Paulina, Louisiana

Paulina, Louisiana
Paulina, Louisiana
Paulina, Louisiana
Coordinates: 30°01′35″N 90°42′47″W / 30.02639°N 90.71306°W / 30.02639; -90.71306
CountryUnited States
StateLouisiana
ParishSt. James
Area
 • Total
5.31 sq mi (13.76 km2)
 • Land4.62 sq mi (11.96 km2)
 • Water0.69 sq mi (1.80 km2)
Elevation
7 ft (2.1 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,778
 • Density385.1/sq mi (148.68/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
70763
Area code225
GNIS feature ID2583544

Paulina is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in St. James Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Paulina had a population of 1,778. The community is located on the east bank of the Mississippi River in the eastern part of the parish, west of Lutcher and across the river from Vacherie. Paulina has a post office with ZIP code 70763.