New Roads, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70760
Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,993
- 83/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $61,141
- Median income Below-median income area
- $153,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New Roads pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 70760 (New Roads, LA) rose +4.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 195.8 in 2023 to 204.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70760 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Roads, Pointe Coupee Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,461. Economic pressure is pronounced: 24.8% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.5%. Median home value is $153,900 (13% below the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $710; 74.6% 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 42.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pointe Coupee Parish, so 70760 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 70760
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Roads, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70760.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
30 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
28 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
18 establishments
- Finance and insurance 15
Finance and insurance
15 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 70760?
42.1
Median Age
44.1%
Male
55.9%
Female
0.8%
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?
$61,141
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$32,461
Per Capita Income
24.8%
Poverty Rate
11.5%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70760 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
New Roads, 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)
$61,141 Top 42% higher than 58% 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
3,276housing units
3,276
Total Housing Units
2,603
Occupied Units
673
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$153,900
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 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
- 70759 1,528
Morganza (70759)
1,528 residents
- 70732 1,178
Fordoche (70732)
1,178 residents
- 70729 1,032
Erwinville (70729)
1,032 residents
- 70762 926
Oscar (70762)
926 residents
- 70752 806
Lakeland (70752)
806 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70760 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70760 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
- 70732
Fordoche (70732)
$68,636 median income
- 70760
New Roads (70760)
$61,141 median income
- 70749
Jarreau (70749)
$54,375 median income
- 70759
Morganza (70759)
$49,125 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70760, 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 (6,993 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 70760 in?
ZIP code 70760 (New Roads) 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 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.
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