ZIP Code 70523

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Charenton · St. Mary County · Louisiana

ZIP code 70523 in Charenton, Louisiana has a population of 906. The median household income is $63,408, which is 17% below the national average. Median home value is $120,300, 57% below the US average. 8.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 70523 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 11.6 square miles in Charenton, St. Mary County, Louisiana. The area is home to 906 residents, producing a population density of 78 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 70523 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 70523 sits at $63,408 (6% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $22,174. The poverty rate stands at 11.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $120,300 (32% below the state average) with median rent at $1,108 per month, and 53.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 70523 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 25.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing St. Mary County, so you can benchmark 70523 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data — no estimates, no proprietary scoring.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 70523, Charenton, LA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

906

Population

11.6

Area (sq mi)

78

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

25.9

Median Age

39.7%

Male

60.3%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 25.2%
African American 22.5%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 38.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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)

Income & Employment

$63,408

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$22,174

Per Capita Income

11.7%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 43.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.6%

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

Housing

264

Total Housing Units

197

Occupied Units

67

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.3%
Renter 46.7%

$120,300

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$1,108

Median Rent

1993

Median Year Built

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

Local Business Landscape

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 70523, employing approximately 391 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,243,000.

7

Businesses

391

Employees

$15.2M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 3 42.9%

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 Code City Population Distance
70514 Baldwin, LA 2,545 4.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70523 in?
ZIP code 70523 (Charenton) is located in St. Mary County, Louisiana. St. Mary County contains multiple ZIP codes — see the full list at /counties/st-mary-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70523?
ZIP code 70523 in Charenton, LA has a population of 906 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70523?
The median household income in ZIP 70523 is $63,408, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70523?
The median home value in ZIP 70523 is $120,300, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70523?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70523 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 38.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70523?
ZIP code 70523 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 391 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70523?
In ZIP code 70523, 43.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70523?
In ZIP code 70523, approximately 53.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70523?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70523 is 11.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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