Plattenville, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70393
Assumption Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 774
- 41/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $19,256
- Median income Below-median income area
- $214,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 0.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Plattenville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Lowest
- household income, US ZIPs
- 48th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 41
- people per sq mi
- 100%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70393 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 70393 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Plattenville, Assumption Parish, Louisiana, home to just 774 residents across 18.7 square miles, a density of 41 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70393 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $19,256 (68% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $12,379. The poverty rate is 59.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $214,900 (21% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while 100.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Assumption Parish, so 70393 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 70393
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Plattenville, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70393.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 70393, Plattenville, 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
774
Population
18.7
Area (sq mi)
41
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70393?
55.5
Median Age
27.4%
Male
72.6%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
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?
$19,256
Median Household Income
-68% vs state ZIP avg
$12,379
Per Capita Income
59.8%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 70393 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Plattenville, LA household income vs. every Louisiana ZIP code
Median household income among 457 reporting Louisiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$19,256 0th percentile higher than 0% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
59housing units
59
Total Housing Units
59
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
1.98
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$214,900
Median Home Value
+21% vs state ZIP avg
2013
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 70393, employing approximately 231 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,701,000.
18
Businesses
231
Employees
$14.7M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 4 | 22.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 22.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 22.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 16.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 70393 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70346
Donaldsonville (70346)
10,925 residents
- 70390
Napoleonville (70390)
6,969 residents
- 70341
Belle Rose (70341)
4,449 residents
- 70086 1,969
Saint James (70086)
1,969 residents
- 70725 1,826
Darrow (70725)
1,826 residents
- 70393 774
Plattenville (70393)
774 residents
- 70391 202
Paincourtville (70391)
202 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70393 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70393 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70390
Napoleonville (70390)
$58,667 median income
- 70086
Saint James (70086)
$35,739 median income
- 70341
Belle Rose (70341)
$35,346 median income
- 70346
Donaldsonville (70346)
$35,280 median income
- 70393 $19,256
Plattenville (70393)
$19,256 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70393 ranks #5 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70393, both outside LA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What parish is ZIP code 70393 in?
ZIP code 70393 (Plattenville) is located in Assumption Parish, Louisiana. Assumption Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/assumption-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70393?
ZIP code 70393 in Plattenville, LA has a population of 774 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70393?
The median household income in ZIP 70393 is $19,256, which is 75% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70393?
The median home value in ZIP 70393 is $214,900, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70393?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70393 is White at 64.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70393?
ZIP code 70393 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 231 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70393?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70393 are: Retail trade (4), Finance and insurance (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70393?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70393 is 59.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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