70732 ZIP Code — Fordoche, LA

Pointe Coupee County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70732 is located in Fordoche, Louisiana, within Pointe Coupee County. It covers approximately 43.51 square miles and serves a population of 1,164 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 337.

About ZIP code 70732

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $180,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,967. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 35%.

Overall, ZIP code 70732 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,164

population

43.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70732 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70732

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70732. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fordoche	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70756 Lottie (5.8 mi) 70759 Morganza (6.1 mi) 70755 Livonia (7.4 mi) 70750 Krotz Springs (9.1 mi) 71353 Melville (10 mi) 70762 Oscar (11.6 mi) 70757 Maringouin (12.2 mi) 70760 New Roads (12.5 mi) 70577 Port Barre (12.9 mi) 70752 Lakeland (13.2 mi) 70749 Jarreau (14.5 mi) 71358 Palmetto (14.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,164
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	43.51 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	30.6106
Longitude	-91.6479
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	48.3%	54.3%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	44.3%	27.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	5.3%	14.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.0%	3.3%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,164

Population

People per sq mi

43.7

Median age

$58,967

Median household income

$26,354

Per capita income

$180,800

Median home value

$1,071

Median monthly rent

84.0%

Home ownership

16.2%

Poverty rate

14.3%

Unemployment

492

Housing units

9.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

103

35–44

117

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	284	24.4%
18 and over	880	75.6%
65 and over	271	23.3%
Median age	43.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.7%

Black or African American 19.1%

Two or more races 6.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Other race 1.9%

Group	Count	%
White	839	70.7%
Black or African American	227	19.1%
Two or more races	75	6.3%
Hispanic or Latino	23	1.9%
Other race	23	1.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.3%	54.3%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	44.3%	27.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	5.3%	14.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.0%	3.3%	4.7%

Under $10k 12.5%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 12.2%

$25k–$35k 1.4%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 28.7%

$75k–$100k 15.1%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.5%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	12.2%
$25k–$35k	1.4%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	28.7%
$75k–$100k	15.1%
$100k–$150k	12.9%
$150k–$200k	0.9%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$58,967

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.6%

$50k–$100k 7.3%

$100k–$150k 20.4%

$150k–$200k 21.3%

$200k–$300k 33.1%

$300k–$500k 5.6%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$180,800
Median rent / month	$1,071
Owner occupied	84.0%
Renter occupied	16.0%
Vacant	24.1%
Single-family detached	76.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.6%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.73

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.7%
2000–2009	9.8%
1990–1999	22.7%
1980–1989	9.6%
1970–1979	20.5%
1960–1969	13.8%
1950–1959	4.5%
1940–1949	0.5%
1939 or earlier	10.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	15.0%
3 bedrooms	73.9%
4 bedrooms	11.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	36.9%
2 vehicles	33.2%
3 or more	26.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.8%
Electricity	52.0%
Propane / LP gas	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	218	51.3%
Cohabiting couple	29	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	97	22.8%
Female householder, no spouse	81	19.1%
Households with children under 18	84	19.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	187	44.0%
Average household size	2.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.4%	44.3%
Married	60.0%	39.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	7.6%	6.7%
Divorced	15.0%	9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.4%

Some HS, no diploma 16.0%

HS graduate 44.9%

Some college, no degree 11.4%

Associate's degree 5.8%

Bachelor's degree 7.1%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	71.6%
Bachelor's or higher	9.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	5.1%
Kindergarten	11	5.1%
Elementary school	146	68.2%
High school	46	21.5%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.5%

Transportation & utilities 23.9%

Public administration 19.3%

Construction 11.0%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Manufacturing 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.7%

Professional & management 2.4%

Other services 1.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.8%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	32.7%
Natural resources & construction	14.2%
Production & transportation	17.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.7%
Government	37.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.4%
Carpool	0.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	18.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.9

Poverty

All people 16.2%

Under 18 years 22.2%

18 and over 14.3%

Married-couple families 13.3%

Female-led households 56.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.8%
Retirement income	27.3%
Supplemental Security	1.4%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	40.7%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.1%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	32.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.8%
Depression	28.1%
Fair or poor health	21.1%
Poor mental health	18.7%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	15.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	52.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	20.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	39	4.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	35.3%
Under 18	7.4%
18–64 years	30.2%
65 and over	75.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.1%
Public insurance	69.0%
No insurance	0.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,094	94.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
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)	1,164	100.0%
Born in same state	1,164	100.0%
Born in different state	1,041	89.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	229	19.7%
Italian	66	5.7%
German	15	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	10	0.9%
Irish	9	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.5%
Internet access	71.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70732

What city is ZIP code 70732 in?

ZIP code 70732 is primarily assigned to Fordoche, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70732 in?

ZIP code 70732 falls within Pointe Coupee County, Louisiana.

Does ZIP code 70732 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 70732 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70732?

10% 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 70732 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 70732 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70732?

16% of residents in ZIP code 70732 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 70732 in?

ZIP code 70732 observes the CST timezone.