City

Violet, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Bernard County  ·  Louisiana

👥6,784Population
💰$60,723Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$166,600Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓32.2%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.8% Female 55.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 45.7%Hispanic: 8.6%Black: 42.8%Asian: 0.4%Other: 1.1%Race
White45.7%
Hispanic8.6%
Black42.8%
Asian0.4%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
21%
18–24
6%
25–44
29%
45–64
26%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.82
Below Poverty20.4% ▲ 104% above avg
College Grads32.2% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 15% below avg
No HS Diploma31 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,339 (36.2%)
Some College498 (13.4%)
Associates643 (17.4%)
Bachelors403 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree790 (21.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 36.2%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 21.3%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad36.2%
Some College13.4%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate21.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.3%Renter: 16.7%Tenure
Owner83.3%
Renter16.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,723 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$166,600 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,147/mo
Total Housing Units2,778
Vacant Units375

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
51%
About Violet, LA

Violet is a city in Louisiana, located in St. Bernard County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,784 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.3 years.

Economically, Violet is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,723 is below the national average. Approximately 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Violet is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $166,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,147 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Violet is moderately educated. 32.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 45.7%.

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

ZIP Codes in Violet
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70092 6,784 $60,723 $166,600 $1,147 4.2% 32.2% 83.3%