ZIP Code 70763

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Paulina · St. James County · Louisiana

ZIP code 70763 in Paulina, Louisiana has a population of 3,816. The median household income is $89,468, which is 17% above the national average. Median home value is $264,000, 5% below the US average. 21.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 70763 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 30.8 square miles in Paulina, St. James County, Louisiana. The area is home to 3,816 residents, producing a population density of 124 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 70763 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 70763 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $264,000 (49% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 95.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 70763 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data — no estimates, no proprietary scoring.

Top industries in ZIP 70763

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70763 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 5 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 70763 (establishments) Top 5 1. Construction 6 2. Transportation and warehousing 5 3. Retail trade 4 4. Accommodation and food services 4 5. Other services (except public ad 4 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 70763. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,816

Population

30.8

Area (sq mi)

124

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

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)

Income & Employment

$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

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 55.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.6%

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

Housing

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)

Home Value Trends

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.

Local Business Landscape

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

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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

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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.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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