| ZIP Code | 70655 |
| ZIP Code Name | Oberlin |
| Primary County | Allen Parish |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 2,645 |
| Area Code(s) | 318 / 337 |
| Current Time | CDT |
70655 is a United States ZIP Code located in Oberlin Louisiana. Portions of 70655 are also in . 70655 is entirely within Allen Parish. 70655 is within the Lake Charles Area.
70655 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 70655 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 70655 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 70655 is White. The current unemployment level in 70655 is 5.5%.
| Population | 2,645 |
| Population Growth Rate | -11.21% |
| Population Density | 17 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,214 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.4% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $49,280 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $45,490 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (June 2023) | 5.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 69.16% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 59.65% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,776 | 69.16% |
| Black | 740 | 28.82% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 1.25% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.78% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 303 | 64.61% |
| Black | 157 | 33.48% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 0.64% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.21% |
| Native American | 5 | 1.07% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 93 | 5.45% |
| Bachelor Degree | 102 | 5.98% |
| High School Diploma | 903 | 52.96% |
| No High School Diploma | 6 | 0.35% |
| GED or Alternate | 108 | 6.33% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 309 | 18.12% |
| Associates Degree | 64 | 3.75% |
| Masters Degree | 90 | 5.28% |
| Professional Degree | 14 | 0.82% |
| Doctorate Degree | 9 | 0.53% |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9a: 20F to 25F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | March 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 34a - Northern Humid Gulf Coastal Prairies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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