Jarreau, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70749
Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,554
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $54,375
- Median income Below-median income area
- $227,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 12.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,698. The poverty rate is 10.5%, with unemployment at 7.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $227,300 (28% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while 75.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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 -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pointe Coupee Parish, so 70749 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 70749
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jarreau, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70749.
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 70749?
37.6
Median Age
59.0%
Male
41.0%
Female
2.9%
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?
$54,375
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$41,698
Per Capita Income
10.5%
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 70749 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Jarreau, 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)
$54,375 46th percentile higher than 46% 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
980housing units
980
Total Housing Units
729
Occupied Units
251
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$227,300
Median Home Value
+28% vs state ZIP avg
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.
- 70760
New Roads (70760)
6,993 residents
- 70783 2,604
Ventress (70783)
2,604 residents
- 70755 2,186
Livonia (70755)
2,186 residents
- 70749 1,554
Jarreau (70749)
1,554 residents
- 70729 1,032
Erwinville (70729)
1,032 residents
- 70762 926
Oscar (70762)
926 residents
- 70752 806
Lakeland (70752)
806 residents
- 70736 518
Glynn (70736)
518 residents
- 70773 143
Rougon (70773)
143 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70749 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70749 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70752
Lakeland (70752)
$111,250 median income
- 70729
Erwinville (70729)
$109,653 median income
- 70783
Ventress (70783)
$103,583 median income
- 70762
Oscar (70762)
$88,313 median income
- 70755
Livonia (70755)
$86,071 median income
- 70760
New Roads (70760)
$61,141 median income
- 70749
Jarreau (70749)
$54,375 median income
- 70736 $30,784
Glynn (70736)
$30,784 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70749, both outside LA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,554 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 70749 in?
ZIP code 70749 (Jarreau) is located in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. Pointe Coupee Parish 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.
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