ZIP Code 70769

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Prairieville · Ascension County · Louisiana

ZIP code 70769 in Prairieville, Louisiana has a population of 36,084. The median household income is $109,404, which is 43% above the national average. Median home value is $311,500, 12% above the US average. 37.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 70769 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 125.5 square miles in Prairieville, Ascension County, Louisiana. The area is home to 36,084 residents, producing a population density of 288 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 70769 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 70769 sits at $109,404 (83% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $47,532. The poverty rate stands at 5.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $311,500 (76% above the state average) with median rent at $1,324 per month, and 87.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 70769 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ascension County, so you can benchmark 70769 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. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 70769

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70769 (establishments)

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70769 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 5 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 70769 (establishments) Top 5 1. Health care and social assistanc 102 2. Construction 100 3. Retail trade 84 4. Professional, scientific, and te 82 5. Other services (except public ad 82 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 70769. 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 70769, Prairieville, 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

36,084

Population

125.5

Area (sq mi)

288

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

36.0

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

4.8%

Foreign-Born

White 74.7%
African American 12.5%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%

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

$109,404

Median Household Income

+83% vs state

$47,532

Per Capita Income

5.8%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

32.5 min

Mean Commute Time

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 64.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.1%

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

Housing

18,236

Total Housing Units

17,218

Occupied Units

1,018

Vacant Units

2.86

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.7%
Renter 12.3%

$311,500

Median Home Value

+76% vs state

$1,324

Median Rent

2003

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

+1.7%

YoY Change (2024)

212

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+112%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70769 have increased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +112% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.3% 169
2021 +4.7% 177
2022 +15.9% 206
2023 +1.6% 209
2024 +1.7% 212

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.

Local Business Landscape

Census Bureau data shows 823 business establishments in ZIP 70769, employing approximately 9,382 people with a combined annual payroll of $499,784,000.

823

Businesses

9,382

Employees

$499.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 102 12.4%
Construction 100 12.2%
Retail trade 84 10.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 82 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 82 10.0%
Accommodation and food services 79 9.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 61 7.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 58 7.0%
Finance and insurance 55 6.7%
Wholesale trade 32 3.9%
Manufacturing 28 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 20 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 1.9%
Educational services 11 1.3%
Information 5 0.6%

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
70737 Gonzales, LA 38,643 5.8 mi
70817 Baton Rouge, LA 31,192 5.3 mi
70733 French Settlement, LA 1,621 8.6 mi
70726 Denham Springs, LA 50,583 8.7 mi
70734 Geismar, LA 7,554 8.1 mi
70810 Baton Rouge, LA 37,980 8.9 mi
70776 Saint Gabriel, LA 6,043 9.4 mi
70816 Baton Rouge, LA 43,194 9.7 mi
70809 Baton Rouge, LA 25,050 9.8 mi
70836 Baton Rouge, LA 0 10.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70769 in?
ZIP code 70769 (Prairieville) is located in Ascension County, Louisiana. Ascension County contains multiple ZIP codes — see the full list at /counties/ascension-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70769?
ZIP code 70769 in Prairieville, LA has a population of 36,084 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70769?
The median household income in ZIP 70769 is $109,404, which is 43% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70769?
The median home value in ZIP 70769 is $311,500, which is 12% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70769?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70769 is White at 74.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70769?
ZIP code 70769 has 823 business establishments employing approximately 9,382 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70769?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70769 are: Health care and social assistance (102), Construction (100), Retail trade (84). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70769?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70769 increased by 1.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 112%. 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 70769?
In ZIP code 70769, 64.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.1% 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 70769?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70769 is 32.5 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 70769?
In ZIP code 70769, approximately 87.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70769?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70769 is 5.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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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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