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Jarreau, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70749

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

1,554
24/sq mi
$54,375
Median income
$227,300
Median home value
12.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Jarreau pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
24
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70749 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70749 covers 64.2 square miles in Jarreau, Pointe Coupee County, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,554 residents on file, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70749 reports a modest median household income of $54,375 (9% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $41,698. Local economic indicators show a 10.5% poverty rate alongside 7.9% unemployment. Median home value sits at $227,300 (28% above the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 75.3%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is -. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pointe Coupee County, so you can benchmark 70749 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 70749

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jarreau, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70749.

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 70749, Jarreau, 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

1,554

Population

64.2

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70749?

37.6

Median Age

59.0%

Male

41.0%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 76.8%
African American 10.7%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%

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?

$54,375

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$41,698

Per Capita Income

10.5%

Poverty Rate

7.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 70749 ranks nationally

Jarreau, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,375 20th percentile higher than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 54.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.3%

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

What does housing look like?

980

Total Housing Units

729

Occupied Units

251

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.3%
Renter 24.7%

$227,300

Median Home Value

+28% vs state

1982

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 70749, employing approximately 95 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,007,000.

16

Businesses

95

Employees

$7.0M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 18.8%
Transportation and warehousing 3 18.8%
Accommodation and food services 3 18.8%

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 70749 vs 70783 →

ZIP 70749 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 70749 ranks #4 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 70749 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 70749 ranks #7 of 8 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
70783 Ventress, LA 2,604 3.1 mi
70752 Lakeland, LA 806 3.9 mi
70773 Rougon, LA 143 3.1 mi
70736 Glynn, LA 518 3.8 mi
70729 Erwinville, LA 1,032 4.8 mi
70760 New Roads, LA 6,993 5.7 mi
70762 Oscar, LA 926 5.8 mi
70755 Livonia, LA 2,186 8.2 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
70759 standard
Morganza, LA
Pop: 1,528
70715 standard
Batchelor, LA
Pop: 1,433
70732 standard
Fordoche, LA
Pop: 1,178

Related Areas

Pointe Coupee County Jarreau, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70749 in? ▼
ZIP code 70749 (Jarreau) 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 70749? ▼
ZIP code 70749 in Jarreau, LA has a population of 1,554 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70749? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70749 is $54,375, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70749? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70749 is $227,300, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70749? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70749 is White at 76.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70749? ▼
ZIP code 70749 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 95 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70749? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70749 are: Construction (3), Transportation and warehousing (3), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70749? ▼
In ZIP code 70749, 54.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.3% 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 70749? ▼
In ZIP code 70749, approximately 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70749? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70749 is 10.5% 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.