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Saint James County
Lutcher, LA
70071
70071 ZIP Code — Lutcher, LA
Saint James County, Louisiana
ZIP code 70071 is located in
Lutcher ,
Louisiana ,
within Saint James County .
It covers approximately 2.00 square miles and serves a population of
3,181 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 225 .
About ZIP code 70071
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $184,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $46,402. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 70071 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
3,181
Population density
1,591 / sq mi
State FIPS
22
County FIPS
093
Geography
Land area
2.00 sq mi
Water area
0.21 sq mi
Latitude
30.0664
Longitude
-90.7120
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
225
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.8%
47.4%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
23.5%
23.3%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
23.5%
25.5%
18.3%
Over $200k
2.3%
3.7%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$46,402
Median household income
$184,200
Median home value
16.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 587 18.5% 18 and over 2,594 81.5% 65 and over 922 29.0% Median age 50.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
46.9%
Group Count % White 1,681 52.8% Black or African American 1,492 46.9% Two or more races 8 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.8%
47.4%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
23.5%
23.3%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
23.5%
25.5%
18.3%
Over $200k
2.3%
3.7%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.1% $10k–$15k 2.2% $15k–$25k 14.4% $25k–$35k 14.9% $35k–$50k 15.6% $50k–$75k 16.0% $75k–$100k 2.3% $100k–$150k 16.5% $150k–$200k 6.6% $200k+ 5.4% Median income $46,402
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $184,200 Median rent / month $828 Owner occupied 83.7% Renter occupied 16.3% Vacant 15.3% Single-family detached 88.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 5.2% Median rooms 6.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.76
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.1% 2000–2009 10.2% 1990–1999 8.1% 1980–1989 20.9% 1970–1979 16.4% 1960–1969 22.5% 1950–1959 10.5% 1940–1949 3.4% 1939 or earlier 5.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.1% 2 bedrooms 18.8% 3 bedrooms 63.4% 4 bedrooms 17.8% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 9.2% 1 vehicle 35.8% 2 vehicles 35.4% 3 or more 19.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 45.4% Electricity 54.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 580 50.4% Cohabiting couple 56 4.9% Male householder, no spouse 208 18.1% Female householder, no spouse 306 26.6% Households with children under 18 311 27.0% Households with seniors (65+) 555 48.3% Average household size 2.69
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 38.5% 25.0% Married 45.3% 52.0% Separated 0.0% 3.9% Widowed 7.0% 11.9% Divorced 9.2% 7.1%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
11.4%
Some college, no degree
16.0%
Graduate / professional
5.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 85.4% Bachelor's or higher 16.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 8 1.5% Kindergarten 89 16.8% Elementary school 151 28.5% High school 150 28.3% College / grad school 132 24.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
19.3%
Education & healthcare
14.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.1%
Transportation & utilities
5.6%
Finance & real estate
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
1.8%
Public administration
1.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 36.3% Service 16.2% Sales & office 14.5% Natural resources & construction 6.6% Production & transportation 26.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 85.0% Government 11.8% Self-employed 3.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 87.2% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 2.2% Walk 4.5% Work from home 3.7% Other means 2.3% Avg commute (minutes) 29.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.7%
Female-led households
13.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 52.8% Retirement income 42.7% Supplemental Security 11.7% Cash public assistance 12.2% Food stamps / SNAP 12.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 43.6% High blood pressure 46.0% High cholesterol 35.9% Diabetes 17.1% Heart disease 8.6% Stroke 5.1% Asthma 10.3% Arthritis 29.7% Kidney disease 4.1% Pulmonary disease 9.4% Cancer 6.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.7% Binge drinking 16.0% No physical activity 34.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 39.1% Depression 23.8% Fair or poor health 23.5% Poor mental health 17.7% Poor physical health 14.6% No health insurance 15.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 81.9% Visited dentist 53.9% Cholesterol screening 90.3% Teeth loss 21.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 253 9.8%
Disability % Any disability 17.2% Under 18 3.6% 18–64 years 14.3% 65 and over 32.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 58.7% Public insurance 54.8% No insurance 6.0% Uninsured under 19 4.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,964 93.2% Spanish 26 0.9% Other Indo-European 26 0.9% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 3,002 94.4% Born in same state 2,987 93.9% Born in different state 2,506 78.8% Foreign born 15 0.5% Naturalized citizen 179 5.6% Not a US citizen 162 90.5%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 525 16.5% French 64 2% German 37 1.2%
Ancestry Count % Italian 10 0.3% English 6 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 36.2% Internet access 85.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70071
What city is ZIP code 70071 in?
ZIP code 70071 is primarily assigned to Lutcher, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 70071 in?
ZIP code 70071 falls within Saint James County, Louisiana.
Does ZIP code 70071 have an older population?
29% of residents in ZIP code 70071 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 70071 have a large retiree population?
53% of households in ZIP code 70071 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 70071 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 70071 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 70071 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 70071 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 70071 in?
ZIP code 70071 observes the CST timezone.
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