ZIP code 70640
Where is ZIP code 70640?
Fenton, Louisiana
Jefferson Davis Parish · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 70640 belongs to Fenton, Louisiana in Jefferson Davis Parish. 70640 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Fenton post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 337. About 196 people live in the 70640 area, where the median household income is $21,938. The closest ZIP codes are 70648 (Kinder, 7.1 mi north), 70650 (Lacassine, 8.9 mi south) and 70591 (Welsh, 10.5 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 70640 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Fenton |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Jefferson Davis Parish |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 337 |
| Coordinates | 30.3655, -92.9122 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 706 |
Population and income in 70640
| Population | 196 · lower than 91% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 920 · higher than 83% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 63.4 years · higher than 97% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 41% / 59% |
| Median household income | $21,938 · lower than 98% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $18,418 |
| Below the poverty line | 43% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 8.0% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $96,600 · lower than 83% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $619 a month |
| Housing units | 126 |
| Households | 115 (1.68 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 65% / 35% |
| Land area | 0.21 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 70640. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 70640
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70648 | Kinder, LA | 7.1 mi N | Standard |
| 70650 | Lacassine, LA | 8.9 mi S | PO Box only |
| 70591 | Welsh, LA | 10.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 70647 | Iowa, LA | 12 mi SW | Standard |
| 70581 | Roanoke, LA | 13.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 70658 | Reeves, LA | 13.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 70651 | Leblanc, LA | 14 mi N | PO Box only |
| 70615 | Lake Charles, LA | 14.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 70532 | Elton, LA | 14.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 70611 | Lake Charles, LA | 18.1 mi W | Standard |
| 70546 | Jennings, LA | 18.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 70646 | Hayes, LA | 18.6 mi S | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 70640 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 70640
PO BOX 123
FENTON LA 70640
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (70640-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 70640?
- 70640 is a Fenton, Louisiana ZIP code.
- What county is 70640 in?
- ZIP code 70640 is in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 70640 in?
- 70640 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 70640?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 70640 use area code 337.
- What is the population of ZIP code 70640?
- About 196 people live in ZIP code 70640, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 70640?
- The median household income in 70640 is $21,938 a year, lower than 98% of Louisiana ZIP codes.
- Can I use 70640 for a street address?
- No. 70640 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Fenton use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 70640?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 70640 are 70648 (Kinder, 7.1 miles), 70650 (Lacassine, 8.9 miles), 70591 (Welsh, 10.5 miles) and 70647 (Iowa, 12 miles).