clear) and renters 83.89% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 0.00%, which is considerably 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 | $0 | $32,700 | $30,700 | $24,600 | $0 | $21,700 | $20,000 | $9,999 | $9,999 | $16,300 | $9,999 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 177 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 177 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,285 | $1,261 | $957 | $1,132 | $1,138 | $1,161 | $859 | $850 | $803 | $779 | $867 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 22 | 10.43% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 12 | 5.69% |
| Renter Occupied: | 177 | 83.89% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 211 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 211 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 211 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 177 | 83.89% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 34 | 16.11% |
| Total Housing Units: | 211 | 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 66.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 84.80%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 16.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 10.10 percentage points since 2011. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (36.36%). College enrollment is 36.36%, 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: | 428 | 9.30% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,114 | 24.21% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 2,031 | 44.14% |
| Some college, no degree: | 505 | 10.98% |
| Associate's degree: | 129 | 2.80% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 225 | 4.89% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 169 | 3.67% |
| Total: | 4,601 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 3,059 | 66.49% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 394 | 8.56% |
| Private Insurance: | 457 | 83.39% |
| Public Insurance: | 91 | 16.61% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 548 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 548 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 10.1% | 6.4% | 8.3% | 6.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 22 | 5.88% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 81 | 21.66% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 135 | 36.10% |
| College or graduate school: | 136 | 36.36% |
| Total: | 374 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 22 | 5.88% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 216 | 57.75% |
ZIP Code 70712 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 15 people with an annual payroll of $234,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 167Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $47,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $234,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 15Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 70712 is located in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, within the Baton Rouge, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 12940) and Louisiana's 5th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 802,484 people, about 0.70% of whom live in ZIP Code 70712. It covers 20.559 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.087 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Baton Rouge, LASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 12940Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 802,484Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 20.559 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 1.087 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 05Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 14452.88 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 70712 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 March 1, 2026.