| ZIP Code | 70653 |
| ZIP Code Name | Merryville |
| Primary County | Beauregard Parish |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 3,634 |
| Area Code(s) | 337 |
| Current Time | CDT |
70653 is a United States ZIP Code located in Merryville Louisiana. Portions of 70653 are also in . 70653 is primarily within Beauregard Parish with some portions in Vernon Parish. 70653 is within the Lake Charles Area.
70653 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Louisiana based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 70653 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 70653 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 70653 is White. The current unemployment level in 70653 is 5.6%.
| Population | 3,634 |
| Population Growth Rate | 7.23% |
| Population Density | 13 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,255 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.5% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $56,190 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $56,060 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (February 2023) | 5.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 92.20% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 84.05% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,300 | 92.2% |
| Black | 258 | 7.21% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 0.31% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.28% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 390 | 88.84% |
| Black | 29 | 6.61% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 4.33% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.23% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 156 | 8.85% |
| Bachelor Degree | 115 | 6.52% |
| High School Diploma | 882 | 50.03% |
| No High School Diploma | 37 | 2.1% |
| GED or Alternate | 165 | 9.36% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 257 | 14.58% |
| Associates Degree | 94 | 5.33% |
| Masters Degree | 47 | 2.67% |
| Professional Degree | 3 | 0.17% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Coordinates | 30.66236877,-93.56597137 |
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| Region | Lake Charles Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | DeRidder, LA |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 289 Square Miles |
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