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Pointe Coupee County
New Roads, LA
70760
70760 ZIP Code — New Roads, LA
Pointe Coupee County, Louisiana
ZIP code 70760 is located in
New Roads ,
Louisiana ,
within Pointe Coupee County .
It covers approximately 49.69 square miles and serves a population of
6,663 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 225 .
About ZIP code 70760
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $161,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $46,939. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 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 diabetes (18%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.
Overall, ZIP code 70760 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
6,663
Population density
134 / sq mi
State FIPS
22
County FIPS
077
Geography
Land area
49.69 sq mi
Water area
3.39 sq mi
Latitude
30.7054
Longitude
-91.4682
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
225
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.6%
54.3%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
26.7%
27.7%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
9.9%
14.7%
18.3%
Over $200k
3.8%
3.3%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$46,939
Median household income
$161,600
Median home value
11.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,138 17.1% 18 and over 5,525 82.9% 65 and over 1,383 20.8% Median age 42.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
60.4%
Group Count % Black or African American 4,089 60.4% White 2,351 34.7% Two or more races 160 2.4% Hispanic or Latino 105 1.6% Asian 62 0.9%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.6%
54.3%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
26.7%
27.7%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
9.9%
14.7%
18.3%
Over $200k
3.8%
3.3%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 15.0% $10k–$15k 7.7% $15k–$25k 5.5% $25k–$35k 12.2% $35k–$50k 14.1% $50k–$75k 19.4% $75k–$100k 6.7% $100k–$150k 7.7% $150k–$200k 7.7% $200k+ 4.0% Median income $46,939
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $161,600 Median rent / month $838 Owner occupied 68.0% Renter occupied 32.0% Vacant 22.6% Single-family detached 71.9% Large apartment buildings 2.5% Mobile homes 16.9% Median rooms 5.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.47
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 11.4% 2000–2009 15.8% 1990–1999 8.2% 1980–1989 24.5% 1970–1979 16.1% 1960–1969 7.2% 1950–1959 6.0% 1940–1949 6.4% 1939 or earlier 4.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.2% 1 bedroom 10.7% 2 bedrooms 27.7% 3 bedrooms 53.7% 4 bedrooms 7.4% 5+ bedrooms 0.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 7.7% 1 vehicle 30.3% 2 vehicles 52.1% 3 or more 9.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 37.5% Electricity 61.6% Propane / LP gas 0.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 884 31.0% Cohabiting couple 542 19.0% Male householder, no spouse 536 18.8% Female householder, no spouse 892 31.3% Households with children under 18 325 11.4% Households with seniors (65+) 1,002 35.1% Average household size 2.29
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 45.6% 38.1% Married 32.0% 32.5% Separated 7.4% 1.3% Widowed 2.6% 15.5% Divorced 12.4% 12.6%
Education
Some college, no degree
29.7%
Graduate / professional
2.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 86.9% Bachelor's or higher 11.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 23 1.8% Kindergarten 59 4.6% Elementary school 707 54.8% High school 234 18.1% College / grad school 268 20.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
15.0%
Public administration
10.0%
Transportation & utilities
7.8%
Professional & management
7.2%
Finance & real estate
4.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 25.4% Service 28.2% Sales & office 18.8% Natural resources & construction 7.2% Production & transportation 20.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 73.2% Government 24.4% Self-employed 2.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 93.4% Carpool 2.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.1% Work from home 1.4% Other means 2.7% Avg commute (minutes) 25.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.1%
Female-led households
2.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 34.1% Retirement income 22.6% Supplemental Security 8.4% Cash public assistance 0.6% Food stamps / SNAP 16.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 43.0% High blood pressure 48.3% High cholesterol 38.6% Diabetes 18.0% Heart disease 8.7% Stroke 5.5% Asthma 10.7% Arthritis 30.5% Kidney disease 4.4% Pulmonary disease 9.3% Cancer 7.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.3% Binge drinking 14.6% No physical activity 36.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 40.3% Depression 23.8% Fair or poor health 24.9% Poor mental health 17.6% Poor physical health 14.7% No health insurance 17.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.9% Visited dentist 49.8% Cholesterol screening 90.9% Teeth loss 21.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 334 6.1%
Disability % Any disability 25.4% Under 18 3.8% 18–64 years 27.1% 65 and over 39.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 55.0% Public insurance 52.1% No insurance 11.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 6,506 97.6% Spanish 78 1.2% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 58 0.9% Other languages 20 0.3%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 6,579 98.7% Born in same state 6,550 98.3% Born in different state 6,052 90.8% Foreign born 29 0.4% Naturalized citizen 84 1.3% Not a US citizen 42 50.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 1,077 16.2% French 170 2.6% Italian 130 2%
Ancestry Count % German 90 1.4% Polish 16 0.2% English 15 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.8% Internet access 83.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70760
What city is ZIP code 70760 in?
ZIP code 70760 is primarily assigned to New Roads, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 70760 in?
ZIP code 70760 falls within Pointe Coupee County, Louisiana.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70760?
21% of residents in ZIP code 70760 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 70760?
12% 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 70760?
Health data for ZIP code 70760 shows elevated rates of diabetes (18%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70760?
The median home value in ZIP code 70760 is $161,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 70760 in?
ZIP code 70760 observes the CST timezone.
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