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Plaquemine, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70764

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

17,584
43/sq mi
$55,352
Median income
$164,200
Median home value
15.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Plaquemine pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
32th 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.

ZIP code 70764 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Plaquemine, Iberville County, 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 Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $32,074. Poverty here runs at 16.9%, with unemployment measured at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $164,200 (7% below the state average) with median rent at $825 per month, and 78.8% of occupied units 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 70764, plus 6 more within Iberville 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 70764

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Plaquemine, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70764.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 70764?

42.1

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 46.7%
African American 42.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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

$32,074

Per Capita Income

16.9%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

27.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70764 ranks nationally

Plaquemine, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,352 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 56.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.9%

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

What does housing look like?

7,678

Total Housing Units

6,335

Occupied Units

1,343

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.8%
Renter 21.2%

$164,200

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 70764 vs 70710 →

ZIP 70764 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 70764 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 70764 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 70764 ranks #4 of 6 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
70710 Addis, LA 3,593 8.9 mi
70780 Sunshine, LA 1,015 8.5 mi
70788 White Castle, LA 4,051 9.2 mi
70820 Baton Rouge, LA 17,222 11.6 mi
70740 Grosse Tete, LA 1,305 11.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Iberville County

70776 standard
Saint Gabriel, LA
Pop: 6,043
70788 standard
White Castle, LA
Pop: 4,051
70757 standard
Maringouin, LA
Pop: 3,177
70740 standard
Grosse Tete, LA
Pop: 1,305
70780 standard
Sunshine, LA
Pop: 1,015
70772 standard
Rosedale, LA
Pop: 784

Related Areas

Iberville County Plaquemine, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70764 in? ▼
ZIP code 70764 (Plaquemine) is located in Iberville County, Louisiana. Iberville County 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.