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Paulina, LA
Census-designated place in St. James Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 70763.
Population
1,785
Land area
4.6sq mi
People per sq mi
387
ZIP codes
1
Paulina and its ZIP codes
Paulina at a glance
- Paulina is about 3.6 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $88,839 a year, 46% more than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $283,100 (31% above Louisiana).
Local data for Paulina, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Paulina, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$88,839
Poverty rate
2.1%
Median home value
$283,100
Homeownership
98.7%
Bachelor's or higher
30.3%
Median age
38.9
Average commute
24.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (495), German Americans (314), Irish Americans (114).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. James Parish. PPP loans are for Paulina.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$80,712
7,791 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$77,150
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$131M
FY 2026, $6,511 per person
How people get to work
Paulina, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone95.6%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.4%
Average one-way commute: 24.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Paulina, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
141
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,023
11.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 43°F
67.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Paulina, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
ZIP codes in Paulina
1 in or overlapping Paulina. Population shown
Cities near Paulina
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Grand PointCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 4.3 |
| LutcherTown | 2.2 mi | 3.4 |
| GramercyTown | 2.4 mi | 2 |
| North VacherieCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 5.6 |
| HesterCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 3.5 |
| WallaceCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 6.5 |
| GaryvilleCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 14.3 |
| ConventCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 3.9 |
| South VacherieCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 5.1 |
| RomevilleCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 3.2 |
| MoonshineCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.4 |
| St. JamesCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 8.4 |
| Pleasure BendCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 4.2 |
| WelcomeCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 4.5 |
| ReserveCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 14.6 |
| UnionCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 9.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Paulina, LA in?
- Paulina is in St. James Parish, Louisiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Paulina, LA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Paulina include 70763.
- What is the population of Paulina, LA?
- About 1,785 people live in Paulina, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Paulina?
- Nearby places include Grand Point (2 mi), Lutcher (2.2 mi), Gramercy (2.4 mi), North Vacherie (2.4 mi), Hester (3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023