County

Plaquemines Parish County, LA

10 ZIP codes  ·  9 cities  ·  Louisiana

👥23,260Population
💰$83,259Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂36.1Median Age
🏠$279,042Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓28.3%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60.3%Hispanic: 9.8%Black: 20.8%Asian: 4.4%Other: 4.1%Race
White60.3%
Hispanic9.8%
Black20.8%
Asian4.4%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
27%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty13.2% ▲ 32% above avg
College Grads28.3% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma548 (3.9%)
HS Graduate4,475 (31.7%)
Some College2,211 (15.7%)
Associates2,813 (19.9%)
Bachelors1,024 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree3,039 (21.5%)

Education

No HS: 3.9%HS Grad: 31.7%Some College: 15.7%Associates: 19.9%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 21.5%Edu
No HS3.9%
HS Grad31.7%
Some College15.7%
Associates19.9%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate21.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.9%Renter: 26.1%Tenure
Owner73.9%
Renter26.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,259 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$279,042 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,570/mo
Total Housing Units9,753
Vacant Units1,410

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
57%
About Plaquemines Parish County, LA

Plaquemines Parish County is located in Louisiana and encompasses 10 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 23,260 residents. With a median age of 36.07, it is a relatively young county.

Plaquemines Parish County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $83,258 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 13.2% is above the national average.

Housing in Plaquemines Parish County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $279,042 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,570. Homeownership rates are high at 73.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Plaquemines Parish County are majority White (60.3%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Plaquemines Parish County, LA is a middle-income area in Louisiana. The 10 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Plaquemines Parish County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
70037 Belle Chasse 16,792 $92,193 $350,000 $1,650 4.0% 34.4%
70040 Braithwaite 978 $78,194 $111,600 — 3.1% 17.2%
70041 Buras 2,092 $35,263 $74,300 $928 2.5% 10.1%
70083 Port Sulphur 2,456 $66,250 $89,100 — 7.4% 15.7%
70091 Venice 361 $75,250 — — 8.3% 3.1%

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