70743 ZIP Code — Hester, LA

Saint James County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70743 is located in Hester, Louisiana, within Saint James County. It covers approximately 2.91 square miles and serves a population of 706 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 225.

About ZIP code 70743

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $176,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $137,923.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 70743 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

706

population

2.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70743 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70743

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70743. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hester	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	706
Population density	243 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	2.91 sq mi
Water area	0.58 sq mi
Latitude	30.0272
Longitude	-90.7641
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	10.0%	47.4%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	10.0%	23.3%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	80.0%	25.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.7%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

706

Population

243

People per sq mi

32.6

Median age

$137,923

Median household income

$39,224

Per capita income

$176,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.4%

Home ownership

0.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

186

Housing units

19.3%

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	322	45.6%
18 and over	384	54.4%
65 and over	10	1.4%
Median age	32.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	706	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	10.0%	47.4%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	10.0%	23.3%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	80.0%	25.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.7%	4.7%

Under $10k 3.0%

$25k–$35k 2.0%

$50k–$75k 11.7%

$75k–$100k 3.0%

$100k–$150k 58.9%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 16.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$25k–$35k	2.0%
$50k–$75k	11.7%
$75k–$100k	3.0%
$100k–$150k	58.9%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	16.2%
Median income	$137,923

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.2%

$100k–$150k 3.2%

$150k–$200k 50.0%

$200k–$300k 16.7%

$300k–$500k 14.5%

$500k–$1M 12.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$176,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.4%
Renter occupied	5.6%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	97.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	17.8%
2000–2009	16.8%
1990–1999	4.6%
1980–1989	9.6%
1970–1979	31.0%
1960–1969	14.7%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	5.6%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	17.3%
3 bedrooms	59.9%
4 bedrooms	22.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	11.7%
2 vehicles	28.9%
3 or more	56.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.9%
Electricity	43.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	164	83.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	6	3.0%
Female householder, no spouse	27	13.7%
Households with children under 18	138	70.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	6	3.0%
Average household size	3.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	6.9%	18.9%
Married	93.1%	70.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	1.6%
Divorced	0.0%	9.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 29.4%

Some college, no degree 23.0%

Associate's degree 28.3%

Bachelor's degree 9.5%

Graduate / professional 9.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	19.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	66	21.2%
Kindergarten	34	10.9%
Elementary school	165	53.1%
High school	40	12.9%
College / grad school	6	1.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 36.8%

Education & healthcare 26.1%

Retail trade 16.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Professional & management 6.6%

Agriculture & mining 4.1%

Construction 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.4%
Service	4.9%
Sales & office	11.8%
Natural resources & construction	21.4%
Production & transportation	13.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	97.0%
Government	3.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.4%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	16.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.8

Poverty

All people 0.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	3.0%
Retirement income	5.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	38.5%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.4%
Binge drinking	20.2%
No physical activity	31.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	27.5%
Fair or poor health	20.9%
Poor mental health	19.0%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	15.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	54.7%
Cholesterol screening	86.9%
Teeth loss	22.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	15	3.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.2%
Under 18	14.6%
18–64 years	1.1%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	98.0%
Public insurance	4.4%
No insurance	0.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	623	88.2%
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)	706	100.0%
Born in same state	706	100.0%
Born in different state	696	98.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	483	68.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	30	4.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.9%
Internet access	97.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70743

What city is ZIP code 70743 in?

ZIP code 70743 is primarily assigned to Hester, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70743 in?

ZIP code 70743 falls within Saint James County, Louisiana.

Is ZIP code 70743 family-oriented?

46% of residents in ZIP code 70743 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 70743 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 70743 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 70743?

The median household income in ZIP code 70743 is $137,923, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70743?

The median home value in ZIP code 70743 is $176,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 70743 in?

ZIP code 70743 observes the CST timezone.