70043 ZIP Code, Chalmette, LA
70043 is a ZIP code in Chalmette, Louisiana in St. Bernard Parish. It covers 9.1 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 70032, 70075 and 70131. 22,638 people live here in 8,326 households. At about 2,479 people per square mile it has suburban density, and owners and renters are mixed (61% own). Median household income is $55,068, close to the Louisiana median of $60,756.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Chalmette, LA
- County: St. Bernard County
- Land area: 9.1 sq mi
- Population: 22,638
- Median household income: $55,068
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 22,638 |
| Households | 8,326 |
| Median household income | $55,068 |
| Income per person | $30,016 |
| Median age | 35.2 |
| Homeowners | 61.0% |
| Median home value | $214,700 |
| Median rent | $1,113 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 29.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 38.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.9% |
| Broadband internet | 88.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 14.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 8.6% |
| $10–15K | 4.6% |
| $15–25K | 9.7% |
| $25–35K | 10.2% |
| $35–50K | 11.9% |
| $50–75K | 15.6% |
| $75–100K | 16.0% |
| $100–150K | 12.9% |
| $150–200K | 4.2% |
| $200K+ | 6.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 15.6% |
| 10–19 | 12.6% |
| 20–24 | 6.5% |
| 25–34 | 14.9% |
| 35–44 | 15.5% |
| 45–54 | 10.5% |
| 55–64 | 11.8% |
| 65–74 | 8.2% |
| 75+ | 4.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 31.7% |
| Owned outright | 24.5% |
| Rented | 35.7% |
| Vacant | 8.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 64.9% |
| Townhome | 12.7% |
| 2–4 units | 10.8% |
| 5–19 units | 5.1% |
| 20+ units | 2.5% |
| Mobile / other | 3.9% |
Businesses in 70043
460 business establishments with 5,809 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 92
- Accommodation and Food Services: 64
- Construction: 52
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 45
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 40
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 37
- Finance and Insurance: 25
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 25
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 70032 — Arabi CDP, LA (1.9 mi)
- 70075 — Meraux CDP, LA (3.4 mi)
- 70131 — New Orleans city, LA (3.5 mi)
- 70117 — New Orleans city, LA (4 mi)
- 70114 — New Orleans city, LA (4.3 mi)
- 70127 — New Orleans city, LA (5 mi)
- 70126 — New Orleans city, LA (5.4 mi)
- 70092 — Violet CDP, LA (5.7 mi)
Areas that include 70043
- Chalmette, LA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- St. Bernard County ZIP codes — 5 ZIP codes
- Louisiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 5: highest median household income in St. Bernard Parish
- No. 3 of 5: highest median home value in St. Bernard Parish
- No. 5 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in St. Bernard Parish
- No. 3 of 5: highest share of households with children in St. Bernard Parish
- No. 3 of 5: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in St. Bernard Parish
- No. 1 of 5: lowest median age in St. Bernard Parish
- No. 5 of 5: highest median age in St. Bernard Parish
- No. 3 of 5: fastest population growth in St. Bernard Parish
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 70043, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 70043 in?
- 70043 is a Chalmette, LA mailing address. By land area, 75% lies inside Chalmette; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 70043 in?
- 70043 is in St. Bernard Parish.
- What is the population of 70043?
- About 22,638 people (±1,020), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 21,596.
- What is the median household income in 70043?
- $55,068 (±$7,727), compared with $60,756 for Louisiana as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 70043?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 70043 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 70043?
- The closest, measured center to center: 70032 (1.9 mi, Arabi), 70075 (3.4 mi, Meraux), 70131 (3.5 mi, New Orleans), 70117 (4 mi, New Orleans), 70114 (4.3 mi, New Orleans) and 70127 (5 mi, New Orleans).
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