City

Port Sulphur, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Plaquemines Parish County  ·  Louisiana

👥2,456Population
💰$66,250Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂34.5Median Age
🏠$89,100Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓15.7%College Grads▼ 60% below avg
📊7.4%Unemployment▲ 52% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.7% Female 42.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 22.7%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 54.4%Asian: 5.7%Other: 13.3%Race
White22.7%
Hispanic1.6%
Black54.4%
Asian5.7%
Other13.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
23%
18–24
13%
25–44
15%
45–64
31%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.25
Below Poverty6.6% ▼ 34% below avg
College Grads15.7% ▼ 60% below avg
Unemployment7.4% ▲ 52% above avg
No HS Diploma110 (8.8%)
HS Graduate459 (36.7%)
Some College221 (17.7%)
Associates265 (21.2%)
Bachelors55 (4.4%)
Graduate Degree141 (11.3%)

Education

No HS: 8.8%HS Grad: 36.7%Some College: 17.7%Associates: 21.2%Bachelors: 4.4%Graduate: 11.3%Edu
No HS8.8%
HS Grad36.7%
Some College17.7%
Associates21.2%
Bachelors4.4%
Graduate11.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.1%Renter: 12%Tenure
Owner88.1%
Renter12.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
42%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,250 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$89,100 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units877
Vacant Units124

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
2%
1980s–1990s
37%
2000+
59%
About Port Sulphur, LA

Port Sulphur is a city in Louisiana, located in Plaquemines Parish County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,456 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.5 years.

Economically, Port Sulphur is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,250 is near the national average. Approximately 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Port Sulphur is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $89,100, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 88.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Port Sulphur is less-educated. 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority Black (54.36%).

Port Sulphur, LA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Louisiana.

ZIP Codes in Port Sulphur
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70083 2,456 $66,250 $89,100 7.4% 15.7% 88.1%