| ZIP Code | 70760 |
|---|---|
| City | New Roads |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Pointe Coupee County |
| Area Code | 225 |
| Elevation | 27 ft |
| Latitude | 30.699747 |
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| Longitude | -91.482689 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 22077 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.7 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.30 |
| Below Poverty | 24.2% ▲ 142% above avg |
| College Grads | 23.8% ▼ 39% below avg |
| Unemployment | 15.4% ▲ 214% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 96 (2.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,601 (41.6%) |
| Some College | 427 (11.1%) |
| Associates | 806 (21%) |
| Bachelors | 392 (10.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 524 (13.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $48,050 ▼ 37% below avg ↑ 57% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $137,200 ▼ 51% below avg ↓ 8% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $807/mo ↓ 9% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,383 |
| Vacant Units | 775 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,383 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 775 |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 31.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
ZIP code 70760 is located in New Roads, Louisiana, within Pointe Coupee County. With a population of 6,119, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.7 years. Economically, 70760 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $48,050 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 70760 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $137,200 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $807 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 68.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 8% since 2019.
The population of 70760 is majority Black (63.21%). Residents are less-educated — 23.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 24.2%. Household income has grown by 57% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 70760 stands at 15.4%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 91%.
Overall, ZIP code 70760 in New Roads, LA is characterized as working-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,119 residents, a median household income of $48,050, and a median home value of $137,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Louisiana.