City

Saint Bernard, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Bernard County  ·  Louisiana

👥4,952Population
💰$49,940Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂33.4Median Age
🏠$150,300Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓24.0%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊6.8%Unemployment▲ 39% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 61.7%Hispanic: 26.3%Black: 4.9%Other: 6.3%Race
White61.7%
Hispanic26.3%
Black4.9%
Other6.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
29%
45–64
23%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.91
Below Poverty21.7% ▲ 117% above avg
College Grads24.0% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment6.8% ▲ 39% above avg
No HS Diploma100 (3.8%)
HS Graduate847 (32%)
Some College411 (15.5%)
Associates657 (24.8%)
Bachelors293 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree343 (12.9%)

Education

No HS: 3.8%HS Grad: 32%Some College: 15.5%Associates: 24.8%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 12.9%Edu
No HS3.8%
HS Grad32.0%
Some College15.5%
Associates24.8%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate12.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.6%Renter: 22.5%Tenure
Owner77.6%
Renter22.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,940 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$150,300 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,100/mo
Total Housing Units2,252
Vacant Units555

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

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

Year Built

1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
52%
About Saint Bernard, LA

Saint Bernard is a city in Louisiana, located in St. Bernard County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,952 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.4 years.

Economically, Saint Bernard is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,940 is below the national average. Approximately 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Saint Bernard is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $150,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,100 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Saint Bernard is less-educated. 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (61.69%).

Saint Bernard, LA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Louisiana.

ZIP Codes in Saint Bernard
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70085 4,952 $49,940 $150,300 $1,100 6.8% 24.0% 77.6%