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ZIP Code 70656
Pitkin, Louisiana

ZIP code 70656 is in Pitkin, located in Vernon County, Louisiana, within the Fort Polk South metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 3,824. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $46,552, and about 1% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
3,824
Census ZCTA
County
Vernon
FIPS 22115
Median income (est.)
$46,552
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
453.616 mi²
+ 0.48 mi² water

01Location & Geography

Authoritative geographic identifiers from the U.S. Census Bureau, ANSI, and FIPS standards.

Primary CityPitkin, LA
CountyVernon County (FIPS 22115)
StateLouisiana (FIPS 22)
Metro Area (MSA)Fort Polk South, LA Micro Area (22860)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates30.95998, -92.96684
Land / Water Area453.616 mi² land · 0.48 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 1,360 individual tax returns filed in 70656 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
31.6%
$25K–$50K
21.3%
$50K–$75K
18.4%
$75K–$100K
11.0%
$100K–$200K
16.2%
$200K+
1.5%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 10% of 70656's total adjusted gross income, from 1% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($46,552) and the average.
Estimated median = median adjusted gross income per tax return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Differs from U.S. Census household income.

03Income Over Time

Year-over-year change in 70656's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$46,552
▲ 8.9%
Filers earning $200K+
1.5%
▼ 0.0 pt
Total filers
1,360
▲ 1.5%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/70656/soi?year=… $39K 2020 $43K 2021 $47K 2022
Median = adjusted gross income per return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Figures are nominal (not inflation-adjusted).

04Population Trend

Decennial U.S. Census population for the 70656 ZCTA.

2000
4,064
 
2010
4,023
▼ -1.0%
2020
3,824
▼ -4.9%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortC
USPS Finance Number217059
City AliasesPitkin, Fullerton

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70656 in?

ZIP code 70656 is in Vernon County, Louisiana (county FIPS code 22115).

What city is ZIP code 70656?

The primary USPS city for 70656 is Pitkin, LA.

What metro area (MSA) is 70656 in?

70656 is part of the Fort Polk South, LA Micro Area (MSA code 22860).

What is the population of ZIP code 70656?

The 2020 Census population of 70656 was 3,824 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 70656?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 70656 is about $46,552, with around 1% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.