City

Barataria, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson Parish County  ·  Louisiana

👥688Population
💰$82,772Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂53.1Median Age
🏠$187,500Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓21.4%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.4%Black: 1.7%Other: 7.3%Race
White90.4%
Black1.7%
Other7.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
31%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty4.9% ▼ 51% below avg
College Grads21.4% ▼ 45% below avg
HS Graduate133 (30.9%)
Some College116 (27%)
Associates89 (20.7%)
Bachelors22 (5.1%)
Graduate Degree70 (16.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 30.9%Some College: 27%Associates: 20.7%Bachelors: 5.1%Graduate: 16.3%Edu
HS Grad30.9%
Some College27.0%
Associates20.7%
Bachelors5.1%
Graduate16.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 96.2%Renter: 3.8%Tenure
Owner96.2%
Renter3.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
26%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,772 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$187,500 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units440
Vacant Units153

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
19%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
11%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
3%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
59%
About Barataria, LA

Barataria is a city in Louisiana, located in Jefferson Parish County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 688 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.1 years.

Economically, Barataria is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,772 is near the national average. Approximately 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Barataria is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $187,500, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 96.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Barataria is less-educated. 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.41%).

Barataria, LA offers residents above-average earning potential within Louisiana.

ZIP Codes in Barataria
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70036 688 $82,772 $187,500 0.0% 21.4% 96.2%