ZIP code 70743
Where is ZIP code 70743?
Hester, Louisiana
St. James Parish · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 70743 belongs to Hester, Louisiana in St. James Parish. 70743 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Hester post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 225. About 654 people live in the 70743 area, where the median household income is $138,879. The closest ZIP codes are 70792 (Uncle Sam, 1.4 mi west), 70763 (Paulina, 2.8 mi east) and 70723 (Convent, 2.9 mi west).
| ZIP code | 70743 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Hester |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | St. James Parish |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 225 |
| Coordinates | 30.0206, -90.7814 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 707 |
Population and income in 70743
| Population | 654 · lower than 81% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 225 · higher than 67% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 37.3 years · lower than 67% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $138,879 · higher than 100% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $42,652 |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 13% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $194,000 · higher than 65% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 250 |
| Households | 234 (2.79 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 93% / 7.3% |
| Land area | 2.91 sq mi (plus 0.58 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 70743. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 70743
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70792 | Uncle Sam, LA | 1.4 mi W | PO Box only |
| 70763 | Paulina, LA | 2.8 mi E | Standard |
| 70723 | Convent, LA | 2.9 mi W | Standard |
| 70086 | Saint James, LA | 4.8 mi W | Standard |
| 70071 | Lutcher, LA | 5.1 mi E | Standard |
| 70090 | Vacherie, LA | 5.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 70052 | Gramercy, LA | 5.9 mi E | Standard |
| 70076 | Mount Airy, LA | 9 mi E | Standard |
| 70051 | Garyville, LA | 9.9 mi E | Standard |
| 70738 | Burnside, LA | 11.8 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 70049 | Edgard, LA | 12 mi E | Standard |
| 70778 | Sorrento, LA | 12.4 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 70743 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 70743
PO BOX 123
HESTER LA 70743
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (70743-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 70743?
- 70743 is a Hester, Louisiana ZIP code.
- What county is 70743 in?
- ZIP code 70743 is in St. James Parish, Louisiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 70743 in?
- 70743 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 70743?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 70743 use area code 225.
- What is the population of ZIP code 70743?
- About 654 people live in ZIP code 70743, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 70743?
- The median household income in 70743 is $138,879 a year, higher than 100% of Louisiana ZIP codes.
- Can I use 70743 for a street address?
- No. 70743 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Hester use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 70743?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 70743 are 70792 (Uncle Sam, 1.4 miles), 70763 (Paulina, 2.8 miles), 70723 (Convent, 2.9 miles) and 70086 (Saint James, 4.8 miles).