70723 ZIP Code — Convent, LA

Saint James County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70723 is located in Convent, Louisiana, within Saint James County. It covers approximately 31.63 square miles and serves a population of 1,103 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 225.

About ZIP code 70723

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $49,038.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (18%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 70723 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

1,103
population
31.63
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
70723 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 70723

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City Status
Convent Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
70086 Saint James (3.1 mi) 70763 Paulina (4.3 mi) 70778 Sorrento (8 mi) 70071 Lutcher (8.4 mi) 70052 Gramercy (8.9 mi) 70725 Darrow (9.1 mi) 70393 Plattenville (10 mi) 70090 Vacherie (10.4 mi) 70346 Donaldsonville (10.8 mi) 70774 Saint Amant (12.3 mi) 70341 Belle Rose (12.5 mi) 70737 Gonzales (12.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,103
Population density 35 / sq mi
State FIPS 22
County FIPS 093
Geography
Land area 31.63 sq mi
Water area 4.48 sq mi
Latitude 30.0514
Longitude -90.8515
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 60.6% 47.4% 49.2%
$50k – $100k 25.8% 23.3% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 13.5% 25.5% 18.3%
Over $200k 0.0% 3.7% 4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,103
Population
35
People per sq mi
33.8
Median age
$49,038
Median household income
$29,236
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
91.5%
Home ownership
8.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
540
Housing units
17.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
39
Under 5
37
42
5–9
39
70
10–14
65
36
15–19
34
36
20–24
33
67
25–34
63
64
35–44
60
97
45–54
92
10
55–59
10
27
60–64
25
42
65–74
40
32
75–84
30
7
85+
6
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1835432.1%
18 and over74967.9%
65 and over15714.2%
Median age33.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 69.8%
White 30%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%
Two or more races 0.1%
GroupCount%
Black or African American77169.8%
White33130%
Hispanic or Latino10.1%
Two or more races10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 60.6% 47.4% 49.2%
$50k – $100k 25.8% 23.3% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 13.5% 25.5% 18.3%
Over $200k 0.0% 3.7% 4.7%
$10k–$15k 8.0%
$15k–$25k 15.9%
$25k–$35k 14.6%
$35k–$50k 12.7%
$50k–$75k 6.8%
$75k–$100k 11.2%
$100k–$150k 22.9%
$150k–$200k 6.6%
$200k+ 1.2%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k8.0%
$15k–$25k15.9%
$25k–$35k14.6%
$35k–$50k12.7%
$50k–$75k6.8%
$75k–$100k11.2%
$100k–$150k22.9%
$150k–$200k6.6%
$200k+1.2%
Median income$49,038

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 45.1%
$50k–$100k 7.7%
$100k–$150k 9.1%
$150k–$200k 29.1%
$200k–$300k 2.7%
$300k–$500k 6.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$0
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied91.5%
Renter occupied8.5%
Vacant28.7%
Single-family detached50.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes43.3%
Median rooms5.2
Avg household size (owned)2.61

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201921.0%
2000–200911.0%
1990–19992.6%
1980–198917.4%
1970–197920.3%
1960–19699.6%
1950–195915.5%
1940–19490.2%
1939 or earlier2.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.7%
2 bedrooms19.7%
3 bedrooms68.3%
4 bedrooms11.3%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle8.8%
1 vehicle34.9%
2 vehicles33.4%
3 or more22.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas20.2%
Electricity79.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family14435.1%
Cohabiting couple184.4%
Male householder, no spouse9523.2%
Female householder, no spouse15337.3%
Households with children under 1816039.0%
Households with seniors (65+)9623.4%
Average household size2.56

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married46.4%21.3%
Married41.9%35.0%
Separated2.0%20.3%
Widowed4.2%10.8%
Divorced5.5%12.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 9.1%
HS graduate 54.9%
Some college, no degree 10.3%
Associate's degree 7.9%
Bachelor's degree 12.2%
Graduate / professional 5.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher90.9%
Bachelor's or higher17.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool144.4%
Kindergarten3912.2%
Elementary school19460.8%
High school4915.4%
College / grad school237.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.8%
Public administration 16.0%
Professional & management 14.2%
Manufacturing 9.5%
Other services 8.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 8.4%
Agriculture & mining 6.3%
Transportation & utilities 5.6%
Construction 5.3%
Retail trade 5.3%
Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts22.6%
Service41.9%
Sales & office18.4%
Natural resources & construction8.1%
Production & transportation9.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector74.4%
Government22.3%
Self-employed3.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone75.8%
Carpool10.2%
Public transit4.2%
Walk8.4%
Work from home1.4%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)20.6

Poverty

All people 8.9%
Under 18 years 12.4%
18 and over 7.2%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 10.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security29.0%
Retirement income16.3%
Supplemental Security4.4%
Cash public assistance4.4%
Food stamps / SNAP10.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity46.7%
High blood pressure46.6%
High cholesterol34.4%
Diabetes17.6%
Heart disease7.5%
Stroke5.0%
Asthma10.8%
Arthritis27.3%
Kidney disease3.9%
Pulmonary disease8.6%
Cancer5.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking24.6%
Binge drinking16.4%
No physical activity35.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep42.7%
Depression23.0%
Fair or poor health24.8%
Poor mental health18.6%
Poor physical health14.6%
No health insurance18.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)82.2%
Visited dentist50.3%
Cholesterol screening89.5%
Teeth loss23.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans222.9%
Disability%
Any disability8.9%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years2.2%
65 and over52.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance58.1%
Public insurance47.7%
No insurance5.4%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,02793.1%
Spanish40.4%
Other Indo-European40.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,09999.6%
Born in same state1,09999.6%
Born in different state1,05996.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen40.4%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab494.4%
French90.8%
AncestryCount%
German30.3%
Italian20.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access37.2%
Internet access92.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70723

What city is ZIP code 70723 in?

ZIP code 70723 is primarily assigned to Convent, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70723 in?

ZIP code 70723 falls within Saint James County, Louisiana.

Is ZIP code 70723 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 70723 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 70723 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 70723 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 70723?

Health data for ZIP code 70723 shows elevated rates of obesity (47%) and diabetes (18%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 70723?

ZIP code 70723 has an estimated population of 1,103 residents, with a density of 35 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 70723 in?

ZIP code 70723 observes the CST timezone.

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