Morganza, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70759
Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,528
- 13/sq mi Low-density area
- $49,125
- Median income Below-median income area
- $201,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,452. The poverty rate is 34.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $201,900 (14% above the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $906; 79.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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 -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pointe Coupee Parish, so 70759 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 70759
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Morganza, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70759.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 3
Other services (except public administration)
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 70759?
44.7
Median Age
43.3%
Male
56.7%
Female
1.3%
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?
$49,125
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$30,452
Per Capita Income
34.5%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 70759 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Morganza, 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)
$49,125 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Louisiana 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
695housing units
695
Total Housing Units
445
Occupied Units
250
Vacant Units
2.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$201,900
Median Home Value
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 70760
New Roads (70760)
6,993 residents
- 70755 2,186
Livonia (70755)
2,186 residents
- 70759 1,528
Morganza (70759)
1,528 residents
- 70715 1,433
Batchelor (70715)
1,433 residents
- 70732 1,178
Fordoche (70732)
1,178 residents
- 70762 926
Oscar (70762)
926 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70759 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70759 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70762
Oscar (70762)
$88,313 median income
- 70755
Livonia (70755)
$86,071 median income
- 70732
Fordoche (70732)
$68,636 median income
- 70760
New Roads (70760)
$61,141 median income
- 70715
Batchelor (70715)
$50,050 median income
- 70759
Morganza (70759)
$49,125 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70759, 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 (1,528 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 70759 in?
ZIP code 70759 (Morganza) 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 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.
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