City

Arabi, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Bernard County  ·  Louisiana

👥4,436Population
💰$52,500Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂39.2Median Age
🏠$212,400Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓34.8%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊10.1%Unemployment▲ 105% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.7%Hispanic: 13.8%Black: 18.2%Asian: 4.4%Other: 3.6%Race
White59.7%
Hispanic13.8%
Black18.2%
Asian4.4%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
30%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty18.8% ▲ 88% above avg
College Grads34.8% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment10.1% ▲ 105% above avg
No HS Diploma54 (2%)
HS Graduate797 (29.5%)
Some College422 (15.6%)
Associates490 (18.1%)
Bachelors256 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree685 (25.3%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 29.5%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 18.1%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 25.3%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad29.5%
Some College15.6%
Associates18.1%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate25.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.3%Renter: 28.7%Tenure
Owner71.3%
Renter28.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
38%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,500 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$212,400 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$998/mo
Total Housing Units2,160
Vacant Units302

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
59%
About Arabi, LA

Arabi is a city in Louisiana, located in St. Bernard County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,436 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.2 years.

Economically, Arabi is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,500 is below the national average. Approximately 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Arabi is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $212,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $998 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Arabi is moderately educated. 34.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (59.69%).

Arabi, LA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Louisiana.

ZIP Codes in Arabi
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70032 4,436 $52,500 $212,400 $998 10.1% 34.8% 71.3%