| ZIP Code | 70743 |
|---|---|
| City | Hester |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | St. James County |
| Area Code | 225 |
| Elevation | 7 ft |
| Latitude | 30.025982 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.770238 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 22093 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.1 yrs ↓ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.04 |
| Below Poverty | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| College Grads | 45.2% ▲ 17% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 74 (16.6%) |
| Some College | 38 (8.5%) |
| Associates | 132 (29.7%) |
| Bachelors | 128 (28.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 73 (16.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $142,571 ▲ 87% above avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $189,100 ▼ 32% below avg ↓ 18% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 269 |
| Vacant Units | 20 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.04 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 269 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 20 |
| Owner Occupied | 92.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 7.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.04 |
ZIP code 70743 is located in Hester, Louisiana, within St. James County. With a population of 756, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.1 years. Economically, 70743 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $142,571 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 70743 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $189,100 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 92.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 18% since 2019.
The population of 70743 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are well-educated — 45.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Household income has grown by 46% since 2019.
About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 70743 in Hester, LA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 756 residents, a median household income of $142,571, and a median home value of $189,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Louisiana.