ZIP Code 70732

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Fordoche · Pointe Coupee County · Louisiana

ZIP code 70732 in Fordoche, Louisiana has a population of 1,178. The median household income is $68,636, which is 10% below the national average. Median home value is $178,900, 36% below the US average. 8.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 70732 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 109.1 square miles in Fordoche, Pointe Coupee County, Louisiana. The area is home to 1,178 residents, producing a population density of 11 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 70732 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 70732 sits at $68,636 (15% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $27,735. The poverty rate stands at 10.2% and the unemployment rate at 11.4%. On housing, the median home value is $178,900 (1% above the state average) with median rent at $690 per month, and 83.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 70732 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pointe Coupee County, so you can benchmark 70732 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 70732, Fordoche, 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

1,178

Population

109.1

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

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)

Income & Employment

$68,636

Median Household Income

+15% vs state

$27,735

Per Capita Income

10.2%

Poverty Rate

11.4%

Unemployment Rate

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 52.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.8%

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

Housing

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)

Local Business Landscape

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

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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

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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.

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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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