Zip code 70068: La Place, Louisiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 70068
70068 is a suburban zip code in La Place, Louisiana (St. John the Baptist Parish), covering 49 sq mi of land. About 32,720 people live here, or 664 per square mile. The median resident is 38 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $68,459 a year, 15% below the national median of $80,734. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $203,200, or 3.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 77% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,378 a month.
19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 32.3 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; construction and repair; and office and administrative support.
How 70068 compares
- Healthcare workers15.5%96thU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%75th of 500 in LA
- 90thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%134th of 500 in LA
- 86thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%154th of 458 in LA
- Average commute32.3 min84thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min129th of 471 in LA
- 81stU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%136th of 501 in LA
- Government workers17.7%75thU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%202nd of 500 in LA
- Homeownership rate77.4%72ndU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%243rd of 492 in LA
- Housing vacancy10.2%72ndU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%380th of 493 in LA
- Diversity index58.970thU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.980th of 501 in LA
- Veterans7.2%69thU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%150th of 501 in LA
- Poverty rate13.6%64thU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%334th of 493 in LA
- 59thU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.495265th of 492 in LA
- Population32,72055thU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,96134th of 501 in LA
- Median gross rent$1,37849thU.S. $1,413 · LA $1,06428th of 391 in LA
- Broadband access91.8%47thU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%94th of 492 in LA
- 46thU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%281st of 500 in LA
- Uninsured rate6.3%45thU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%283rd of 501 in LA
- 42ndU.S. 38.9 · LA 38300th of 501 in LA
- Population density664/sq mi37thU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi107th of 501 in LA
- Median household income$68,45933rdU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,756133rd of 459 in LA
- 31stU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%382nd of 501 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$42,27130thU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,701232nd of 492 in LA
- 25thU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%114th of 501 in LA
- Per capita income$31,71023rdU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,038212th of 501 in LA
- Tech workers1.5%23rdU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%178th of 500 in LA
- Median home value$203,20022ndU.S. $332,700 · LA $216,500150th of 450 in LA
- Work from home7.8%21stU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%143rd of 500 in LA
- 17thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%204th of 500 in LA
| Measure | 70068 | St. John the Baptist | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers | 15.5% | 14.8% | 11% | 9.7% | 75th of 500 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 8.8% | 10.9% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 134th of 500 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 61.5% | 54.4% | 54.8% | 51.1% | 154th of 458 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 32.3 min | 30.3 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 129th of 471 | |
| Residents under 18 | 26% | 24.1% | 23.5% | 22% | 136th of 501 | |
| Government workers | 17.7% | 17.9% | 16% | 14.5% | 202nd of 500 | |
| Homeownership rate | 77.4% | 77.5% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 243rd of 492 | |
| Housing vacancy | 10.2% | 15% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 380th of 493 | |
| Diversity index | 58.9 | 58.1 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 80th of 501 | |
| Veterans | 7.2% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 150th of 501 | |
| Poverty rate | 13.6% | 14.4% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 334th of 493 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.445 | 0.426 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 265th of 492 | |
| Population | 32,720 | 40,743 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 34th of 501 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,378 | $1,334 | $1,064 | $1,413 | 28th of 391 | |
| Broadband access | 91.8% | 91.3% | 86.6% | 91% | 94th of 492 | |
| Self-employed workers | 9% | 10.6% | 10.6% | 10% | 281st of 500 | |
| Uninsured rate | 6.3% | 6.7% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 283rd of 501 | |
| Median age | 38 | 40.1 | 38 | 38.9 | 300th of 501 | |
| Population density | 664/sq mi | 190/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 107th of 501 | |
| Median household income | $68,459 | $66,630 | $60,756 | $80,734 | 133rd of 459 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 14.1% | 15.7% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 382nd of 501 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $42,271 | $38,900 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 232nd of 492 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 4.3% | 5.3% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 114th of 501 | |
| Per capita income | $31,710 | $30,132 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 212th of 501 | |
| Tech workers | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 178th of 500 | |
| Median home value | $203,200 | $193,200 | $216,500 | $332,700 | 150th of 450 | |
| Work from home | 7.8% | 6.4% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 143rd of 500 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 18.7% | 18.2% | 27% | 35.7% | 204th of 500 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White31%
- Black55%
- Hispanic8%
- Asian1%
- Native American0.5%
- Pacific Islander0.0%
- Other0.4%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 11,943
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Family households
- 71.8%
- Married couples
- 44.7%
- Living alone
- 24.8%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 7.2%
- Male / female
- 49% / 51%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 13,304
- Owner-occupied
- 77.4%
- Vacant
- 10.2%
- Median year built
- 1986
- Median rooms
- 5.8
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 61.5%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 33.2%
- Home value to income
- 3.0× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 70068 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $65,065 | $74,888 |
| Service | $27,269 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $33,028 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $45,448 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $48,278 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 87.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.7%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 7%
- Households with broadband
- 91.8%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 74.6%
- No internet access
- 5.5%
- Without health insurance
- 6.3%
- Limited-English households
- 1.1%
Geography
70068 spans 2 counties
- St. John the Baptist Parish94% of land
- St. Charles Parish6% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Laplace (unincorporated)42% of zip
- Montz (unincorporated)4% of zip
- Reserve (unincorporated)3% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 70068
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70069 | La Place, LA · PO box | 5.3 mi | — |
| 70421 | Akers, LA · PO box | 9.5 mi | — |
| 70084 | Reserve, LA | 10 mi | $62,047 |
| 70079 | Norco, LA | 11 mi | $71,433 |
| 70049 | Edgard, LA | 12 mi | $68,953 |
| 70078 | New Sarpy, LA · PO box | 12 mi | — |
| 70087 | Saint Rose, LA | 13 mi | $73,406 |
| 70057 | Hahnville, LA | 14 mi | $90,236 |
| 70051 | Garyville, LA | 14 mi | $87,888 |
| 70047 | Destrehan, LA | 14 mi | $87,333 |
| 70065 | Kenner, LA | 14 mi | $67,285 |
| 70076 | Mount Airy, LA | 15 mi | — |
Zip codes like 70068 elsewhere
Questions about 70068
What city is zip code 70068?
70068 is assigned to La Place, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 70068 in?
70068 is mostly in St. John the Baptist Parish, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 70068?
About 32,720 people live in 70068, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 70068 in?
70068 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 70068?
The median household income in 70068 is $68,459.
What zip codes are near 70068?
The closest zip codes to 70068 are 70069, 70421, 70084, 70079, 70049.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 70068, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.