Zip code 70449: Maurepas, Louisiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 70449
70449 is a small-town zip code in Maurepas, Louisiana (Livingston Parish), covering 59 sq mi of land. About 3,092 people live here, or 53 per square mile. The median resident is 47.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $78,405 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $239,100, or 3.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 90% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $828 a month.
18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 37.7 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; management; and office and administrative support. 15% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 70449 compares
- Homeownership rate89.9%96thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%68th of 492 in LA
- Housing vacancy24.8%96thU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%108th of 493 in LA
- Average commute37.7 min95thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min50th of 471 in LA
- Median age47.191stU.S. 38.9 · LA 3892nd of 501 in LA
- 91stU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%89th of 500 in LA
- Uninsured rate12.4%81stWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%62nd of 501 in LA
- Government workers18.9%80thU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%172nd of 500 in LA
- Per capita income$44,09160thU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,03851st of 501 in LA
- Veterans6.3%57thU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%205th of 501 in LA
- 51stU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%259th of 458 in LA
- Median household income$78,40548thU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,75685th of 459 in LA
- 47thU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%298th of 501 in LA
- Poverty rate9.3%40thU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%410th of 493 in LA
- Broadband access90.8%40thU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%109th of 492 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$42,58131stU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,701227th of 492 in LA
- Median home value$239,10030thU.S. $332,700 · LA $216,50086th of 450 in LA
- Tech workers1.8%29thU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%143rd of 500 in LA
- 26thU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.495369th of 492 in LA
- 23rdU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%357th of 500 in LA
- 16thU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%166th of 501 in LA
- 15thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%231st of 500 in LA
- Residents under 1816.4%12thU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%406th of 501 in LA
- 9thU.S. $1,413 · LA $1,064240th of 391 in LA
- Population density53/sq mi8thU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi294th of 501 in LA
- Diversity index14.17thU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.9445th of 501 in LA
- Population3,0925thU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,961273rd of 501 in LA
- Work from home2.7%2ndU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%351st of 500 in LA
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%464th of 500 in LA
| Measure | 70449 | Livingston | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeownership rateStrength | 89.9% | 80.7% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 68th of 492 | |
| Housing vacancy | 24.8% | 10.6% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 108th of 493 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 37.7 min | 33.8 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 50th of 471 | |
| Median age | 47.1 | 36.4 | 38 | 38.9 | 92nd of 501 | |
| Self-employed workers | 15.1% | 10.3% | 10.6% | 10% | 89th of 500 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 12.4% | 8.6% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 62nd of 501 | |
| Government workers | 18.9% | 15.6% | 16% | 14.5% | 172nd of 500 | |
| Per capita income | $44,091 | $35,135 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 51st of 501 | |
| Veterans | 6.3% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 205th of 501 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 50.9% | 48.3% | 54.8% | 51.1% | 259th of 458 | |
| Median household income | $78,405 | $80,122 | $60,756 | $80,734 | 85th of 459 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 16.2% | 13.8% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 298th of 501 | |
| Poverty rate | 9.3% | 12.9% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 410th of 493 | |
| Broadband access | 90.8% | 92.4% | 86.6% | 91% | 109th of 492 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $42,581 | $49,327 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 227th of 492 | |
| Median home value | $239,100 | $230,600 | $216,500 | $332,700 | 86th of 450 | |
| Tech workers | 1.8% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 143rd of 500 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.407 | 0.404 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 369th of 492 | |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% | 4.2% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 357th of 500 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.6% | 4% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 166th of 501 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 17.8% | 20.5% | 27% | 35.7% | 231st of 500 | |
| Residents under 18 | 16.4% | 25.8% | 23.5% | 22% | 406th of 501 | |
| Median gross rent | $828 | $1,151 | $1,064 | $1,413 | 240th of 391 | |
| Population density | 53/sq mi | 229/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 294th of 501 | |
| Diversity index | 14.1 | 34.4 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 445th of 501 | |
| Population | 3,092 | 148,115 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 273rd of 501 | |
| Work from home | 2.7% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 351st of 500 | |
| Healthcare workers | 1.3% | 8.7% | 11% | 9.7% | 464th 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
- White93%
- Black0.9%
- Hispanic0%
- Asian0.6%
- Native American0.9%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other1%
- Multiracial4%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 1,450
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Family households
- 62.8%
- Married couples
- 52.2%
- Living alone
- 35%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 6.3%
- Male / female
- 56% / 44%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,927
- Owner-occupied
- 89.9%
- Vacant
- 24.8%
- Median year built
- 1996
- Median rooms
- 5.7
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 50.9%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 29.3%
- 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 | 70449 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $76,875 | $74,888 |
| Service | $26,823 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $30,592 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $81,250 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $48,185 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 82.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.8%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 11%
- Households with broadband
- 90.8%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 73.2%
- No internet access
- 7.4%
- Without health insurance
- 12.4%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Maurepas
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Livingston Parish
- Center point
- 30.2740° N, 90.6701° W
- Land area
- 59 sq mi
- Water area
- 1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 70449
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70774 | Saint Amant, LA | 6.8 mi | $102,422 |
| 70733 | French Settlement, LA | 7.8 mi | $74,853 |
| 70462 | Springfield, LA | 8.9 mi | $68,045 |
| 70754 | Livingston, LA | 10 mi | $56,011 |
| 70727 | Denham Springs, LA · PO box | 11 mi | — |
| 70778 | Sorrento, LA | 12 mi | $101,967 |
| 70707 | Gonzales, LA · PO box | 13 mi | — |
| 70718 | Brittany, LA · PO box | 13 mi | — |
| 70051 | Garyville, LA | 14 mi | $87,888 |
| 70052 | Gramercy, LA | 14 mi | $67,392 |
| 70084 | Reserve, LA | 15 mi | $62,047 |
| 70076 | Mount Airy, LA | 15 mi | — |
Zip codes like 70449 elsewhere
Questions about 70449
What city is zip code 70449?
70449 is assigned to Maurepas, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 70449 in?
70449 is in Livingston Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of 70449?
About 3,092 people live in 70449, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 70449 in?
70449 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 70449?
The median household income in 70449 is $78,405.
What zip codes are near 70449?
The closest zip codes to 70449 are 70774, 70733, 70462, 70754, 70727.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 70449, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.