| ZIP Code | 70083 |
|---|---|
| City | Port Sulphur |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Plaquemines Parish County |
| Area Code | 504 |
| Latitude | 29.511914 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.843736 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 22075 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.5 yrs ↓ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.25 |
| Below Poverty | 6.6% ▼ 34% below avg |
| College Grads | 15.7% ▼ 60% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.4% ▲ 52% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 110 (8.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 459 (36.7%) |
| Some College | 221 (17.7%) |
| Associates | 265 (21.2%) |
| Bachelors | 55 (4.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 141 (11.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $66,250 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 136% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $89,100 ▼ 68% below avg ↑ 3% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 877 |
| Vacant Units | 124 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.25 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 877 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 124 |
| Owner Occupied | 88.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.25 |
ZIP code 70083 is located in Port Sulphur, Louisiana, within Plaquemines Parish County. With a population of 2,456, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.5 years. Economically, 70083 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $66,250 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 70083 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $89,100 is well below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 88.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 3% since 2019.
The population of 70083 is majority Black (54.36%). Residents are less-educated — 15.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.6%. Household income has grown by 136% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 70083 stands at 7.4%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 86%.
Overall, ZIP code 70083 in Port Sulphur, LA is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,456 residents, a median household income of $66,250, and a median home value of $89,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Louisiana.