70760 Zip Code Profile

70760 is a sparsely populated, rural zip code in New Roads, Louisiana. Median household income here ($24,623) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily African-American, and mostly single. Housing prices here (average $101,200) are fairly typical for the Baton Rouge metro area.

The average family income here is $47,455/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 70760 is $30,403.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 70760 earn an average of $30,210/year. Women earn only $15,464/year.

2,508 people in 70760 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 70760? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 25.4 minutes.

The median age here is 42. There are 3,241 men and 3,752 women. The median age for men is 37 while for women the median age is 45.

To give you a sense of the community, 4,986 people (out of the 6,993 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 2,743 homes, and 230 businesses every day. 53 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

70760 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 31 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Jerusalem, Israel!) and -91 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 35 feet above sea levell.

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• Barataria Civic Association

• St. Francisville Farmers Market

• Demographics

• Total Population: 6,993
• White Population: 2,375
• Black Population: 4,544
• Hispanic Population: 110
• Asian Population: 43
• Hawaiian Population: 0
• Indian Population: 25
• Male Population: 3,241
• Female Population: 3,752
• Median Age: 42
• Median Age of Males: 37
• Median Age of Females: 45

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: West South Central
• State: Louisiana
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: Baton Rouge LA
• County: Pointe Coupee
• City: New Roads
• Longitude: -91.4
• Latitude: 30.7
• Elevation: 35 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 225

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 2,460
• Drive alone: 1,970
• Carpool: 402
• Public transit: 0
• Ride bikes or walk: 53


• Average commute time: 25.4 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 168
•    5 - 9: 432
•    10 - 14: 402
•    15 - 19: 307
•    20 - 24: 191
•    25 - 29: 97
•    30 - 34: 180
•    35 - 39: 93
•    40 - 44: 69
•    45 - 59: 342
•    60 - 89: 112
•    90 plus: 67

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $101,200
• Average Annual Household Income: $30,528
• Businesses: 219
• Employees: 2,808
• Annual Payroll: $101,428,000
• Average Family Income: $47,455
• Median Family Income: $24,623
• Average Income for Men: $30,210
• Average Income for Women: $15,464

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 06, 05
• Congressional District Land Area: 3075.0, 13775.0
• Sr Senator: David Vitter (R)
• Jr Senator: Mary L. Landrieu (D)
• US House Representative: Bill Cassidy (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 077
• State FIPS Code: 22

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View all schools in New Roads

Primary Schools

Rosenwald Elementary School

1100 New Roads Street

New Roads, LA 70760

(225) 638-6341

Other Schools

School Of Hope

337 Napoleon Street

New Roads, LA 70760

(225) 638-3050