Poydras, LA ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve Poydras, Louisiana: 70085 and 70040. Together they are home to 5,792 residents in 2,075 households. That is more than the 2,260 people counted inside Poydras Census-designated place, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $55,167 in 70085 to $83,649 in 70040.
Poydras Census-designated place
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,260 |
| Households | 907 |
| Median household income | $59,105 |
| Median home value | $132,800 |
| Median age | 36.5 |
| Median rent | $1,114 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 5,792 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 2,075 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $55,167 (70085) to $83,649 (70040) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $61,412 |
| Homeowners | 79.3% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 36.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.1% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 1 routes, 500 homes (1 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Poydras: 70040 ($83,649)
- Most residents: 70085 (4,736 people)
- Highest homeownership: 70040 (98.0% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 70085 (40.3% of households)
- Most new movers: 70085 (7.8% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 70085 (36.5 years)
- Highest median home value: 70040 ($159,100)
Every ZIP code in Poydras
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70085 | Saint Bernard | 4,736 | 1,620 | $55,167 | $156,600 | 74.0% | 40.3% | 7.8% | — | — | 5% of its land |
| 70040 | Braithwaite | 1,056 | 455 | $83,649 | $159,100 | 98.0% | 22.9% | 3.9% | 1 | 522 | 1% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Poydras when at least 10% of its land lies inside the Poydras Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Poydras. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Poydras.
Counties
- St. Bernard County — 5 ZIP codes
- Plaquemines County — 8 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Poydras, LA?
- 70085 and 70040. A ZIP code is listed for Poydras when at least 10% of its land lies inside the Poydras Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Poydras.
- What is the population of Poydras, LA?
- The Census Bureau counts 2,260 residents inside Poydras Census-designated place (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve Poydras hold 5,792 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Poydras, LA?
- $59,105 inside Poydras Census-designated place, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $55,167 to $83,649.
- Which Poydras ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 70040, at $83,649, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Poydras, LA?
- For the 1 of 2 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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