ZIP code 70556
Where is ZIP code 70556?
Mermentau, Louisiana
Acadia Parish · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 70556 belongs to Mermentau, Louisiana in Acadia Parish. 70556 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Mermentau post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 337. About 627 people live in the 70556 area, where the median household income is $117,764. The closest ZIP codes are 70546 (Jennings, 5.6 mi northwest), 70537 (Evangeline, 5.8 mi north) and 70531 (Egan, 6.2 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 70556 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Mermentau |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Acadia Parish |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 337 |
| Coordinates | 30.1861, -92.5722 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 705 |
Population and income in 70556
| Population | 627 · lower than 81% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 354 · higher than 74% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 64 years · higher than 97% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 36% / 64% |
| Median household income | $117,764 · higher than 98% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $24,407 |
| Below the poverty line | 20% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 37% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $55,300 · lower than 98% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $478 a month |
| Housing units | 351 |
| Households | 317 (1.98 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 86% / 14% |
| Land area | 1.77 sq mi (plus 0.17 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 70556. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 70556
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70546 | Jennings, LA | 5.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 70537 | Evangeline, LA | 5.8 mi N | Standard |
| 70531 | Egan, LA | 6.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 70534 | Estherwood, LA | 6.5 mi E | PO Box only |
| 70559 | Morse, LA | 6.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 70549 | Lake Arthur, LA | 9.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 70581 | Roanoke, LA | 11 mi W | Standard |
| 70543 | Iota, LA | 11 mi NE | Standard |
| 70542 | Gueydan, LA | 11.3 mi S | Standard |
| 70526 | Crowley, LA | 11.8 mi E | Standard |
| 70591 | Welsh, LA | 15.1 mi W | Standard |
| 70527 | Crowley, LA | 16.4 mi E | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 70556 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 70556
PO BOX 123
MERMENTAU LA 70556
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (70556-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 70556?
- 70556 is a Mermentau, Louisiana ZIP code.
- What county is 70556 in?
- ZIP code 70556 is in Acadia Parish, Louisiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 70556 in?
- 70556 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 70556?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 70556 use area code 337.
- What is the population of ZIP code 70556?
- About 627 people live in ZIP code 70556, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 70556?
- The median household income in 70556 is $117,764 a year, higher than 98% of Louisiana ZIP codes.
- Can I use 70556 for a street address?
- No. 70556 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Mermentau use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 70556?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 70556 are 70546 (Jennings, 5.6 miles), 70537 (Evangeline, 5.8 miles), 70531 (Egan, 6.2 miles) and 70534 (Estherwood, 6.5 miles).