70783 ZIP Code — Ventress, LA

Pointe Coupee County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70783 is located in Ventress, Louisiana, within Pointe Coupee County. It covers approximately 28.94 square miles and serves a population of 2,290 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 225.

About ZIP code 70783

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. Median home value is $316,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($112,083) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 31% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 70783 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,290

population

28.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70783 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70783

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70783. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ventress	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70760 New Roads (3.3 mi) 70749 Jarreau (3.7 mi) 70736 Glynn (6.6 mi) 70773 Rougon (6.8 mi) 70729 Erwinville (8.1 mi) 70752 Lakeland (8.3 mi) 70762 Oscar (8.8 mi) 70755 Livonia (9.5 mi) 70775 Saint Francisville (11.8 mi) 70748 Jackson (11.8 mi) 70759 Morganza (12.1 mi) 70807 Baton Rouge (14.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,290
Population density	79 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	28.94 sq mi
Water area	4.35 sq mi
Latitude	30.6925
Longitude	-91.4155
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	25.7%	54.3%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	27.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	34.3%	14.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	7.0%	3.3%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,290

Population

People per sq mi

56.9

Median age

$112,083

Median household income

$61,253

Per capita income

$316,300

Median home value

$1,305

Median monthly rent

86.4%

Home ownership

10.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

1,233

Housing units

15.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

133

35–44

170

168

45–54

213

55–59

234

60–64

298

153

65–74

194

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	219	9.6%
18 and over	2,071	90.4%
65 and over	480	21.0%
Median age	56.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.8%

Black or African American 6.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Two or more races 1.8%

Group	Count	%
White	2,093	89.8%
Black or African American	156	6.7%
Hispanic or Latino	41	1.8%
Two or more races	41	1.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.7%	54.3%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	27.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	34.3%	14.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	7.0%	3.3%	4.7%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 5.7%

$15k–$25k 4.0%

$25k–$35k 3.9%

$35k–$50k 5.6%

$50k–$75k 13.4%

$75k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 29.9%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 16.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	5.7%
$15k–$25k	4.0%
$25k–$35k	3.9%
$35k–$50k	5.6%
$50k–$75k	13.4%
$75k–$100k	11.3%
$100k–$150k	29.9%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	16.5%
Median income	$112,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.0%

$50k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 2.2%

$150k–$200k 0.7%

$200k–$300k 18.0%

$300k–$500k 47.6%

$500k–$1M 7.4%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$316,300
Median rent / month	$1,305
Owner occupied	86.4%
Renter occupied	13.6%
Vacant	30.9%
Single-family detached	69.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	30.8%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.0%
2000–2009	29.5%
1990–1999	16.4%
1980–1989	16.1%
1970–1979	13.7%
1960–1969	2.9%
1950–1959	7.9%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	4.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.3%
2 bedrooms	23.1%
3 bedrooms	61.2%
4 bedrooms	12.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.0%
1 vehicle	20.2%
2 vehicles	57.6%
3 or more	16.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.0%
Electricity	63.7%
Propane / LP gas	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	684	72.7%
Cohabiting couple	12	1.3%
Male householder, no spouse	103	10.9%
Female householder, no spouse	142	15.1%
Households with children under 18	139	14.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	322	34.2%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.4%	20.0%
Married	72.7%	60.6%
Separated	1.3%	0.0%
Widowed	5.1%	14.4%
Divorced	3.6%	4.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.6%

Some HS, no diploma 12.0%

HS graduate 30.6%

Some college, no degree 18.9%

Associate's degree 15.1%

Bachelor's degree 10.7%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.4%
Bachelor's or higher	15.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	30	10.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	88	29.8%
High school	32	10.8%
College / grad school	145	49.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 18.2%

Construction 15.5%

Professional & management 15.1%

Education & healthcare 14.5%

Public administration 10.9%

Retail trade 8.9%

Transportation & utilities 8.3%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Other services 3.0%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.3%
Service	9.0%
Sales & office	16.1%
Natural resources & construction	9.4%
Production & transportation	27.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.4%
Government	21.2%
Self-employed	2.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.1%
Carpool	2.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.9%
Other means	3.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.8

Poverty

All people 10.4%

Under 18 years 5.5%

18 and over 10.9%

Married-couple families 2.9%

Female-led households 51.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.1%
Retirement income	29.4%
Supplemental Security	8.0%
Cash public assistance	4.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	43.0%
High cholesterol	40.4%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	30.0%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.2%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	31.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	27.2%
Fair or poor health	21.4%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	14.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	53.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	18.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	103	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	31.2%
Under 18	12.8%
18–64 years	29.7%
65 and over	44.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.3%
Public insurance	45.1%
No insurance	13.1%
Uninsured under 19	17.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,191	95.7%
Spanish	9	0.4%
Other Indo-European	4	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,285	99.8%
Born in same state	2,285	99.8%
Born in different state	1,887	82.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.2%
Not a US citizen	5	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	250	10.9%
French	60	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	50	2.2%
German	34	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	84.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70783

What city is ZIP code 70783 in?

ZIP code 70783 is primarily assigned to Ventress, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70783 in?

ZIP code 70783 falls within Pointe Coupee County, Louisiana.

Is ZIP code 70783 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 70783 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 70783?

The median household income in ZIP code 70783 is $112,083, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70783?

The median home value in ZIP code 70783 is $316,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 70783?

ZIP code 70783 has an estimated population of 2,290 residents, with a density of 79 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 70783 in?

ZIP code 70783 observes the CST timezone.