70523 ZIP Code — Charenton, LA

Saint Mary County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70523 is located in Charenton, Louisiana, within Saint Mary County. It covers approximately 1.38 square miles and serves a population of 360 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 337.

About ZIP code 70523

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $122,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,260.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 70523 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

360

population

1.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70523 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70523

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70523. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Charenton	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	360
Population density	261 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	1.38 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	29.8802
Longitude	-91.5338
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	337

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.7%	59.3%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	26.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	12.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

360

Population

261

People per sq mi

34.5

Median age

$85,260

Median household income

$25,807

Per capita income

$122,900

Median home value

$800

Median monthly rent

86.3%

Home ownership

12.1%

Poverty rate

6.2%

Unemployment

145

Housing units

8.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	100	27.8%
18 and over	260	72.2%
65 and over	12	3.3%
Median age	34.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 40.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 38.1%

Two or more races 12.3%

Hispanic or Latino 4%

Other race 2.4%

Black or African American 1.6%

Asian 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	151	40.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	143	38.1%
Two or more races	46	12.3%
Hispanic or Latino	15	4%
Other race	9	2.4%
Black or African American	6	1.6%
Asian	5	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.7%	59.3%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	26.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	12.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	4.7%

Under $10k 11.5%

$15k–$25k 11.5%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$50k–$75k 3.1%

$75k–$100k 32.1%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 0.8%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.5%
$15k–$25k	11.5%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$50k–$75k	3.1%
$75k–$100k	32.1%
$100k–$150k	16.8%
$150k–$200k	0.8%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$85,260

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.5%

$50k–$100k 33.6%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k–$300k 7.1%

$300k–$500k 17.7%

$500k–$1M 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$122,900
Median rent / month	$800
Owner occupied	86.3%
Renter occupied	13.7%
Vacant	19.6%
Single-family detached	63.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	35.6%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.7%
2000–2009	12.9%
1990–1999	38.7%
1980–1989	17.2%
1970–1979	2.5%
1960–1969	1.2%
1950–1959	0.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	15.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	3.1%
3 bedrooms	91.4%
4 bedrooms	4.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	14.5%
2 vehicles	26.0%
3 or more	53.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.9%
Electricity	89.3%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	78	59.5%
Cohabiting couple	8	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	24	18.3%
Female householder, no spouse	21	16.0%
Households with children under 18	57	43.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	12	9.2%
Average household size	2.75

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.7%	25.2%
Married	51.9%	58.3%
Separated	1.9%	2.4%
Widowed	0.0%	0.8%
Divorced	2.5%	13.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 59.6%

Some college, no degree 19.3%

Associate's degree 5.8%

Bachelor's degree 7.6%

Graduate / professional 0.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.8%
Bachelor's or higher	8.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	8.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	45	43.7%
High school	27	26.2%
College / grad school	22	21.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.1%

Public administration 22.9%

Wholesale trade 15.1%

Agriculture & mining 9.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Other services 4.8%

Manufacturing 4.2%

Construction 3.6%

Professional & management 3.6%

Retail trade 2.4%

Transportation & utilities 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.0%
Service	11.4%
Sales & office	32.5%
Natural resources & construction	9.6%
Production & transportation	8.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.7%
Government	33.1%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.9%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.7

Poverty

All people 12.1%

Under 18 years 10.4%

18 and over 12.7%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 40.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	14.5%
Retirement income	20.6%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	39.1%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	23.8%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	19.6%
No physical activity	31.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.7%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	20.3%
Poor mental health	18.6%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	15.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	54.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	19.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	19	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.1%
Under 18	22.0%
18–64 years	16.5%
65 and over	16.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.2%
Public insurance	38.3%
No insurance	10.3%
Uninsured under 19	3.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	333	92.5%
Spanish	5	1.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	357	99.2%
Born in same state	357	99.2%
Born in different state	344	95.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.8%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	31	8.6%
German	1	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.4%
Internet access	93.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70523

What city is ZIP code 70523 in?

ZIP code 70523 is primarily assigned to Charenton, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70523 in?

ZIP code 70523 falls within Saint Mary County, Louisiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70523?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 70523 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 70523 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70523?

The median home value in ZIP code 70523 is $122,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 70523?

ZIP code 70523 has an estimated population of 360 residents, with a density of 261 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 70523 in?

ZIP code 70523 observes the CST timezone.