ZIP code 70523
Where is ZIP code 70523?
Charenton, Louisiana
St. Mary Parish · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 70523 belongs to Charenton, Louisiana in St. Mary Parish. 70523 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Charenton post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 337. About 476 people live in the 70523 area, where the median household income is $63,408. The closest ZIP codes are 70514 (Baldwin, 2.2 mi south), 70538 (Franklin, 6.8 mi south) and 70544 (Jeanerette, 7.4 mi west).
| ZIP code | 70523 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Charenton |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | St. Mary Parish |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 337 |
| Coordinates | 29.8796, -91.5337 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 705 |
Population and income in 70523
| Population | 476 · lower than 85% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 345 · higher than 74% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 25.9 years · lower than 95% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 40% / 60% |
| Median household income | $63,408 · higher than 64% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $22,174 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 8.6% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $120,300 · lower than 70% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,108 a month |
| Housing units | 264 |
| Households | 197 (2.42 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 53% / 47% |
| Land area | 1.38 sq mi (plus 0.08 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 70523. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 70523
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70514 | Baldwin, LA | 2.2 mi S | Standard |
| 70538 | Franklin, LA | 6.8 mi S | Standard |
| 70544 | Jeanerette, LA | 7.4 mi W | Standard |
| 70540 | Garden City, LA | 9 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 70522 | Centerville, LA | 10.4 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 70552 | Loreauville, LA | 15.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 70569 | Lydia, LA | 15.2 mi W | PO Box only |
| 70563 | New Iberia, LA | 16.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 70560 | New Iberia, LA | 19.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 70562 | New Iberia, LA | 19.1 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 70392 | Patterson, LA | 19.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 70380 | Morgan City, LA | 20.4 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 70523 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 70523
PO BOX 123
CHARENTON LA 70523
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (70523-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 70523?
- 70523 is a Charenton, Louisiana ZIP code.
- What county is 70523 in?
- ZIP code 70523 is in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 70523 in?
- 70523 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 70523?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 70523 use area code 337.
- What is the population of ZIP code 70523?
- About 476 people live in ZIP code 70523, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 70523?
- The median household income in 70523 is $63,408 a year, higher than 64% of Louisiana ZIP codes.
- Can I use 70523 for a street address?
- No. 70523 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Charenton use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 70523?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 70523 are 70514 (Baldwin, 2.2 miles), 70538 (Franklin, 6.8 miles), 70544 (Jeanerette, 7.4 miles) and 70540 (Garden City, 9 miles).