70762 ZIP Code — Oscar, LA

Pointe Coupee County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70762 is located in Oscar, Louisiana, within Pointe Coupee County. It covers approximately 20.55 square miles and serves a population of 804 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 225.

About ZIP code 70762

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $243,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,625. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 70762 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and high homeownership.

804

population

20.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70762 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70762

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70762. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Oscar	Acceptable
Oscar	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70752 Lakeland (1.7 mi) 70755 Livonia (4.3 mi) 70773 Rougon (5.7 mi) 70749 Jarreau (5.7 mi) 70729 Erwinville (8 mi) 70772 Rosedale (8.7 mi) 70783 Ventress (8.8 mi) 70736 Glynn (9 mi) 70760 New Roads (9.3 mi) 70767 Port Allen (10 mi) 70757 Maringouin (11.1 mi) 70756 Lottie (11.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	804
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	20.55 sq mi
Water area	1.46 sq mi
Latitude	30.5704
Longitude	-91.4583
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	52.0%	54.3%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	17.0%	27.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	14.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	14.4%	3.3%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

804

Population

People per sq mi

32.5

Median age

$80,625

Median household income

$33,220

Per capita income

$243,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.1%

Home ownership

20.3%

Poverty rate

7.4%

Unemployment

444

Housing units

31.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	210	26.1%
18 and over	594	73.9%
65 and over	129	16.0%
Median age	32.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.6%

Two or more races 14.6%

Black or African American 11.2%

Hispanic or Latino 10.6%

Group	Count	%
White	572	63.6%
Two or more races	131	14.6%
Black or African American	101	11.2%
Hispanic or Latino	95	10.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.0%	54.3%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	17.0%	27.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	14.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	14.4%	3.3%	4.7%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 12.8%

$35k–$50k 4.1%

$50k–$75k 24.4%

$75k–$100k 21.9%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k+ 13.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	12.8%
$35k–$50k	4.1%
$50k–$75k	24.4%
$75k–$100k	21.9%
$100k–$150k	8.7%
$150k–$200k	9.5%
$200k+	13.6%
Median income	$80,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.9%

$50k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 3.8%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k–$300k 32.3%

$300k–$500k 20.0%

$500k–$1M 7.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$243,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.1%
Renter occupied	2.9%
Vacant	46.3%
Single-family detached	75.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.2%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.3%
2000–2009	31.0%
1990–1999	24.6%
1980–1989	17.5%
1970–1979	1.1%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	8.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.1%
2 bedrooms	23.9%
3 bedrooms	43.7%
4 bedrooms	29.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	39.3%
2 vehicles	48.8%
3 or more	12.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.1%
Electricity	59.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	132	54.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	72	29.8%
Female householder, no spouse	38	15.7%
Households with children under 18	45	18.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	63	26.0%
Average household size	3.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.3%	26.4%
Married	52.8%	63.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.3%	9.8%
Divorced	17.6%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.8%

HS graduate 32.1%

Some college, no degree 21.0%

Associate's degree 2.7%

Bachelor's degree 26.8%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.2%
Bachelor's or higher	31.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	23	9.4%
Elementary school	162	66.1%
High school	16	6.5%
College / grad school	44	18.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 28.6%

Education & healthcare 18.8%

Retail trade 15.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.8%

Manufacturing 8.4%

Agriculture & mining 8.0%

Public administration 5.9%

Other services 4.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.4%
Service	8.0%
Sales & office	22.3%
Natural resources & construction	18.5%
Production & transportation	10.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.3%
Government	29.3%
Self-employed	10.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.8%
Carpool	14.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.3

Poverty

All people 20.3%

Under 18 years 37.1%

18 and over 14.3%

Married-couple families 7.6%

Female-led households 74.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.0%
Retirement income	24.4%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	41.3%
High cholesterol	41.5%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	29.5%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.4%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	30.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	26.7%
Fair or poor health	19.4%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	13.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	56.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	16.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	5	0.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	23.9%
65 and over	27.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.9%
Public insurance	40.8%
No insurance	1.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	804	100.0%
Spanish	79	9.8%
Other Indo-European	79	9.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	709	88.2%
Born in same state	709	88.2%
Born in different state	626	77.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	95	11.8%
Not a US citizen	43	45.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	47	5.8%
French	41	5.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	7	0.9%
English	5	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.1%
Internet access	95.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70762

What city is ZIP code 70762 in?

ZIP code 70762 is primarily assigned to Oscar, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70762 in?

ZIP code 70762 falls within Pointe Coupee County, Louisiana.

Is ZIP code 70762 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 70762 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70762?

20% of residents in ZIP code 70762 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 70762?

ZIP code 70762 has an estimated population of 804 residents, with a density of 39 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 70762?

The median household income in ZIP code 70762 is $80,625, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 70762 in?

ZIP code 70762 observes the CST timezone.