70753 ZIP Code — Lettsworth, LA

Pointe Coupee County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70753 is located in Lettsworth, Louisiana, within Pointe Coupee County. It covers approximately 125.05 square miles and serves a population of 939 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 225.

About ZIP code 70753

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $80,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $30,772. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (44%), diabetes (18%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 34%.

Overall, ZIP code 70753 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

939

population

125.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70753 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70753

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70753. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lettsworth	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70715 Batchelor (7.9 mi) 71369 Simmesport (8.6 mi) 71355 Moreauville (11.4 mi) 71362 Plaucheville (12.4 mi) 71353 Melville (17.8 mi) 70759 Morganza (19 mi) 70775 Saint Francisville (19.2 mi) 71356 Morrow (19.5 mi) 71327 Cottonport (19.7 mi) 71358 Palmetto (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	939
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	125.05 sq mi
Water area	7.12 sq mi
Latitude	30.9540
Longitude	-91.7249
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	73.3%	54.3%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	23.7%	27.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	3.0%	14.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.3%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

939

Population

People per sq mi

54.4

Median age

$30,772

Median household income

$15,712

Per capita income

$80,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

75.1%

Home ownership

14.8%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

319

Housing units

12.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	279	29.7%
18 and over	660	70.3%
65 and over	329	35.0%
Median age	54.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 71.5%

White 19.2%

Two or more races 5.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	698	71.5%
White	187	19.2%
Two or more races	54	5.5%
Hispanic or Latino	37	3.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.3%	54.3%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	23.7%	27.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	3.0%	14.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.3%	4.7%

Under $10k 7.6%

$15k–$25k 17.0%

$25k–$35k 34.0%

$35k–$50k 12.8%

$50k–$75k 8.8%

$75k–$100k 17.6%

$100k–$150k 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.6%
$15k–$25k	17.0%
$25k–$35k	34.0%
$35k–$50k	12.8%
$50k–$75k	8.8%
$75k–$100k	17.6%
$100k–$150k	2.1%
Median income	$30,772

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.1%

$50k–$100k 51.4%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 1.6%

$200k–$300k 12.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$80,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	75.1%
Renter occupied	24.9%
Vacant	18.0%
Single-family detached	69.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	30.4%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.5%
2000–2009	2.0%
1990–1999	3.7%
1980–1989	19.7%
1970–1979	40.4%
1960–1969	8.0%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	8.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	29.9%
3 bedrooms	66.6%
4 bedrooms	3.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.6%
1 vehicle	63.8%
2 vehicles	14.9%
3 or more	13.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.6%
Electricity	62.9%
Propane / LP gas	5.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	100	30.4%
Cohabiting couple	55	16.7%
Male householder, no spouse	48	14.6%
Female householder, no spouse	126	38.3%
Households with children under 18	107	32.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	164	49.8%
Average household size	2.85

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.1%	38.0%
Married	63.9%	27.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	3.4%
Divorced	3.9%	30.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 25.2%

Some HS, no diploma 17.0%

HS graduate 28.8%

Some college, no degree 8.0%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 12.9%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	57.9%
Bachelor's or higher	12.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	54	41.2%
Elementary school	58	44.3%
High school	19	14.5%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.9%

Retail trade 24.5%

Agriculture & mining 9.1%

Transportation & utilities 8.7%

Manufacturing 6.8%

Public administration 4.9%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.9%

Professional & management 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.8%
Service	15.8%
Sales & office	21.9%
Natural resources & construction	6.0%
Production & transportation	23.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.8%
Government	30.9%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.3%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.4

Poverty

All people 14.8%

Under 18 years 28.7%

18 and over 8.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 14.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.1%
Retirement income	30.4%
Supplemental Security	14.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.2%
High blood pressure	47.6%
High cholesterol	38.8%
Diabetes	18.4%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	5.6%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	30.5%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.3%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	37.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.8%
Depression	26.1%
Fair or poor health	27.4%
Poor mental health	19.1%
Poor physical health	16.3%
No health insurance	18.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.8%
Visited dentist	45.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	25.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	16	2.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	33.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	42.3%
65 and over	53.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.6%
Public insurance	85.2%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	782	83.3%
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)	926	98.6%
Born in same state	926	98.6%
Born in different state	825	87.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	13	1.4%
Not a US citizen	13	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	88	9.4%
French	23	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	18	1.9%
German	13	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.0%
Internet access	75.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70753

What city is ZIP code 70753 in?

ZIP code 70753 is primarily assigned to Lettsworth, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70753 in?

ZIP code 70753 falls within Pointe Coupee County, Louisiana.

Does ZIP code 70753 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 70753 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 70753 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 70753 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70753?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 70753?

Health data for ZIP code 70753 shows elevated rates of obesity (44%) and diabetes (18%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 70753 in?

ZIP code 70753 observes the CST timezone.