70047 ZIP Code, Destrehan, LA
70047 is a ZIP code in Destrehan, Louisiana in St. Charles Parish. It covers 12 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 70087, 70031 and 70079. 13,220 people live here in 4,770 households. At about 1,086 people per square mile it has suburban density, and most homes are owner-occupied (73%). Median household income is $87,333, above the Louisiana median of $60,756.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Destrehan, LA
- County: St. Charles County
- Land area: 12 sq mi
- Population: 13,220
- Median household income: $87,333
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 13,220 |
| Households | 4,770 |
| Median household income | $87,333 |
| Income per person | $40,493 |
| Median age | 40 |
| Homeowners | 73.3% |
| Median home value | $305,300 |
| Median rent | $1,230 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 27.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 32.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.2% |
| Broadband internet | 94.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 10.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.3% |
| $10–15K | 5.0% |
| $15–25K | 2.9% |
| $25–35K | 7.9% |
| $35–50K | 11.0% |
| $50–75K | 15.9% |
| $75–100K | 10.2% |
| $100–150K | 22.6% |
| $150–200K | 10.9% |
| $200K+ | 11.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.4% |
| 10–19 | 13.8% |
| 20–24 | 5.5% |
| 25–34 | 14.0% |
| 35–44 | 9.7% |
| 45–54 | 14.0% |
| 55–64 | 14.6% |
| 65–74 | 9.8% |
| 75+ | 6.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 38.7% |
| Owned outright | 27.8% |
| Rented | 23.9% |
| Vacant | 9.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 71.1% |
| Townhome | 2.0% |
| 2–4 units | 13.7% |
| 5–19 units | 5.3% |
| 20+ units | 2.5% |
| Mobile / other | 5.4% |
Businesses in 70047
214 business establishments with 2,207 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 28
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 24
- Accommodation and Food Services: 23
- Construction: 22
- Finance and Insurance: 19
- Retail Trade: 18
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 18
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 14
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 70087 — St. Rose CDP, LA (2.5 mi)
- 70031 — Ama CDP, LA (4 mi)
- 70079 — Norco CDP, LA (4.1 mi)
- 70062 — Kenner city, LA (5.9 mi)
- 70057 — Hahnville CDP, LA (6.6 mi)
- 70039 — Boutte CDP, LA (6.7 mi)
- 70065 — Kenner city, LA (7.1 mi)
- 70080 — Paradis CDP, LA (8.1 mi)
Areas that include 70047
- Destrehan, LA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- St. Rose, LA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Norco, LA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- New Sarpy, LA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- St. Charles County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Louisiana ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 8: highest median household income in St. Charles Parish
- No. 1 of 8: highest median home value in St. Charles Parish
- No. 5 of 8: highest share of households with children in St. Charles Parish
- No. 5 of 8: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in St. Charles Parish
- No. 3 of 8: highest median age in St. Charles Parish
- No. 3 of 8: fastest population growth in St. Charles Parish
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 70047, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 70047 in?
- 70047 is a Destrehan, LA mailing address. By land area, 49% lies inside Destrehan, 13% lies inside Norco, 9% lies inside New Sarpy and 6% lies inside St. Rose; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 70047 in?
- 70047 is in St. Charles Parish.
- What is the population of 70047?
- About 13,220 people (±1,144), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 12,783.
- What is the median household income in 70047?
- $87,333 (±$17,462), 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 70047?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 70047 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 70047?
- The closest, measured center to center: 70087 (2.5 mi, St. Rose), 70031 (4 mi, Ama), 70079 (4.1 mi, Norco), 70062 (5.9 mi, Kenner), 70057 (6.6 mi, Hahnville) and 70039 (6.7 mi, Boutte).
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