Zachary city, LA

ZIP 70791 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Zachary city, LA (70791)

Median Income

$80,243

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,191

Wealth inflow

Population

30,097

Unemployment

8.0%

4.3pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,191 for ZIP 70791 (Zachary city, LA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

8.0%+117% vs US avg

Self-Employed

5.4%-11% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

7.2%-38% vs US avg

496

Establishments

6,710

Employees

~14 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.3%
Construction8.9%
Manufacturing15.3%
Wholesale trade2.1%
Retail trade8.3%
Transportation, utilities6.7%
Information0.3%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.6%
Professional, scientific, management6.5%
Education, health care, social24.6%
Arts, entertainment, food services5.3%
Other services3.8%
Public administration12.3%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 70791 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 10.0%, median income fell 12.9% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 3.0%.

Median Income

$80,243

+7% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate