| ZIP Code | 70734 |
|---|---|
| City | Geismar |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Ascension County |
| Area Code | 225 |
| Elevation | 19 ft |
| Latitude | 30.206556 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.996999 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 22005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.3 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.31 |
| Below Poverty | 9.9% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 60.6% ▲ 56% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.1% ▼ 57% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 15 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 782 (15.6%) |
| Some College | 613 (12.2%) |
| Associates | 566 (11.3%) |
| Bachelors | 546 (10.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,488 (49.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $124,059 ▲ 63% above avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $306,200 ▲ 10% above avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $978/mo ↓ 10% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,141 |
| Vacant Units | 153 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.31 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,141 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 153 |
| Owner Occupied | 79.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.31 |
ZIP code 70734 is located in Geismar, Louisiana, within Ascension County. With a population of 9,880, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.3 years. Economically, 70734 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $124,059 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 70734 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $306,200 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $978 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 79.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 15% since 2019.
The population of 70734 is majority White (58.15%). Residents are highly educated — 60.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.9%. Household income has grown by 33% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 70734 stands at 2.1%, which is well below the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 70734 in Geismar, LA is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,880 residents, a median household income of $124,059, and a median home value of $306,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Louisiana.