70749 ZIP Code — Jarreau, LA

Pointe Coupee County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70749 is located in Jarreau, Louisiana, within Pointe Coupee County. It covers approximately 13.66 square miles and serves a population of 1,258 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 225.

About ZIP code 70749

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 $242,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $40,473. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 70749 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,258

population

13.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70749 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70749

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70749. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jarreau	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70773 Rougon (3.3 mi) 70783 Ventress (3.7 mi) 70736 Glynn (4.7 mi) 70752 Lakeland (4.8 mi) 70729 Erwinville (5.2 mi) 70762 Oscar (5.7 mi) 70760 New Roads (5.9 mi) 70755 Livonia (7.8 mi) 70807 Baton Rouge (12.1 mi) 70767 Port Allen (12.5 mi) 70759 Morganza (13.2 mi) 70772 Rosedale (13.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,258
Population density	92 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	13.66 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	30.6392
Longitude	-91.4059
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	64.6%	54.3%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	21.7%	27.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	13.7%	14.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.3%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,258

Population

People per sq mi

42.8

Median age

$40,473

Median household income

$30,261

Per capita income

$242,500

Median home value

$788

Median monthly rent

71.4%

Home ownership

8.7%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

730

Housing units

12.4%

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

149

65–74

156

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	282	22.4%
18 and over	976	77.6%
65 and over	372	29.6%
Median age	42.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.8%

Black or African American 10.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%

Two or more races 2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,067	84.8%
Black or African American	133	10.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	32	2.5%
Two or more races	25	2%
Asian	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.6%	54.3%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	21.7%	27.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	13.7%	14.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.3%	4.7%

$10k–$15k 10.5%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 27.4%

$35k–$50k 11.2%

$50k–$75k 13.8%

$75k–$100k 5.0%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	10.5%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	27.4%
$35k–$50k	11.2%
$50k–$75k	13.8%
$75k–$100k	5.0%
$100k–$150k	15.2%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$40,473

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.2%

$50k–$100k 1.7%

$100k–$150k 5.6%

$150k–$200k 19.8%

$200k–$300k 33.3%

$300k–$500k 32.1%

$500k–$1M 6.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$242,500
Median rent / month	$788
Owner occupied	71.4%
Renter occupied	28.6%
Vacant	35.3%
Single-family detached	78.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.7%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	11.5%
2000–2009	12.4%
1990–1999	23.8%
1980–1989	14.7%
1970–1979	4.7%
1960–1969	9.4%
1950–1959	16.4%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	3.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.7%
1 bedroom	8.5%
2 bedrooms	32.1%
3 bedrooms	51.8%
4 bedrooms	2.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	51.7%
2 vehicles	29.3%
3 or more	19.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	67.1%
Electricity	32.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	284	49.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	187	32.2%
Female householder, no spouse	109	18.8%
Households with children under 18	118	20.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	235	40.5%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.2%	14.5%
Married	62.0%	67.5%
Separated	1.2%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	7.6%
Divorced	23.6%	10.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.6%

HS graduate 37.8%

Some college, no degree 33.6%

Associate's degree 1.7%

Bachelor's degree 6.8%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.4%
Bachelor's or higher	12.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	41	16.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	109	44.5%
High school	54	22.0%
College / grad school	41	16.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 13.9%

Manufacturing 13.7%

Agriculture & mining 13.5%

Professional & management 12.1%

Finance & real estate 11.9%

Retail trade 10.9%

Construction 10.5%

Transportation & utilities 8.5%

Public administration 4.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.5%
Service	11.3%
Sales & office	26.0%
Natural resources & construction	30.6%
Production & transportation	9.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.9%
Government	12.3%
Self-employed	2.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.1%
Carpool	1.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.6%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.2

Poverty

All people 8.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 11.3%

Married-couple families 21.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.1%
Retirement income	23.3%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	41.2%
High cholesterol	39.9%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	29.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	26.3%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	57.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	16.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	56	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.5%
Under 18	5.0%
18–64 years	16.6%
65 and over	38.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.6%
Public insurance	45.0%
No insurance	7.8%
Uninsured under 19	7.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,186	94.3%
Spanish	1	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,211	96.3%
Born in same state	1,211	96.3%
Born in different state	1,060	84.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	47	3.7%
Not a US citizen	47	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	355	28.2%
French	82	6.5%
Italian	81	6.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	10	0.8%
German	5	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.1%
Internet access	96.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70749

What city is ZIP code 70749 in?

ZIP code 70749 is primarily assigned to Jarreau, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70749 in?

ZIP code 70749 falls within Pointe Coupee County, Louisiana.

Does ZIP code 70749 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 70749 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70749?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 70749 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 70749 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 70749?

The median household income in ZIP code 70749 is $40,473, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 70749 in?

ZIP code 70749 observes the CST timezone.