70715 ZIP Code — Batchelor, LA

Pointe Coupee County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70715 is located in Batchelor, Louisiana, within Pointe Coupee County. It covers approximately 126.01 square miles and serves a population of 1,227 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 225.

About ZIP code 70715

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $57,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $47,639. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 70715 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,227
population
126.01
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
70715 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 70715

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City Status
Batchelor Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
70753 Lettsworth (7.9 mi) 70759 Morganza (11.2 mi) 71353 Melville (12.3 mi) 71369 Simmesport (13.3 mi) 71362 Plaucheville (14.6 mi) 70775 Saint Francisville (14.9 mi) 70760 New Roads (15.6 mi) 71358 Palmetto (16.2 mi) 70732 Fordoche (16.7 mi) 70783 Ventress (18.6 mi) 71355 Moreauville (19 mi) 70755 Livonia (19.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,227
Population density 10 / sq mi
State FIPS 22
County FIPS 077
Geography
Land area 126.01 sq mi
Water area 10.22 sq mi
Latitude 30.8509
Longitude -91.6691
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 225
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 60.2% 54.3% 49.2%
$50k – $100k 31.4% 27.7% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 8.4% 14.7% 18.3%
Over $200k 0.0% 3.3% 4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,227
Population
10
People per sq mi
35.2
Median age
$47,639
Median household income
$27,158
Per capita income
$57,800
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
97.2%
Home ownership
26.1%
Poverty rate
15.0%
Unemployment
633
Housing units
9.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
64
Under 5
63
75
5–9
74
27
10–14
26
42
15–19
42
38
20–24
37
53
25–34
53
96
35–44
94
58
45–54
56
50
55–59
49
30
60–64
29
67
65–74
65
4
75–84
4
16
85+
15
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1838431.3%
18 and over84368.7%
65 and over17113.9%
Median age35.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 64.5%
Black or African American 35.5%
GroupCount%
White79164.5%
Black or African American43635.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 60.2% 54.3% 49.2%
$50k – $100k 31.4% 27.7% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 8.4% 14.7% 18.3%
Over $200k 0.0% 3.3% 4.7%
Under $10k 12.6%
$10k–$15k 6.4%
$15k–$25k 9.8%
$25k–$35k 6.1%
$35k–$50k 19.8%
$50k–$75k 13.7%
$75k–$100k 6.1%
$100k–$150k 9.5%
$150k–$200k 8.7%
$200k+ 7.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k12.6%
$10k–$15k6.4%
$15k–$25k9.8%
$25k–$35k6.1%
$35k–$50k19.8%
$50k–$75k13.7%
$75k–$100k6.1%
$100k–$150k9.5%
$150k–$200k8.7%
$200k+7.3%
Median income$47,639

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 44.0%
$50k–$100k 24.1%
$100k–$150k 14.1%
$150k–$200k 1.7%
$200k–$300k 9.2%
$300k–$500k 4.6%
$500k–$1M 2.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$57,800
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied97.2%
Renter occupied2.8%
Vacant44.3%
Single-family detached55.5%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes44.5%
Median rooms5.0
Avg household size (owned)3.44

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201911.7%
2000–20098.6%
1990–199912.1%
1980–198931.9%
1970–19799.2%
1960–196910.7%
1950–19594.4%
1940–19492.8%
1939 or earlier8.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)3.6%
1 bedroom9.2%
2 bedrooms21.2%
3 bedrooms61.6%
4 bedrooms4.5%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle8.4%
1 vehicle38.8%
2 vehicles19.3%
3 or more33.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas41.6%
Electricity46.4%
Propane / LP gas2.5%
Wood5.6%
No fuel used3.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family17147.8%
Cohabiting couple205.6%
Male householder, no spouse4713.1%
Female householder, no spouse12033.5%
Households with children under 1812434.6%
Households with seniors (65+)13337.2%
Average household size3.43

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married25.7%44.8%
Married62.7%37.5%
Separated1.0%1.0%
Widowed0.0%8.1%
Divorced10.6%8.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.9%
Some HS, no diploma 20.7%
HS graduate 37.6%
Some college, no degree 10.7%
Associate's degree 7.8%
Bachelor's degree 9.2%
Graduate / professional 0.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher65.4%
Bachelor's or higher9.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool5616.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school22263.6%
High school6518.6%
College / grad school61.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 27.4%
Education & healthcare 15.8%
Retail trade 14.6%
Manufacturing 14.1%
Other services 7.8%
Professional & management 5.3%
Construction 4.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%
Transportation & utilities 3.5%
Public administration 2.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts21.1%
Service25.4%
Sales & office19.1%
Natural resources & construction27.9%
Production & transportation6.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector88.4%
Government8.0%
Self-employed3.5%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone82.2%
Carpool10.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.0%
Other means7.8%
Avg commute (minutes)25.3

Poverty

All people 26.1%
Under 18 years 47.9%
18 and over 16.1%
Married-couple families 8.2%
Female-led households 47.9%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security39.1%
Retirement income27.7%
Supplemental Security7.8%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP22.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity43.5%
High blood pressure46.2%
High cholesterol38.2%
Diabetes17.5%
Heart disease9.0%
Stroke5.4%
Asthma10.9%
Arthritis29.6%
Kidney disease4.3%
Pulmonary disease10.5%
Cancer6.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking26.2%
Binge drinking16.0%
No physical activity37.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep40.1%
Depression26.3%
Fair or poor health26.6%
Poor mental health19.2%
Poor physical health15.9%
No health insurance19.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.2%
Visited dentist45.8%
Cholesterol screening88.5%
Teeth loss25.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans151.8%
Disability%
Any disability19.3%
Under 189.6%
18–64 years21.0%
65 and over34.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance41.3%
Public insurance66.5%
No insurance12.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,10089.6%
Spanish141.3%
Other Indo-European141.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,227100.0%
Born in same state1,15193.8%
Born in different state1,00181.6%
Foreign born766.2%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab21917.8%
French342.8%
AncestryCount%
Italian292.4%
German151.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access29.2%
Internet access92.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70715

What city is ZIP code 70715 in?

ZIP code 70715 is primarily assigned to Batchelor, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70715 in?

ZIP code 70715 falls within Pointe Coupee County, Louisiana.

Is ZIP code 70715 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 70715 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Is ZIP code 70715 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 70715 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70715?

26% of residents in ZIP code 70715 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70715?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 70715 in?

ZIP code 70715 observes the CST timezone.

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