Plaquemine, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70764
Iberville Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,584
- 43/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $55,352
- Median income Below-median income area
- $164,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Plaquemine pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 43
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70764 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 70764 (Plaquemine, LA) rose +8.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 159.8 in 2023 to 173.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70764 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Plaquemine, Iberville Parish, Louisiana, home to 17,584 residents across 408.0 square miles, a density of 43 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70764 reports a modest median household income of $55,352 (7% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,074. The poverty rate is 16.9%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $164,200 (7% below the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $825; 78.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Iberville Parish, so 70764 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 70764
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Plaquemine, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70764.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
51 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
37 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
31 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
28 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
28 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 70764, Plaquemine, 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
17,584
Population
408.0
Area (sq mi)
43
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70764?
42.1
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
0.5%
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?
$55,352
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$32,074
Per Capita Income
16.9%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
27.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70764 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Plaquemine, 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)
$55,352 47th percentile higher than 47% 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
7,678housing units
7,678
Total Housing Units
6,335
Occupied Units
1,343
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$164,200
Median Home Value
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$825
Median Rent
1982
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
+8.7%
YoY Change (2024)
174
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+74%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 70764 have increased 8.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +74% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1.0% | 149 |
| 2021 | +5.3% | 157 |
| 2022 | +8.8% | 170 |
| 2023 | -6.3% | 160 |
| 2024 | +8.7% | 174 |
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 305 business establishments in ZIP 70764, employing approximately 5,692 people with a combined annual payroll of $498,384,000.
305
Businesses
5,692
Employees
$498.4M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 51 | 16.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 37 | 12.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 31 | 10.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 28 | 9.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 28 | 9.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 25 | 8.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 5.9% |
| Construction | 16 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 5.3% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 4.3% |
| Information | 5 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.0% |
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 70764 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70764
Plaquemine (70764)
17,584 residents
- 70820
Baton Rouge (70820)
17,222 residents
- 70788 4,051
White Castle (70788)
4,051 residents
- 70710 3,593
Addis (70710)
3,593 residents
- 70740 1,305
Grosse Tete (70740)
1,305 residents
- 70780 1,015
Sunshine (70780)
1,015 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70764 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70764 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70710
Addis (70710)
$108,041 median income
- 70780
Sunshine (70780)
$88,878 median income
- 70740
Grosse Tete (70740)
$57,371 median income
- 70764
Plaquemine (70764)
$55,352 median income
- 70820
Baton Rouge (70820)
$47,429 median income
- 70788 $33,079
White Castle (70788)
$33,079 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70764 ranks #4 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 70764, 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 (17,584 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 70764 in?
ZIP code 70764 (Plaquemine) is located in Iberville Parish, Louisiana. Iberville Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/iberville-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70764?
ZIP code 70764 in Plaquemine, LA has a population of 17,584 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70764?
The median household income in ZIP 70764 is $55,352, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70764?
The median home value in ZIP 70764 is $164,200, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70764?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70764 is White at 46.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70764?
ZIP code 70764 has 305 business establishments employing approximately 5,692 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70764?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70764 are: Retail trade (51), Health care and social assistance (37), Accommodation and food services (31). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70764?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70764 increased by 8.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 74%. 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 70764?
In ZIP code 70764, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.9% 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 70764?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70764 is 27.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70764?
In ZIP code 70764, approximately 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70764?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70764 is 16.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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