ZIP Code 70743: Hester, Louisiana
ZIP code 70743 covers part or all of Hester in St. James Parish, Louisiana. Its reference point is at latitude 30.0206 and longitude -90.7814 (30°01'14.2"N 90°46'53.0"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 70743
70743 is the only ZIP code listed for Hester, LA in our directory.
Across St. James Parish there are 8 ZIP codes listed, and Louisiana has 749 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 70792 in Uncle Sam, LA, about 1.4 mi to the west.
| ZIP code | 70743 |
|---|---|
| City | Hester |
| County | St. James Parish |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| Latitude | 30.0206 |
| Longitude | -90.7814 |
| DMS | 30°01'14.2"N 90°46'53.0"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 70792 (Uncle Sam, 1.4 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 70743
Map centered on 30.0206, -90.7814. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
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ZIP Codes Near 70743
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 70743, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 70743, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Uncle Sam, LA (1.4 mi west), Paulina, LA (2.8 mi east) and Convent, LA (4.3 mi northwest). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Uncle Sam, LA – 1.4 mi west
- Paulina, LA – 2.8 mi east
- Convent, LA – 4.3 mi northwest
- Saint James, LA – 4.8 mi west
- Lutcher, LA – 5.1 mi east
- Vacherie, LA – 5.6 mi southeast
- Gramercy, LA – 5.9 mi east
- Mount Airy, LA – 9.0 mi east
- Garyville, LA – 9.9 mi east
- Edgard, LA – 12 mi east
Schools Near Hester, LA
If you are moving to ZIP code 70743, check the school district serving Hester and St. James Parish to confirm which public schools serve your street address.
Searching nearby communities such as Uncle Sam and Paulina can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 70743.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
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Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Hester, LA can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 70743 may also use facilities in nearby Uncle Sam, Paulina and Convent.
Shopping and Dining in Hester
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Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Hester, Louisiana can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 70743.
To research local history, try searching for St. James Parish records and archives along with the name Hester.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 70743, Uncle Sam lies about 1.4 mi to the west, Paulina lies about 2.8 mi to the east, Convent lies about 4.3 mi to the northwest, Saint James lies about 4.8 mi to the west and Lutcher lies about 5.1 mi to the east. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and other water features near Hester show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 70743
Photo & Video Credits
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Data for ZIP code 70743 comes from a public U.S. postal code dataset and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service.