Richest ZIP codes in Louisiana
Top 25 highest-income ZIP codes in Louisiana. #1 is 70729 (Erwinville) at about $143,511 median household income. Compare wealth, housing, and demographics on US5.
These are the highest median household income ZIP codes in Louisiana (from 539 indexable ZIPs), ranked using Census ACS-style income fields on US5.
For context, the average median household income across Louisiana ZIP codes is about $57,777. The top of this list sits well above that baseline.
Leading the list: 70729 (Erwinville) at about $143,511; 70743 (Hester) at about $142,571; 70734 at about $124,059.
Open any ZIP for a full demographics, income, and housing profile, or return to the Louisiana state page for the complete ZIP table.
Ranked ZIP codes
| # | ZIP | City | County | Median income | Population | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70729 | Erwinville | West Baton Rouge Parish | $143,511 | 1,201 | $143,511 | $402,000 |
| 2 | 70743 | Hester | St. James Parish | $142,571 | 756 | $142,571 | $189,100 |
| 3 | 70734 | — | Ascension Parish | $124,059 | 9,880 | $124,059 | $306,200 |
| 4 | 70447 | Madisonville | St. Tammany Parish | $123,841 | 17,473 | $123,841 | $390,600 |
| 5 | 70637 | — | Allen Parish | $123,252 | 1,185 | $123,252 | $219,100 |
| 6 | 70124 | New Orleans | Orleans Parish | $121,318 | 20,840 | $121,318 | $577,800 |
| 7 | 70030 | Bayou Gauche | St. Charles Parish | $117,218 | 4,028 | $117,218 | $205,700 |
| 8 | 70752 | — | Pointe Coupee Parish | $115,424 | 582 | $115,424 | $197,700 |
| 9 | 70645 | Hackberry | Cameron Parish | $115,054 | 830 | $115,054 | $225,000 |
| 10 | 70769 | Prairieville | Ascension Parish | $114,707 | 48,074 | $114,707 | $295,200 |
| 11 | 70556 | Mermentau | Acadia Parish | $112,864 | 570 | $112,864 | $55,900 |
| 12 | 70397 | — | Terrebonne Parish | $112,411 | 867 | $112,411 | $161,100 |
| 13 | 70660 | Singer | Beauregard Parish | $108,673 | 1,883 | $108,673 | $324,700 |
| 14 | 70778 | Sorrento | Ascension Parish | $108,419 | 2,879 | $108,419 | $247,700 |
| 15 | 70780 | St. Gabriel | Iberville Parish | $108,341 | 1,017 | $108,341 | — |
| 16 | 70739 | Central | East Baton Rouge Parish | $105,969 | 13,714 | $105,969 | $295,700 |
| 17 | 70710 | Addis | West Baton Rouge Parish | $105,635 | 7,052 | $105,635 | $242,300 |
| 18 | 70518 | Broussard | Lafayette Parish | $103,574 | 16,667 | $103,574 | $287,300 |
| 19 | 70817 | Shenandoah | East Baton Rouge Parish | $102,878 | 33,237 | $102,878 | $288,400 |
| 20 | 70611 | Moss Bluff | Calcasieu Parish | $101,146 | 20,681 | $101,146 | $249,400 |
| 21 | 70471 | Mandeville | St. Tammany Parish | $96,510 | 23,745 | $96,510 | $370,100 |
| 22 | 70047 | Destrehan | St. Charles Parish | $95,240 | 13,354 | $95,240 | $294,200 |
| 23 | 70706 | Watson | Livingston Parish | $94,768 | 22,621 | $94,768 | $237,900 |
| 24 | 70503 | Lafayette | Lafayette Parish | $94,360 | 28,883 | $94,360 | $326,800 |
| 25 | 70115 | New Orleans | Orleans Parish | $94,181 | 31,737 | $94,181 | $616,600 |
Frequently asked questions
What are the richest ZIP codes in Louisiana?
Based on median household income, the top ZIP on US5 is 70729 (Erwinville) at about $143,511. The table on this page lists the top 25 highest-income codes.
How does US5 rank ZIP codes in Louisiana?
We rank indexable ZIP codes with positive median household income (and a small population floor) from high to low.
Where can I explore all ZIP codes in Louisiana?
Visit the Louisiana state page for the full ZIP table, demographics summary, and sortable income/housing columns.