City

Braithwaite, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Plaquemines Parish County  ·  Louisiana

👥978Population
💰$78,194Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂53.7Median Age
🏠$111,600Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓17.2%College Grads▼ 56% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.7% Female 44.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 30.2%Hispanic: 17.8%Black: 49.1%Other: 3%Race
White30.2%
Hispanic17.8%
Black49.1%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
11%
18–24
2%
25–44
21%
45–64
37%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.11
Below Poverty9.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads17.2% ▼ 56% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 36% below avg
No HS Diploma14 (2%)
HS Graduate321 (45.6%)
Some College81 (11.5%)
Associates167 (23.7%)
Bachelors29 (4.1%)
Graduate Degree92 (13.1%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 45.6%Some College: 11.5%Associates: 23.7%Bachelors: 4.1%Graduate: 13.1%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad45.6%
Some College11.5%
Associates23.7%
Bachelors4.1%
Graduate13.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.3%Renter: 6.7%Tenure
Owner93.3%
Renter6.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,194 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$111,600 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units518
Vacant Units55

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
41%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
51%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
55%
About Braithwaite, LA

Braithwaite is a city in Louisiana, located in Plaquemines Parish County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 978 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.7 years.

Economically, Braithwaite is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,194 is near the national average. Approximately 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Braithwaite is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $111,600, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 93.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Braithwaite is less-educated. 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 49.1%.

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

ZIP Codes in Braithwaite
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70040 978 $78,194 $111,600 3.1% 17.2% 93.3%