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ZIP 70068

Part of La Place, LA
Pop. 32,720·Saint John the Baptist Parish·15th most expensive ZIP in Louisiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,720/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.8%
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
-$245
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ZIP 70068 · $1,720
More affordable than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$970
1 BR
$1,120
2 BR
$1,340
3 BR
$1,710
4 BR+
$2,000
Research median
$1,340/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,640/yr
At $1,720/mo median
Location
StateLA
CountySaint John the Baptist Parish
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 5.8% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-5.8% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 70068 (La Place, LA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 18.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,720
Median income
$68,459
Median age
38
Renters
22.6%
Age distribution
26%
21%
24.7%
14.3%
14.1%
Under 1826%
18–3421%
35–5424.7%
55–6414.3%
65+14.1%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
33%
55.4%
White33%
Black55.4%
Hispanic8.3%
Asian1.1%
Other2.2%
Education (25+)
12.9%
38.2%
30.1%
18.7%
No HS diploma12.9%
HS diploma38.2%
Some college30.1%
Bachelor's+18.7%
Housing tenure
77.4%
22.6%
Owner77.4%
Renter22.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 70068 in La Place, LA has changed in 5 years

Income
$65,601 → $68,459
up 4.4%
Population
33,803 → 32,720
down 3.2%
Renter share
19.9% → 22.6%
+2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
17.4% → 18.7%
+1.3 pts
Median age
36.9 → 38
+1.1 yrs

Median household income grew from $65,601 to $68,459 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.4% shift. Headcount in the area went from 33,803 to 32,720 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.2% change. About 22.6% of households rent today, against 19.9% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 70068 covers La Place, LA. The median rent here is $1,720/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,120/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($68,459/yr), ZIP 70068 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 70068?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 70068 (La Place, LA) is $1,720. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 70068 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 70068's median rent of $1,720/mo is $245 (12%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 70068 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 70068 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Louisiana, ranking #15 out of 91 ZIPs tracked at $1,720/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 70068?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,720/mo in ZIP 70068. The local median household income is $68,459/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 70068?

Rent in ZIP 70068 has decreased 5.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 70068 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 70068 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,720/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($68,459/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 70068 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 70068 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.6% of ZIP 70068 households are renters, while 77.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 70068 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 70068 compare to the rest of La Place?

ZIP 70068 sits right at the La Place citywide median of $1,720/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 70068 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 70068 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,720/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 70068's median household income ($68,459/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 70068 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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