PlainZIP

Morganza, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70759

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

1,528
13/sq mi
$49,125
Median income
$201,900
Median home value
17.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
44th pct
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70759 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70759 covers 118.4 square miles in Morganza, Pointe Coupee County, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,528 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70759 reports a modest median household income of $49,125 (18% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $30,452. 34.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. Median home value sits at $201,900 (14% above the state average), median rent at $906 a month, and owner-occupancy at 79.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is -. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pointe Coupee County, so you can benchmark 70759 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 70759

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Morganza, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70759.

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 70759, Morganza, 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

1,528

Population

118.4

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 70759?

44.7

Median Age

43.3%

Male

56.7%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 63.1%
African American 27.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

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?

$49,125

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$30,452

Per Capita Income

34.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 70759 ranks nationally

Morganza, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,125 13th percentile higher than 13% 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 63.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.2%

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

What does housing look like?

695

Total Housing Units

445

Occupied Units

250

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.1%
Renter 20.9%

$201,900

Median Home Value

+14% vs state

$906

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 70759, employing approximately 186 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,701,000.

21

Businesses

186

Employees

$4.7M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 38.1%
Accommodation and food services 4 19.1%
Retail trade 3 14.3%
Other services (except public administration) 3 14.3%

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 70759 vs 70732 →

ZIP 70759 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 70759 ranks #3 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 70759 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 70759 ranks #6 of 6 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
70732 Fordoche, LA 1,178 5.7 mi
70760 New Roads, LA 6,993 7.3 mi
70755 Livonia, LA 2,186 7.7 mi
70715 Batchelor, LA 1,433 7.3 mi
70762 Oscar, LA 926 10.6 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
70715 standard
Batchelor, LA
Pop: 1,433
70732 standard
Fordoche, LA
Pop: 1,178

Related Areas

Pointe Coupee County Morganza, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70759 in? ▼
ZIP code 70759 (Morganza) 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 70759? ▼
ZIP code 70759 in Morganza, LA has a population of 1,528 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70759? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70759 is $49,125, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70759? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70759 is $201,900, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70759? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70759 is White at 63.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70759? ▼
ZIP code 70759 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 186 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70759? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70759 are: Construction (8), Accommodation and food services (4), Retail trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70759? ▼
In ZIP code 70759, 63.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.2% 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 70759? ▼
In ZIP code 70759, approximately 79.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70759? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70759 is 34.5% 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.