70523 ZIP Code, Charenton, LA
70523 is a ZIP code in Charenton, Louisiana in St. Mary Parish. It covers 1.4 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 70514, 70538 and 70544. 476 people live here in 197 households, fewer than in most Louisiana ZIP codes. With about 345 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (53% own). Median household income is $63,408, close to the Louisiana median of $60,756; the median age is 25.9, younger than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Charenton, LA
- County: St. Mary County
- Land area: 1.4 sq mi
- Population: 476
- Median household income: $63,408
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 476 |
| Households | 197 |
| Median household income | $63,408 |
| Income per person | $22,174 |
| Median age | 25.9 |
| Homeowners | 53.3% |
| Median home value | $120,300 |
| Median rent | $1,108 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 24.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.7% |
| Broadband internet | 94.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.6% |
| $10–15K | 1.0% |
| $15–25K | 7.6% |
| $25–35K | 7.1% |
| $35–50K | 10.2% |
| $50–75K | 43.1% |
| $75–100K | 13.7% |
| $100–150K | 10.2% |
| $150–200K | 0.5% |
| $200K+ | 1.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.9% |
| 10–19 | 21.3% |
| 20–24 | 4.2% |
| 25–34 | 30.5% |
| 35–44 | 5.9% |
| 45–54 | 16.8% |
| 55–64 | 8.7% |
| 65–74 | 1.5% |
| 75+ | 0.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 12.5% |
| Owned outright | 27.3% |
| Rented | 34.8% |
| Vacant | 25.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 63.3% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 36.8% |
Businesses in 70523
7 business establishments with 391 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 70514 — Baldwin town, LA (2.5 mi)
- 70538 — Franklin city, LA (5.2 mi)
- 70544 — Charenton CDP, LA (7.9 mi)
- 70522 — Centerville CDP, LA (10.3 mi)
- 70552 — Loreauville village, LA (14.1 mi)
- 70563 — New Iberia city, LA (16.2 mi)
- 70392 — Patterson city, LA (17.4 mi)
- 70560 — New Iberia city, LA (20.5 mi)
Areas that include 70523
- Charenton, LA ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- St. Mary County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Louisiana ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 70523, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 70523 in?
- 70523 is a Charenton, LA mailing address. By land area, 95% lies inside Charenton; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 70523 in?
- 70523 is in St. Mary Parish.
- What is the population of 70523?
- About 476 people (±192), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 744.
- What is the median household income in 70523?
- $63,408 (±$6,124), compared with $60,756 for Louisiana as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 70523?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 70523 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 70523?
- The closest, measured center to center: 70514 (2.5 mi, Baldwin), 70538 (5.2 mi, Franklin), 70544 (7.9 mi, Charenton), 70522 (10.3 mi, Centerville), 70552 (14.1 mi, Loreauville) and 70563 (16.2 mi, New Iberia).
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