PlainZIP

Paulina, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70763

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

3,816
124/sq mi
$89,468
Median income
$264,000
Median home value
21.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Paulina pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
124
people per sq mi
95%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70763 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70763 covers 30.8 square miles in Paulina, St. James County, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,816 residents on file, a density of 124 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70763 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,468 (50% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $44,642. The poverty rate stands at 3.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. Median home value sits at $264,000 (49% above the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 95.4%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. James County, so you can benchmark 70763 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 70763

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Paulina, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70763.

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 70763, Paulina, 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

3,816

Population

30.8

Area (sq mi)

124

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70763?

41.0

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 79.3%
African American 15.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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?

$89,468

Median Household Income

+50% vs state

$44,642

Per Capita Income

3.7%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

25.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70763 ranks nationally

Paulina, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$89,468 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 55.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,732

Total Housing Units

1,644

Occupied Units

88

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.4%
Renter 4.6%

$264,000

Median Home Value

+49% vs state

1999

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

+31.9%

YoY Change (2023)

265

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+165%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70763 have increased 31.9% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +165% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +5.8% 178
2020 +0.3% 179
2021 +6.0% 189
2022 +6.1% 201
2023 +31.9% 265

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 40 business establishments in ZIP 70763, employing approximately 393 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,007,000.

40

Businesses

393

Employees

$22.0M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 15.0%
Transportation and warehousing 5 12.5%
Retail trade 4 10.0%
Accommodation and food services 4 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 4 10.0%
Manufacturing 3 7.5%
Finance and insurance 3 7.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 7.5%

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 70763 vs 70071 →

ZIP 70763 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 70763 ranks #2 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 70763 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 70763 ranks #3 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
70071 Lutcher, LA 3,653 2.2 mi
70743 Hester, LA 350 2.3 mi
70052 Gramercy, LA 3,795 3.7 mi
70723 Convent, LA 1,759 5.9 mi
70090 Vacherie, LA 7,671 5.7 mi
70076 Mount Airy, LA 292 5.9 mi
70051 Garyville, LA 2,518 6.9 mi
70086 Saint James, LA 1,969 8.0 mi
70778 Sorrento, LA 2,291 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in St. James County

70090 standard
Vacherie, LA
Pop: 7,671
70052 standard
Gramercy, LA
Pop: 3,795
70071 standard
Lutcher, LA
Pop: 3,653
70086 standard
Saint James, LA
Pop: 1,969
70723 standard
Convent, LA
Pop: 1,759
70743 standard
Hester, LA
Pop: 350

Related Areas

St. James County Paulina, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70763 in? ▼
ZIP code 70763 (Paulina) is located in St. James County, Louisiana. St. James County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-james-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70763? ▼
ZIP code 70763 in Paulina, LA has a population of 3,816 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70763? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70763 is $89,468, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70763? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70763 is $264,000, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70763? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70763 is White at 79.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70763? ▼
ZIP code 70763 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 393 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70763? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70763 are: Construction (6), Transportation and warehousing (5), Retail trade (4). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70763? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70763 increased by 31.9% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 165%. 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 70763? ▼
In ZIP code 70763, 55.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.6% 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 70763? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70763 is 25.8 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 70763? ▼
In ZIP code 70763, approximately 95.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70763? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70763 is 3.7% 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.