70763 ZIP Code — Paulina, LA

Saint James County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70763 is located in Paulina, Louisiana, within Saint James County. It covers approximately 14.84 square miles and serves a population of 4,584 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 225.

About ZIP code 70763

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 $272,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $105,579. 30% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 70763 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,584

population

14.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70763 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70763

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70763. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Paulina	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70723 Convent (4.3 mi) 70071 Lutcher (4.4 mi) 70052 Gramercy (4.6 mi) 70086 Saint James (6 mi) 70778 Sorrento (7.7 mi) 70090 Vacherie (8.8 mi) 70774 Saint Amant (9.4 mi) 70051 Garyville (10.5 mi) 70725 Darrow (11.2 mi) 70737 Gonzales (13.3 mi) 70084 Reserve (13.8 mi) 70346 Donaldsonville (13.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,584
Population density	309 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	14.84 sq mi
Water area	1.06 sq mi
Latitude	30.0754
Longitude	-90.7850
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	28.1%	47.4%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	21.1%	23.3%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	37.6%	25.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	13.2%	3.7%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

4,584

Population

309

People per sq mi

40.1

Median age

$105,579

Median household income

$41,690

Per capita income

$272,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.6%

Home ownership

8.0%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

1,623

Housing units

23.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

104

Under 5

121

173

5–9

201

161

10–14

188

173

15–19

202

20–24

207

25–34

242

308

35–44

358

340

45–54

396

139

55–59

162

115

60–64

134

262

65–74

306

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,159	25.3%
18 and over	3,425	74.7%
65 and over	708	15.4%
Median age	40.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.6%

Black or African American 27.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Two or more races 1.1%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,270	70.6%
Black or African American	1,259	27.2%
Hispanic or Latino	50	1.1%
Two or more races	50	1.1%
Asian	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.1%	47.4%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	21.1%	23.3%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	37.6%	25.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	13.2%	3.7%	4.7%

Under $10k 0.4%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 3.4%

$25k–$35k 11.2%

$35k–$50k 9.7%

$50k–$75k 10.0%

$75k–$100k 8.7%

$100k–$150k 20.2%

$150k–$200k 18.1%

$200k+ 15.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.4%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	3.4%
$25k–$35k	11.2%
$35k–$50k	9.7%
$50k–$75k	10.0%
$75k–$100k	8.7%
$100k–$150k	20.2%
$150k–$200k	18.1%
$200k+	15.8%
Median income	$105,579

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.8%

$50k–$100k 2.5%

$100k–$150k 7.4%

$150k–$200k 14.0%

$200k–$300k 26.9%

$300k–$500k 24.6%

$500k–$1M 13.4%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$272,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.6%
Renter occupied	4.4%
Vacant	2.3%
Single-family detached	81.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	15.6%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	20.6%
2000–2009	25.7%
1990–1999	12.7%
1980–1989	16.6%
1970–1979	11.2%
1960–1969	4.9%
1950–1959	2.8%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	5.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	0.3%
2 bedrooms	5.4%
3 bedrooms	63.7%
4 bedrooms	27.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	25.7%
2 vehicles	43.9%
3 or more	29.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.3%
Electricity	74.4%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,018	61.4%
Cohabiting couple	36	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	298	18.0%
Female householder, no spouse	305	18.4%
Households with children under 18	642	38.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	470	28.4%
Average household size	2.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.8%	33.0%
Married	60.7%	54.0%
Separated	0.8%	0.1%
Widowed	2.0%	3.5%
Divorced	13.7%	9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 31.5%

Some college, no degree 27.6%

Associate's degree 11.7%

Bachelor's degree 17.8%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.0%
Bachelor's or higher	23.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	63	5.0%
Kindergarten	54	4.3%
Elementary school	643	51.3%
High school	311	24.8%
College / grad school	183	14.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.5%

Education & healthcare 20.7%

Retail trade 12.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Public administration 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Professional & management 5.1%

Construction 4.5%

Other services 4.3%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Information 0.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.9%
Service	15.7%
Sales & office	21.9%
Natural resources & construction	8.1%
Production & transportation	21.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.3%
Government	14.2%
Self-employed	7.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.7%
Carpool	0.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.9

Poverty

All people 8.0%

Under 18 years 14.5%

18 and over 5.8%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 20.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.1%
Retirement income	27.5%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	31.9%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	5.0%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	21.1%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	5.5%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	22.2%
No physical activity	23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	24.9%
Fair or poor health	13.1%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	66.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	12.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	65	1.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.0%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	7.5%
65 and over	32.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.3%
Public insurance	35.7%
No insurance	2.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,359	95.1%
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)	4,579	99.9%
Born in same state	4,574	99.8%
Born in different state	4,401	96.0%
Foreign born	5	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.1%
Not a US citizen	5	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	942	20.5%
French	353	7.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	199	4.3%
German	88	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.1%
Internet access	92.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70763

What city is ZIP code 70763 in?

ZIP code 70763 is primarily assigned to Paulina, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70763 in?

ZIP code 70763 falls within Saint James County, Louisiana.

Is ZIP code 70763 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 70763 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 70763?

The median household income in ZIP code 70763 is $105,579, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 70763?

ZIP code 70763 has an estimated population of 4,584 residents, with a density of 309 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70763?

The median home value in ZIP code 70763 is $272,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 70763 in?

ZIP code 70763 observes the CST timezone.