PlainZIP

New Roads, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70760

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

6,993
83/sq mi
$61,141
Median income
$153,900
Median home value
17.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New Roads pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

31th pct
household income, US ZIPs
27th pct
home value, US ZIPs
83
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70760 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70760 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Roads, Pointe Coupee County, Louisiana, home to 6,993 residents across 84.7 square miles, a density of 83 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70760 reports a modest median household income of $61,141 (2% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $32,461. Local economic indicators show a 24.8% poverty rate alongside 11.5% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $153,900 (13% below the state average); renters pay a median of $710 monthly, and 74.6% of units 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 42.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 70760, plus 6 more within Pointe Coupee County, give a clearer read than the 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 70760

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Roads, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70760.

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 70760, New Roads, 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

6,993

Population

84.7

Area (sq mi)

83

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70760?

42.1

Median Age

44.1%

Male

55.9%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 36.0%
African American 60.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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?

$61,141

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$32,461

Per Capita Income

24.8%

Poverty Rate

11.5%

Unemployment Rate

23.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70760 ranks nationally

New Roads, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,141 31st percentile higher than 31% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.2%

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

What does housing look like?

3,276

Total Housing Units

2,603

Occupied Units

673

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.6%
Renter 25.4%

$153,900

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$710

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+4.3%

YoY Change (2024)

204

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+104%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70760 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +104% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.8% 162
2021 +5.5% 171
2022 +3.0% 176
2023 +11.2% 196
2024 +4.3% 204

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 202 business establishments in ZIP 70760, employing approximately 2,669 people with a combined annual payroll of $124,012,000.

202

Businesses

2,669

Employees

$124.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 39 19.3%
Accommodation and food services 30 14.8%
Health care and social assistance 28 13.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 8.9%
Finance and insurance 15 7.4%
Other services (except public administration) 15 7.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 4.5%
Construction 8 4.0%
Wholesale trade 7 3.5%
Utilities 6 3.0%
Information 6 3.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 2.5%
Educational services 5 2.5%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.5%

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 70760 vs 70783 →

ZIP 70760 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 70760 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 70760 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 70760 ranks #7 of 9 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 3.4 mi
70749 Jarreau, LA 1,554 5.7 mi
70759 Morganza, LA 1,528 7.3 mi
70762 Oscar, LA 926 9.0 mi
70752 Lakeland, LA 806 9.1 mi
70755 Livonia, LA 2,186 9.0 mi
70773 Rougon, LA 143 8.7 mi
70736 Glynn, LA 518 8.7 mi
70729 Erwinville, LA 1,032 10.4 mi
70732 Fordoche, LA 1,178 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pointe Coupee County

70783 standard
Ventress, LA
Pop: 2,604
70755 standard
Livonia, LA
Pop: 2,186
70749 standard
Jarreau, LA
Pop: 1,554
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 New Roads, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70760 in? ▼
ZIP code 70760 (New Roads) 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 70760? ▼
ZIP code 70760 in New Roads, LA has a population of 6,993 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70760? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70760 is $61,141, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70760? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70760 is $153,900, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70760? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70760 is African American at 60.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70760? ▼
ZIP code 70760 has 202 business establishments employing approximately 2,669 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70760? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70760 are: Retail trade (39), Accommodation and food services (30), Health care and social assistance (28). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70760? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70760 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 104%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70760? ▼
In ZIP code 70760, 59.3% 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 is the average commute time in ZIP 70760? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70760 is 23.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70760? ▼
In ZIP code 70760, approximately 74.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70760? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70760 is 24.8% 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.