City

Destrehan, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Charles County  ·  Louisiana

👥13,354Population
💰$95,240Median HH Income▲ 25% above avg
🎂39.6Median Age
🏠$294,200Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓45.8%College Grads▲ 18% above avg
📊10.0%Unemployment▲ 104% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67.4%Hispanic: 8.2%Black: 19.5%Asian: 1.6%Other: 2.4%Race
White67.4%
Hispanic8.2%
Black19.5%
Asian1.6%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty12.1% ▲ 21% above avg
College Grads45.8% ▲ 18% above avg
Unemployment10.0% ▲ 104% above avg
No HS Diploma76 (0.9%)
HS Graduate2,128 (25.3%)
Some College1,120 (13.3%)
Associates1,226 (14.6%)
Bachelors596 (7.1%)
Graduate Degree3,253 (38.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 25.3%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 7.1%Graduate: 38.7%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad25.3%
Some College13.3%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors7.1%
Graduate38.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.7%Renter: 23.3%Tenure
Owner76.7%
Renter23.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$95,240 ▲ 25% above avg
Median Home Value$294,200 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,143/mo
Total Housing Units5,316
Vacant Units468

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
27%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
52%
About Destrehan, LA

Destrehan is a city in Louisiana, located in St. Charles County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,354 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.6 years.

Economically, Destrehan is a middle-income community. The median household income of $95,240 is above the national average. Approximately 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Destrehan is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $294,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,143 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Destrehan is well-educated. 45.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (67.4%).

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

ZIP Codes in Destrehan
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70047 13,354 $95,240 $294,200 $1,143 10.0% 45.8% 76.7%