ZIP Code 70780

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Sunshine · Iberville County · Louisiana

ZIP code 70780 in Sunshine, Louisiana has a population of 1,015. The median household income is $88,878, which is 17% above the national average. Median home value is $254,000, 9% below the US average. 22.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 70780 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 33.0 square miles in Sunshine, Iberville County, Louisiana. The area is home to 1,015 residents, producing a population density of 31 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 70780 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 70780 sits at $88,878 (49% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $49,482. The poverty rate stands at 5.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $254,000 (43% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 76.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 70780 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Iberville County, so you can benchmark 70780 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 →

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 70780, Sunshine, 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

1,015

Population

33.0

Area (sq mi)

31

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

61.9

Median Age

56.1%

Male

43.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 80.7%
African American 11.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 7.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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

$88,878

Median Household Income

+49% vs state

$49,482

Per Capita Income

5.1%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 69.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.4%

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

Housing

315

Total Housing Units

280

Occupied Units

35

Vacant Units

1.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.8%
Renter 23.2%

$254,000

Median Home Value

+43% vs state

1986

Median Year Built

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

Local Business Landscape

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 70780, employing approximately 182 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,664,000.

11

Businesses

182

Employees

$16.7M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 5 45.5%

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
70820 Baton Rouge, LA 17,222 5.2 mi
70776 Saint Gabriel, LA 6,043 5.3 mi
70803 Baton Rouge, LA 1,335 8.2 mi
70810 Baton Rouge, LA 37,980 6.2 mi
70808 Baton Rouge, LA 32,504 7.8 mi
70710 Addis, LA 3,593 6.7 mi
70802 Baton Rouge, LA 27,267 10.3 mi
70721 Carville, LA 701 7.3 mi
70836 Baton Rouge, LA 0 8.2 mi
70764 Plaquemine, LA 17,584 8.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70780 in?
ZIP code 70780 (Sunshine) 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 70780?
ZIP code 70780 in Sunshine, LA has a population of 1,015 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70780?
The median household income in ZIP 70780 is $88,878, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70780?
The median home value in ZIP 70780 is $254,000, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70780?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70780 is White at 80.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70780?
ZIP code 70780 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 182 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70780?
In ZIP code 70780, 69.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70780?
In ZIP code 70780, approximately 76.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70780?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70780 is 5.1% 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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