City

Plaquemine, LA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Iberville County  ·  Louisiana

👥15,046Population
💰$64,518Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$174,700Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓29.2%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 9% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 50.5%Hispanic: 4.1%Black: 39.4%Other: 4.6%Race
White50.5%
Hispanic4.1%
Black39.4%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty10.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads29.2% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 9% below avg
No HS Diploma507 (5.8%)
HS Graduate3,222 (36.8%)
Some College1,399 (16%)
Associates1,078 (12.3%)
Bachelors1,096 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree1,459 (16.7%)

Education

No HS: 5.8%HS Grad: 36.8%Some College: 16%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 16.7%Edu
No HS5.8%
HS Grad36.8%
Some College16.0%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate16.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.5%Renter: 19.5%Tenure
Owner80.5%
Renter19.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,518 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$174,700 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$848/mo
Total Housing Units7,419
Vacant Units1,417

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
57%
About Plaquemine, LA

Plaquemine is a city in Louisiana, located in Iberville County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 15,046 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, Plaquemine is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,518 is below the national average. Approximately 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Plaquemine is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $174,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $848 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Plaquemine is moderately educated. 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (50.45%).

Plaquemine, LA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Louisiana. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Plaquemine
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70764 15,046 $64,518 $174,700 $848 4.5% 29.2% 80.5%

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