ZIP Code 70778

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Sorrento · Ascension County · Louisiana

ZIP code 70778 in Sorrento, Louisiana has a population of 2,291. The median household income is $101,967, which is 34% above the national average. Median home value is $253,000, 9% below the US average. 22.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 70778 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 62.3 square miles in Sorrento, Ascension County, Louisiana. The area is home to 2,291 residents, producing a population density of 37 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 70778 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 70778 sits at $101,967 (71% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $41,596. The poverty rate stands at 6.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $253,000 (43% above the state average) with median rent at $1,344 per month, and 91.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 70778 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ascension County, so you can benchmark 70778 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 70778

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70778 (establishments)

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70778 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 5 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 70778 (establishments) Top 5 1. Retail trade 9 2. Construction 5 3. Manufacturing 4 4. Transportation and warehousing 4 5. Accommodation and food services 4 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 70778. 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 70778, Sorrento, 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

2,291

Population

62.3

Area (sq mi)

37

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

39.2

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 67.1%
African American 28.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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

$101,967

Median Household Income

+71% vs state

$41,596

Per Capita Income

6.5%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

24.4 min

Mean Commute Time

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 63.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.7%

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

Housing

1,018

Total Housing Units

949

Occupied Units

69

Vacant Units

2.89

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.4%
Renter 8.6%

$253,000

Median Home Value

+43% vs state

$1,344

Median Rent

2001

Median Year Built

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

Local Business Landscape

Census Bureau data shows 38 business establishments in ZIP 70778, employing approximately 360 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,806,000.

38

Businesses

360

Employees

$21.8M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 9 23.7%
Construction 5 13.2%
Manufacturing 4 10.5%
Transportation and warehousing 4 10.5%
Accommodation and food services 4 10.5%
Wholesale trade 3 7.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 7.9%

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
70723 Convent, LA 1,759 6.6 mi
70725 Darrow, LA 1,826 6.0 mi
70737 Gonzales, LA 38,643 6.2 mi
70086 Saint James, LA 1,969 8.4 mi
70774 Saint Amant, LA 10,076 6.4 mi
70734 Geismar, LA 7,554 9.1 mi
70743 Hester, LA 350 10.1 mi
70763 Paulina, LA 3,816 10.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70778 in?
ZIP code 70778 (Sorrento) 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 70778?
ZIP code 70778 in Sorrento, LA has a population of 2,291 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70778?
The median household income in ZIP 70778 is $101,967, which is 34% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70778?
The median home value in ZIP 70778 is $253,000, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70778?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70778 is White at 67.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70778?
ZIP code 70778 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 360 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70778?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70778 are: Retail trade (9), Construction (5), Manufacturing (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70778?
In ZIP code 70778, 63.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.7% 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 70778?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70778 is 24.4 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 70778?
In ZIP code 70778, approximately 91.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70778?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70778 is 6.5% 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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