70759 ZIP Code — Morganza, LA

Pointe Coupee County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70759 is located in Morganza, Louisiana, within Pointe Coupee County. It covers approximately 23.96 square miles and serves a population of 1,385 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 225/337.

About ZIP code 70759

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 70759 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,385

population

23.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70759 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70759

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70759. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Morganza	Acceptable
Morganza	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70732 Fordoche (6.1 mi) 70755 Livonia (9 mi) 70760 New Roads (9 mi) 71353 Melville (9.6 mi) 70715 Batchelor (11.2 mi) 70756 Lottie (11.6 mi) 70783 Ventress (12.1 mi) 70762 Oscar (12.8 mi) 70749 Jarreau (13.2 mi) 70750 Krotz Springs (13.9 mi) 70752 Lakeland (14.1 mi) 71358 Palmetto (15.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,385
Population density	58 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	23.96 sq mi
Water area	1.04 sq mi
Latitude	30.6946
Longitude	-91.6189
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	225/337

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.6%	54.3%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	25.2%	27.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	14.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.3%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,385

Population

People per sq mi

43.0

Median age

Median household income

$25,273

Per capita income

Median home value

$1,008

Median monthly rent

81.6%

Home ownership

21.7%

Poverty rate

9.6%

Unemployment

641

Housing units

17.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

125

35–44

129

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

102

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	298	21.5%
18 and over	1,087	78.5%
65 and over	359	25.9%
Median age	43.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62.9%

Black or African American 31.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Two or more races 1.5%

Other race 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	889	62.9%
Black or African American	450	31.8%
Hispanic or Latino	28	2%
Two or more races	21	1.5%
Other race	17	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.6%	54.3%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	25.2%	27.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	14.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.3%	4.7%

Under $10k 22.1%

$10k–$15k 13.3%

$15k–$25k 3.5%

$25k–$35k 3.4%

$35k–$50k 4.6%

$50k–$75k 8.8%

$75k–$100k 21.1%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	22.1%
$10k–$15k	13.3%
$15k–$25k	3.5%
$25k–$35k	3.4%
$35k–$50k	4.6%
$50k–$75k	8.8%
$75k–$100k	21.1%
$100k–$150k	20.1%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.3%

$50k–$100k 6.4%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 18.4%

$200k–$300k 5.8%

$300k–$500k 39.3%

$1M+ 3.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$1,008
Owner occupied	81.6%
Renter occupied	18.4%
Vacant	20.9%
Single-family detached	91.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.4%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	16.9%
1990–1999	4.5%
1980–1989	13.9%
1970–1979	22.7%
1960–1969	8.1%
1950–1959	15.7%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	11.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	28.3%
3 bedrooms	51.5%
4 bedrooms	20.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	20.7%
2 vehicles	64.1%
3 or more	12.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	82.5%
Electricity	13.8%
Propane / LP gas	3.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	251	42.3%
Cohabiting couple	27	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	76	12.8%
Female householder, no spouse	239	40.3%
Households with children under 18	153	25.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	263	44.4%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.5%	30.8%
Married	44.9%	44.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.8%	22.0%
Divorced	7.9%	2.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.5%

HS graduate 60.0%

Some college, no degree 14.3%

Associate's degree 1.3%

Bachelor's degree 15.6%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.1%
Bachelor's or higher	17.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	1.1%
Kindergarten	9	3.3%
Elementary school	115	42.8%
High school	118	43.9%
College / grad school	24	8.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 50.5%

Agriculture & mining 8.5%

Construction 8.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Wholesale trade 6.2%

Public administration 5.9%

Retail trade 4.6%

Professional & management 3.7%

Manufacturing 2.6%

Transportation & utilities 1.6%

Other services 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	53.7%
Service	22.0%
Sales & office	6.7%
Natural resources & construction	8.8%
Production & transportation	8.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.5%
Government	22.5%
Self-employed	12.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.0%
Carpool	10.1%
Public transit	1.3%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.3%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.1

Poverty

All people 21.7%

Under 18 years 6.4%

18 and over 25.9%

Married-couple families 7.6%

Female-led households 7.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.4%
Retirement income	39.8%
Supplemental Security	1.3%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.4%
High blood pressure	43.9%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	15.0%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	32.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.2%
Depression	25.2%
Fair or poor health	20.9%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	15.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	54.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	65	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.3%
65 and over	48.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.3%
Public insurance	52.1%
No insurance	9.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,332	96.2%
Spanish	3	0.2%
Other Indo-European	3	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,285	92.8%
Born in same state	1,285	92.8%
Born in different state	1,139	82.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	100	7.2%
Not a US citizen	100	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	246	17.8%
Arab	172	12.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	101	7.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.8%
Internet access	77.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70759

What city is ZIP code 70759 in?

ZIP code 70759 is primarily assigned to Morganza, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70759 in?

ZIP code 70759 falls within Pointe Coupee County, Louisiana.

Does ZIP code 70759 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 70759 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70759?

22% of residents in ZIP code 70759 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 70759 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 70759 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 70759 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 70759 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 70759 in?

ZIP code 70759 observes the CST timezone.