70083 ZIP Code, Port Sulphur, LA
70083 is a ZIP code in Port Sulphur, Louisiana in Plaquemines Parish. It covers 129 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 70082, 70040 and 70050. 2,317 people live here in 778 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (88%). Median household income is $53,100, below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Port Sulphur, LA
- County: Plaquemines County
- Land area: 129 sq mi
- Population: 2,317
- Median household income: $53,100
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,317 |
| Households | 778 |
| Median household income | $53,100 |
| Income per person | $24,026 |
| Median age | 34.5 |
| Homeowners | 88.2% |
| Median home value | $84,500 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 28.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 39.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 2.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.2% |
| Broadband internet | 78.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 10.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.1% |
| $10–15K | 1.5% |
| $15–25K | 10.4% |
| $25–35K | 16.5% |
| $35–50K | 7.6% |
| $50–75K | 19.4% |
| $75–100K | 12.6% |
| $100–150K | 17.5% |
| $150–200K | 6.3% |
| $200K+ | 4.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.9% |
| 10–19 | 15.1% |
| 20–24 | 12.6% |
| 25–34 | 8.3% |
| 35–44 | 5.7% |
| 45–54 | 16.1% |
| 55–64 | 11.5% |
| 65–74 | 11.9% |
| 75+ | 3.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 29.0% |
| Owned outright | 46.6% |
| Rented | 10.1% |
| Vacant | 14.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 13.8% |
| Townhome | 2.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 84.3% |
Businesses in 70083
34 business establishments with 413 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 9
- Transportation and Warehousing: 5
- Accommodation and Food Services: 4
- Utilities: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 70082 — Pointe a la Hache CDP, LA (6.8 mi)
- 70040 — Poydras CDP, LA (16.5 mi)
- 70050 — Empire CDP, LA (17.4 mi)
- 70037 — Belle Chasse CDP, LA (18.2 mi)
- 70067 — Jean Lafitte town, LA (20.5 mi)
- 70036 — Barataria CDP, LA (21 mi)
- 70085 — Poydras CDP, LA (21.8 mi)
- 70358 — Grand Isle town, LA (23.3 mi)
Areas that include 70083
- Port Sulphur, LA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Plaquemines County ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- Louisiana ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 70083, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 70083 in?
- 70083 is a Port Sulphur, LA mailing address. By land area, 4% lies inside Port Sulphur; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 70083 in?
- 70083 is in Plaquemines Parish.
- What is the population of 70083?
- About 2,317 people (±581), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,307.
- What is the median household income in 70083?
- $53,100 (±$20,586), 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 70083?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 70083 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 70083?
- The closest, measured center to center: 70082 (6.8 mi, Pointe a la Hache), 70040 (16.5 mi, Poydras), 70050 (17.4 mi, Empire), 70037 (18.2 mi, Belle Chasse), 70067 (20.5 mi, Jean Lafitte) and 70036 (21 mi, Barataria).
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