70743 ZIP Code – Hester, Louisiana
ZIP code 70743 is a small ZIP code located in Hester, Louisiana, within St. James Parish with a population of approximately 706 residents. At $137,923, the median household income here runs well above the Louisiana average and well above the U.S. average. At $176,900, median home values run below the national average, with 92.7% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). Housing consists of 92% single-family (decreasing).
About 16.4% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. The median age is 37.1, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 70763, 70071, 70723.
ZIP Code 70743 Data
Population
706
Median Household Income
$137,923
Median Home Value
$176,900
Median Rent
Not provided
Median Age
37.1
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.4%
County
St. James Parish
State
Louisiana
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ZIP 70743 vs. Louisiana vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 70743 | LA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 706 | 8,866 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $137k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $176k | $164k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $879 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 37.1 | 40.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% | 6.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% | 20.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 16.4% | 19.5% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 70763 – Paulina
- 70071 – Lutcher
- 70723 – Convent
- 70052 – Gramercy
- 70090 – Vacherie
- 70086 – Saint James
- 70076 – Mount Airy
- 70051 – Garyville
- 70778 – Sorrento
- 70084 – Reserve
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70763 | PAULINA | 4,584 | $105,579 |
| 70071 | LUTCHER | 3,181 | $46,402 |
| 70723 | CONVENT | 1,103 | $49,038 |
| 70052 | GRAMERCY | 3,003 | $82,063 |
| 70090 | VACHERIE | 7,513 | $58,534 |