ZIP Code 70759 in Morganza, LA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Morganza, Louisiana
City Alias:Labarre
Parish:Pointe Coupee Parish
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:9:14:21 AM
Population:1,239 [See All]
Area Codes:225 / 337
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:30.6946, -91.6189
Land Area:23.962 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 70759 has 1,239 residents and 555 households (average 2.23 persons per household). The median age is 46.5 years, significantly older than the state (38.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.2% male and 49.8% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.5%). Largest groups are White (57.9%, lower than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (32.8%, much higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than the national average (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:1,239Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:996Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:825Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:51.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:$38,583Source: Census ACS
Households:555Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$122,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.23Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.83Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--1,6751,4951,3681,3801,2811,4671,4511,6591,7561,4681,4581,385996
Decennial Census1,528------------------1,239------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 46.5

Male Median Age: 44.2

Female Median Age: 50.9

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male332844443224384233483063453930211216
Female263435262929303538235155454839341822
Total5962797061536877717181118908769553038
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:71756.37%
Black:40631.92%
Hispanic:*836.53%
Asian:30.24%
American Indian:110.86%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:524.09%
Total:1,272100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:62250.20%44.2 years
Females:61749.80%50.9 years
Total:1,239100%46.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:88588.86%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:10010.04%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1111.14%
Total Population:996100%
Total Native Population:88588.86%
Total Foreign-born Population:11111.14%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $38,583, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is down $4,750 (11.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,898. Family households earn a median of $67,143 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $67,143). By gender, male median income is $42,154 and female is $39,417, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $2,737 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 61.4%, which is modestly under the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is far lower than the state rate (6.3%). The largest occupation group is Management (33.1%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$43,333$40,357$32,396$41,230$37,639$34,651$39,900$41,386$40,481$33,125$48,750$0$38,583
Median Family Income$53,413$50,347$46,250$47,500$42,857$38,214$41,042$51,023$50,000$54,545$80,559$95,772$67,143
Median NonFamily Income$18,125$18,984$16,250$25,188$26,850$32,700$34,402$26,638$0$0$0$2,499$0
Median Male Income$39,329$42,358$42,448$42,327$0$41,368$40,847$50,079$50,485$50,221$47,250$58,125$42,154
Median Female Income$24,327$24,167$24,500$30,469$0$30,688$37,717$41,107$41,354$40,083$44,792$0$39,417
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:55361.38%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:34838.62%
Total:901100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:18333.09%
Service:6311.39%
Sales and Office:6411.57%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:10619.17%
Production, transportation, and material moving:13724.77%
Total Civilian Employed Population:553100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $122,500, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $15,400 (14.38%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,000. The median gross rent is $917, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $149 (19.40%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $61. Of occupied housing, owners make up 76.77% (29.47% with a mortgage, 70.53% free-and-clear) and renters 23.23% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 27.95%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$107,100$121,800$117,600$111,900$90,000$93,800$95,500$125,600$130,500$131,400$139,900$0$122,500
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:32.61%
$500 to $999:3227.83%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:8069.57%
Total:115100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$768$785$775$629$583$646$679$808$856$925$1,061$1,008$917
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):11222.63%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):26854.14%
Renter Occupied:11523.23%
Total Occupied Housing Units:495100%

Occupied Housing Units:49572.05%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):19227.95%
Total Housing Units:687100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:60988.65%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:7811.35%
Total Housing Units:687100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 15.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 95.60%, which is markedly above the state rate (86.90%). The uninsured rate is 5.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 63.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 26.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 18.30 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 16.20 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (61.64%). College enrollment is 11.95%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:141.99%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:172.41%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):36151.21%
Some college, no degree:13018.44%
Associate's degree:7410.50%
Bachelor's degree:9213.05%
Graduate or professional degree:172.41%
Total:705100%
High school or higher:67495.60%
Bachelor's degree or higher:10915.46%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:53944.14%
Public Insurance:63251.76%
No Insurance:504.10%
Total:1,221100%
Has Health Insurance:1,17195.90%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty8.6%7.7%9.5%8.9%13.2%11.6%14.1%11.2%10.7%8.3%11.1%7.5%26.9%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:159.43%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2716.98%
High school (grades 9-12):9861.64%
College or graduate school:1911.95%
Total:159100%
Early Childhood:159.43%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):14088.05%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 70759 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 21 business establishments, employing about 186 people with an annual payroll of $4,701,000. USPS data shows 370 residential mailboxes and 5 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:370Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:5Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:663Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:370Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:21Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,012,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$4,701,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:186Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 70759 is located in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, within the Baton Rouge, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 12940) and Louisiana's 5th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 871,379 people, about 0.14% of whom live in ZIP Code 70759. It covers 23.962 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.041 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Baton Rouge, LASource: Census
CBSA Number:12940Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:871,379Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:23.962 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:1.041 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:05Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:14452.88 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2252075Source: Census
Place Name:Morganza village; LouisianaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


70760 | | 70757

Schools in ZIP Code 70759


We could not locate which school district 70759 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Livonia High School 3118 La Highway 78
Livonia, LA 70755
District: Pointe Coupee Parish School DistrictNearby
Upper Pointe Coupee Elementary School 4739 La Highway 419 West
Batchelor, LA 70715
District: Pointe Coupee Parish School DistrictNearby
Rosenwald Elementary School 1100 New Roads Street
New Roads, LA 70760
District: Pointe Coupee Parish School DistrictNearby
Valverda Elementary School 1653 Valverda Road
Maringouin, LA 70757
District: Pointe Coupee Parish School DistrictNearby
Rougon Elementary School 13258 La Highway 416
Rougon, LA 70773
District: Pointe Coupee Parish School DistrictNearby
False River Academy 201 Major Pkwy
New Roads, LA 70760
District: Private SchoolNearby
Good Shepherd Montessori School 118 Ashton St
Port Barre, LA 70577
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Joseph School K-12 3406 Hwy 107 S
Plaucheville, LA 71362
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 70759


Southern University-Board And System Js Clark Admin Bldg 4th Floor
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
Type: Post Secondary
Southern University Law Center M
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
Type: Post Secondary
Southern University And A & M College P.o. Box 9374, Harding Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
Type: Post Secondary
Opelousas School Of Cosmetology 529 E Vine St
Opelousas, LA 70570
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Louisiana-System Administration Claiborne Building, 1201 N. 3rd St., Suite 7-300
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Type: Post Secondary
Relay Graduate School Of Education - Baton Rouge 304 Laurel Street, Suite 2d
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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