PlainZIP

La Place, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70068

St. John the Baptist County, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

34,101
246/sq mi
$68,459
Median income
$203,200
Median home value
18.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

La Place pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
44th pct
home value, US ZIPs
246
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70068 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70068 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in La Place, St. John the Baptist County, Louisiana, with 34,101 residents across 138.8 square miles, a density of 246 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70068 reports a modest median household income of $68,459 (15% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $31,710. The poverty rate stands at 13.6% and the unemployment rate at 8.8%. Median home value sits at $203,200 (15% above the state average), median rent at $1,378 a month, and owner-occupancy at 77.4%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 32 minutes. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing St. John the Baptist County, letting you compare 70068 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 70068

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in La Place, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70068.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 70068, La Place, LA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

34,101

Population

138.8

Area (sq mi)

246

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70068?

38.0

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 33.0%
African American 55.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$68,459

Median Household Income

+15% vs state

$31,710

Per Capita Income

13.6%

Poverty Rate

8.8%

Unemployment Rate

32.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70068 ranks nationally

La Place, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$68,459 44th percentile higher than 44% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

13,304

Total Housing Units

11,943

Occupied Units

1,361

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.4%
Renter 22.6%

$203,200

Median Home Value

+15% vs state

$1,378

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-6.8%

YoY Change (2024)

184

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+84%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70068 have decreased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +84% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 157
2021 +4.2% 164
2022 +13.1% 185
2023 +6.6% 197
2024 -6.8% 184

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 507 business establishments in ZIP 70068, employing approximately 9,751 people with a combined annual payroll of $535,765,000.

507

Businesses

9,751

Employees

$535.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 91 17.9%
Accommodation and food services 62 12.2%
Health care and social assistance 56 11.1%
Construction 47 9.3%
Finance and insurance 45 8.9%
Other services (except public administration) 37 7.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 33 6.5%
Transportation and warehousing 31 6.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 31 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 27 5.3%
Wholesale trade 14 2.8%
Information 9 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.4%
Manufacturing 6 1.2%
Educational services 6 1.2%
Utilities 4 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 70068 vs 70079 →

ZIP 70068 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70068 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 70068 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 70068 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
70079 Norco, LA 3,067 9.1 mi
70084 Reserve, LA 7,552 9.0 mi
70049 Edgard, LA 2,481 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in St. John the Baptist County

70084 standard
Reserve, LA
Pop: 7,552
70051 standard
Garyville, LA
Pop: 2,518
70049 standard
Edgard, LA
Pop: 2,481
70076 standard
Mount Airy, LA
Pop: 292

Related Areas

St. John the Baptist County La Place, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70068 in? ▼
ZIP code 70068 (La Place) is located in St. John the Baptist County, Louisiana. St. John the Baptist County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-john-the-baptist-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70068? ▼
ZIP code 70068 in La Place, LA has a population of 34,101 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70068? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70068 is $68,459, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70068? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70068 is $203,200, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70068? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70068 is African American at 55.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70068? ▼
ZIP code 70068 has 507 business establishments employing approximately 9,751 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70068? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70068 are: Retail trade (91), Accommodation and food services (62), Health care and social assistance (56). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70068? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70068 decreased by 6.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 84%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70068? ▼
In ZIP code 70068, 56.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 70068? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70068 is 32.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70068? ▼
In ZIP code 70068, approximately 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70068? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70068 is 13.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.