Plaquemines Parish, LA ZIP Codes
8 ZIP codes cover all or part of Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana: 70037, 70083, 70041, 70040, 70082, 70091, 70038 and 70050. The Census Bureau counts 22,803 residents in the county, with a median household income of $86,315 and a median home value of $282,900. Median household income ranges from $34,615 in 70041 to $98,983 in 70037. Its largest communities include Belle Chasse, New Orleans Station, Poydras, Port Sulphur and Empire.
Plaquemines Parish (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 22,803 |
| Households | 8,218 |
| Median household income | $86,315 |
| Median home value | $282,900 |
| Median age | 37.5 |
| Median rent | $1,573 |
All 8 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 22,895 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 8,310 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $34,615 (70041) to $98,983 (70037) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $86,764 |
| Homeowners | 76.0% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 38.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.4% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 1 routes, 500 homes (1 of 8 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Plaquemines County: 70037 ($98,983)
- Most residents: 70037 (16,639 people)
- Highest homeownership: 70040 (98.0% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 70037 (40.2% of households)
- Most new movers: 70037 (7.1% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 70083 (34.5 years)
- Highest median home value: 70037 ($385,200)
Every ZIP code in Plaquemines County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70037 | Belle Chasse | 16,639 | 5,947 | $98,983 | $385,200 | 71.2% | 40.2% | 7.1% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 70083 | Port Sulphur | 2,317 | 778 | $53,100 | $84,500 | 88.2% | 39.5% | 2.1% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 70041 | Buras | 1,747 | 864 | $34,615 | $65,600 | 87.5% | 30.0% | 3.8% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 70040 | Braithwaite | 1,056 | 455 | $83,649 | $159,100 | 98.0% | 22.9% | 3.9% | 1 | 522 | 99% of its land |
| 70082 | Pointe A La Hache | 674 | 113 | — | $36,800 | 54.0% | 32.7% | 12.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 70091 | Venice | 337 | 95 | $67,216 | — | 100.0% | 70.5% | 11.3% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 70038 | Boothville | 125 | 58 | — | — | 69.0% | 31.0% | 0.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 70050 | Empire | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Plaquemines Parish when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Belle Chasse — 10,934 residents · 1 ZIP code
- New Orleans Station — 2,307 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Poydras — 2,260 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Port Sulphur — 1,593 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Empire — 988 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Buras — 607 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Boothville — 586 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Pointe a la Hache — 288 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Venice — 259 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Triumph — 120 residents · 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Plaquemines Parish, LA?
- 70037, 70083, 70041, 70040, 70082, 70091, 70038 and 70050. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Plaquemines Parish?
- 22,803 residents in 8,218 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Plaquemines Parish?
- $86,315 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $34,615 (70041) to $98,983 (70037).
- Which Plaquemines County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 70037, at $98,983, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Plaquemines Parish?
- For the 1 of 8 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 1 carrier routes reaching 500 residential and 22 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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