PlainZIP

Fordoche, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70732

Pointe Coupee County, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,178
11/sq mi
$68,636
Median income
$178,900
Median home value
8.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fordoche pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70732 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70732 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fordoche, Pointe Coupee County, Louisiana, home to just 1,178 residents across 109.1 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70732 reports a modest median household income of $68,636 (15% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $27,735. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 11.4%. Median home value sits at $178,900 (1% above the state average), median rent at $690 a month, and owner-occupancy at 83.2%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is -. To put 70732 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Pointe Coupee County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 70732, Fordoche, 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

1,178

Population

109.1

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70732?

37.8

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 60.8%
African American 24.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$68,636

Median Household Income

+15% vs state

$27,735

Per Capita Income

10.2%

Poverty Rate

11.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 70732 ranks nationally

Fordoche, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,636 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 52.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.8%

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

What does housing look like?

560

Total Housing Units

422

Occupied Units

138

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.2%
Renter 16.8%

$178,900

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$690

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 70732, employing approximately 41 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,942,000.

10

Businesses

41

Employees

$1.9M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 30.0%

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 70732 vs 70756 →

ZIP 70732 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 70732 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 70732 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 70732 ranks #3 of 7 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
70756 Lottie, LA 393 4.9 mi
70755 Livonia, LA 2,186 4.7 mi
70759 Morganza, LA 1,528 5.7 mi
70762 Oscar, LA 926 8.6 mi
70715 Batchelor, LA 1,433 10.6 mi
70757 Maringouin, LA 3,177 10.3 mi
70760 New Roads, LA 6,993 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pointe Coupee County

70760 standard
New Roads, LA
Pop: 6,993
70783 standard
Ventress, LA
Pop: 2,604
70755 standard
Livonia, LA
Pop: 2,186
70749 standard
Jarreau, LA
Pop: 1,554
70759 standard
Morganza, LA
Pop: 1,528
70715 standard
Batchelor, LA
Pop: 1,433

Related Areas

Pointe Coupee County Fordoche, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70732 in? ▼
ZIP code 70732 (Fordoche) is located in Pointe Coupee County, Louisiana. Pointe Coupee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pointe-coupee-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70732? ▼
ZIP code 70732 in Fordoche, LA has a population of 1,178 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70732? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70732 is $68,636, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70732? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70732 is $178,900, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70732? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70732 is White at 60.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70732? ▼
ZIP code 70732 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 41 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70732? ▼
In ZIP code 70732, 52.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.8% 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 70732? ▼
In ZIP code 70732, approximately 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70732? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70732 is 10.2% 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.