Zip code 70346: Donaldsonville, Louisiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 70346
70346 is a small-town zip code in Donaldsonville, Louisiana (Ascension Parish), covering 65 sq mi of land. About 9,927 people live here, or 153 per square mile. The median resident is 35 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $35,280 a year, about 44% of the national median of $80,734. 35.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $176,900, or 5.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 55% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $856 a month.
12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26.7 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; food service; and construction and repair.
How 70346 compares
- 99thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%71st of 458 in LA
- Poverty rate35.3%98thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%56th of 493 in LA
- Unemployment rate11.2%96thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%85th of 500 in LA
- Housing vacancy16.4%89thU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%239th of 493 in LA
- Residents under 1826.2%82ndU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%125th of 501 in LA
- 82ndWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.495153rd of 492 in LA
- 71stU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%167th of 501 in LA
- Government workers15.5%63rdU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%255th of 500 in LA
- 56thU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%243rd of 500 in LA
- Average commute26.7 min54thU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min257th of 471 in LA
- 49thU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%270th of 500 in LA
- 43rdU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%301st of 501 in LA
- Diversity index44.342ndU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.9268th of 501 in LA
- Veterans5%38thU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%292nd of 501 in LA
- Homeownership rate55.4%25thU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%432nd of 492 in LA
- Tech workers1.5%23rdU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%169th of 500 in LA
- 21stU.S. 38.9 · LA 38398th of 501 in LA
- Population density153/sq mi18thU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi191st of 501 in LA
- 18thU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%148th of 501 in LA
- Median home value$176,90016thU.S. $332,700 · LA $216,500190th of 450 in LA
- Population9,92715thU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,961150th of 501 in LA
- Broadband access84.3%11thWeaknessU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%249th of 492 in LA
- 10thU.S. $1,413 · LA $1,064221st of 391 in LA
- Work from home4.9%7thU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%258th of 500 in LA
- Per capita income$22,8265thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,038406th of 501 in LA
- 4thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%360th of 500 in LA
- Median household income$35,2802ndWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,756406th of 459 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$24,2401stWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,701461st of 492 in LA
| Measure | 70346 | Ascension | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 73.7% | 50.7% | 54.8% | 51.1% | 71st of 458 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 35.3% | 10.3% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 56th of 493 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 11.2% | 4.4% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 85th of 500 | |
| Housing vacancy | 16.4% | 8.2% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 239th of 493 | |
| Residents under 18 | 26.2% | 26.4% | 23.5% | 22% | 125th of 501 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.481 | 0.421 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 153rd of 492 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 19.6% | 12.9% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 167th of 501 | |
| Government workers | 15.5% | 15% | 16% | 14.5% | 255th of 500 | |
| Self-employed workers | 9.8% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 10% | 243rd of 500 | |
| Average commute | 26.7 min | 30.2 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 257th of 471 | |
| Healthcare workers | 9.4% | 9% | 11% | 9.7% | 270th of 500 | |
| Uninsured rate | 6% | 6.2% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 301st of 501 | |
| Diversity index | 44.3 | 53.6 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 268th of 501 | |
| Veterans | 5% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 292nd of 501 | |
| Homeownership rate | 55.4% | 81% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 432nd of 492 | |
| Tech workers | 1.5% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 169th of 500 | |
| Median age | 35 | 36.6 | 38 | 38.9 | 398th of 501 | |
| Population density | 153/sq mi | 449/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 191st of 501 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.9% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 148th of 501 | |
| Median home value | $176,900 | $279,600 | $216,500 | $332,700 | 190th of 450 | |
| Population | 9,927 | 130,314 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 150th of 501 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 84.3% | 91.9% | 86.6% | 91% | 249th of 492 | |
| Median gross rent | $856 | $1,318 | $1,064 | $1,413 | 221st of 391 | |
| Work from home | 4.9% | 8.9% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 258th of 500 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $22,826 | $42,258 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 406th of 501 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 11.6% | 29.1% | 27% | 35.7% | 360th of 500 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $35,280 | $91,549 | $60,756 | $80,734 | 406th of 459 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $24,240 | $55,030 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 461st of 492 |
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
- White23%
- Black71%
- Hispanic5%
- Asian0.2%
- Native American0.0%
- Pacific Islander0.1%
- Other0%
- Multiracial1%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 3,680
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Family households
- 66.4%
- Married couples
- 32.2%
- Living alone
- 28.7%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 5%
- 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
- 4,400
- Owner-occupied
- 55.4%
- Vacant
- 16.4%
- Median year built
- 1980
- Median rooms
- 5
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 73.7%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 37.8%
- Home value to income
- 5.0× (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 | 70346 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $42,248 | $74,888 |
| Service | $16,392 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $22,713 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $62,031 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $23,766 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 80.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.6%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 2.6%
- Households with broadband
- 84.3%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 58.2%
- No internet access
- 11.4%
- Without health insurance
- 6%
- Limited-English households
- 1.6%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Donaldsonville
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Ascension Parish
- Center point
- 30.1061° N, 91.0180° W
- Land area
- 65 sq mi
- Water area
- 4.9 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
70346 spans 2 counties
- Ascension Parish79% of land
- Assumption Parish21% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Donaldsonville6% of zip
- Belle Rose (unincorporated)2% of zip
- Lemannville (unincorporated)1% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 70346
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70725 | Darrow, LA | 3.1 mi | — |
| 70738 | Burnside, LA · PO box | 6.1 mi | — |
| 70341 | Belle Rose, LA | 6.7 mi | $35,346 |
| 70734 | Geismar, LA | 7.1 mi | $128,975 |
| 70393 | Plattenville, LA | 7.7 mi | $19,256 |
| 70391 | Paincourtville, LA | 8.1 mi | — |
| 70721 | Carville, LA | 8.9 mi | under $2,500 |
| 70737 | Gonzales, LA | 10 mi | $82,521 |
| 70788 | White Castle, LA | 10 mi | $33,079 |
| 70086 | Saint James, LA | 10 mi | $35,739 |
| 70718 | Brittany, LA · PO box | 11 mi | — |
| 70723 | Convent, LA | 11 mi | $47,444 |
Zip codes like 70346 elsewhere
Questions about 70346
What city is zip code 70346?
70346 is assigned to Donaldsonville, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 70346 in?
70346 is mostly in Ascension Parish, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 70346?
About 9,927 people live in 70346, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 70346 in?
70346 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 70346?
The median household income in 70346 is $35,280.
What zip codes are near 70346?
The closest zip codes to 70346 are 70725, 70738, 70341, 70734, 70393.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 70346, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.