70780 ZIP Code — Sunshine, LA

Iberville County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70780 is located in Sunshine, Louisiana, within Iberville County. It covers approximately 12.65 square miles and serves a population of 980 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 225.

About ZIP code 70780

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $139,712. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 70780 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

980

population

12.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70780 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70780

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70780. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sunshine	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70710 Addis (5 mi) 70820 Baton Rouge (5.2 mi) 70776 Saint Gabriel (6 mi) 70810 Baton Rouge (6.9 mi) 70721 Carville (7.3 mi) 70808 Baton Rouge (7.3 mi) 70803 Baton Rouge (7.9 mi) 70836 Baton Rouge (8.2 mi) 70719 Brusly (8.4 mi) 70809 Baton Rouge (9 mi) 70802 Baton Rouge (10 mi) 70764 Plaquemine (10.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	980
Population density	77 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	12.65 sq mi
Water area	3.78 sq mi
Latitude	30.2982
Longitude	-91.1745
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	34.2%	49.6%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	23.1%	26.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	37.5%	21.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	5.2%	2.9%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

980

Population

People per sq mi

52.7

Median age

$139,712

Median household income

$46,976

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

82.2%

Home ownership

4.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

322

Housing units

17.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

130

25–34

124

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	127	13.0%
18 and over	853	87.0%
65 and over	138	14.1%
Median age	52.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 61.7%

White 35.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	605	61.7%
White	346	35.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	29	3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.2%	49.6%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	23.1%	26.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	37.5%	21.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	5.2%	2.9%	4.7%

Under $10k 6.0%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$25k–$35k 4.3%

$35k–$50k 3.7%

$50k–$75k 7.2%

$75k–$100k 8.3%

$100k–$150k 26.9%

$150k–$200k 29.2%

$200k+ 12.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.0%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$25k–$35k	4.3%
$35k–$50k	3.7%
$50k–$75k	7.2%
$75k–$100k	8.3%
$100k–$150k	26.9%
$150k–$200k	29.2%
$200k+	12.6%
Median income	$139,712

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.6%

$50k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 6.3%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k–$300k 15.7%

$500k–$1M 11.1%

$1M+ 38.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	82.2%
Renter occupied	17.8%
Vacant	9.1%
Single-family detached	69.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.2%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.08

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.8%
2000–2009	24.0%
1990–1999	8.9%
1980–1989	21.4%
1970–1979	16.1%
1960–1969	14.3%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	1.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	12.5%
3 bedrooms	54.7%
4 bedrooms	28.1%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	11.2%
2 vehicles	60.7%
3 or more	26.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	86.0%
Propane / LP gas	8.9%
Wood	5.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	175	50.1%
Cohabiting couple	25	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	77	22.1%
Female householder, no spouse	72	20.6%
Households with children under 18	49	14.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	160	45.8%
Average household size	2.81

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.0%	20.9%
Married	52.8%	57.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.0%	6.3%
Divorced	21.3%	15.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 38.9%

Some college, no degree 20.6%

Associate's degree 17.6%

Bachelor's degree 13.0%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.0%
Bachelor's or higher	17.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	66	63.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	9	8.7%
High school	29	27.9%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.3%

Public administration 14.6%

Professional & management 12.6%

Manufacturing 10.9%

Retail trade 10.4%

Other services 7.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Information 2.7%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.6%
Service	29.7%
Sales & office	20.9%
Natural resources & construction	5.0%
Production & transportation	13.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.4%
Government	16.3%
Self-employed	10.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.7%
Carpool	12.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.6

Poverty

All people 4.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.3%

Married-couple families 12.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	20.1%
Retirement income	16.6%
Supplemental Security	11.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	43.9%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	15.2%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.1%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	33.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.9%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	22.4%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	17.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.2%
Visited dentist	52.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	20.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	21	2.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.7%
Under 18	33.9%
18–64 years	10.5%
65 and over	11.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.6%
Public insurance	31.1%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	934	95.3%
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)	980	100.0%
Born in same state	980	100.0%
Born in different state	868	88.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	98	10%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	58	5.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.6%
Internet access	98.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70780

What city is ZIP code 70780 in?

ZIP code 70780 is primarily assigned to Sunshine, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70780 in?

ZIP code 70780 falls within Iberville County, Louisiana.

Is ZIP code 70780 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 70780 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 70780?

The median household income in ZIP code 70780 is $139,712, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 70780?

Health data for ZIP code 70780 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 70780?

ZIP code 70780 has an estimated population of 980 residents, with a density of 77 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 70780 in?

ZIP code 70780 observes the CST timezone.