City

Chalmette, LA

2 ZIP codes  ·  St. Bernard County  ·  Louisiana

👥22,461Population
💰$57,065Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂34.6Median Age
🏠$203,800Median Home Value▼ 27% below avg
🎓27.9%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊8.6%Unemployment▲ 76% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 55.3%Hispanic: 11.9%Black: 26.3%Asian: 1.9%Other: 4%Race
White55.3%
Hispanic11.9%
Black26.3%
Asian1.9%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
30%
45–64
22%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.81
Below Poverty24.1% ▲ 141% above avg
College Grads27.9% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment8.6% ▲ 76% above avg
No HS Diploma453 (3.5%)
HS Graduate3,537 (27.5%)
Some College2,281 (17.7%)
Associates3,004 (23.3%)
Bachelors1,516 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree2,076 (16.1%)

Education

No HS: 3.5%HS Grad: 27.5%Some College: 17.7%Associates: 23.3%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 16.1%Edu
No HS3.5%
HS Grad27.5%
Some College17.7%
Associates23.3%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate16.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.8%Renter: 40.2%Tenure
Owner59.8%
Renter40.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
26%
$200k–$300k
40%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,065 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$203,800 ▼ 27% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,091/mo
Total Housing Units8,782
Vacant Units868

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
54%
About Chalmette, LA

Chalmette is a city in Louisiana, located in St. Bernard County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 22,461 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.6 years.

Economically, Chalmette is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,065 is below the national average. Approximately 24.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Chalmette is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $203,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,091 per month.

The population of Chalmette is moderately educated. 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (55.31%).

Chalmette, LA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Louisiana. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Chalmette
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70043 22,461 $57,065 $203,800 $1,091 8.6% 27.9% 59.8%