Zip code 70036: Barataria, Louisiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 70036
70036 is a small-town zip code in Barataria, Louisiana (Jefferson Parish), covering 7.9 sq mi of land. About 544 people live here, or 69 per square mile. The median resident is 53.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $78,869 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $181,500, or 2.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 100% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 40.3 minutes each way, and 2% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; management; and legal and social services.
How 70036 compares
- 99thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%8th of 492 in LA
- Housing vacancy36.2%99thU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%36th of 493 in LA
- Median age53.597thU.S. 38.9 · LA 3839th of 501 in LA
- Average commute40.3 min97thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min35th of 471 in LA
- Veterans9.8%89thU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%58th of 501 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$65,54283rdStrengthU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,70117th of 492 in LA
- 68thU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%183rd of 501 in LA
- Per capita income$40,33850thU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,03883rd of 501 in LA
- 50thU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%272nd of 500 in LA
- Median household income$78,86949thU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,75679th of 459 in LA
- Median home value$181,50017thU.S. $332,700 · LA $216,500179th of 450 in LA
- Diversity index20.914thU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.9422nd of 501 in LA
- Poverty rate4.8%11thStrengthU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%460th of 493 in LA
- 11thU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%375th of 500 in LA
- Population density69/sq mi10thU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi265th of 501 in LA
- Residents under 1815.3%9thU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%423rd of 501 in LA
- 9thU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%441st of 500 in LA
- 9thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.495407th of 492 in LA
- Uninsured rate2.4%8thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%443rd of 501 in LA
- Broadband access76.2%2ndWeaknessU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%367th of 492 in LA
- Population5441stU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,961433rd of 501 in LA
- 1stWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%442nd of 500 in LA
- Work from home1.9%1stU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%387th of 500 in LA
- 1stStrengthU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%463rd of 500 in LA
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%437th of 501 in LA
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%403rd of 500 in LA
| Measure | 70036 | Jefferson | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeownership rateStrength | 100% | 62.6% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 8th of 492 | |
| Housing vacancy | 36.2% | 9% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 36th of 493 | |
| Median age | 53.5 | 40 | 38 | 38.9 | 39th of 501 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 40.3 min | 24.3 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 35th of 471 | |
| Veterans | 9.8% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 58th of 501 | |
| Median earnings per workerStrength | $65,542 | $43,776 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 17th of 492 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 19.1% | 18.6% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 183rd of 501 | |
| Per capita income | $40,338 | $37,862 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 83rd of 501 | |
| Self-employed workers | 9.3% | 11.7% | 10.6% | 10% | 272nd of 500 | |
| Median household income | $78,869 | $65,252 | $60,756 | $80,734 | 79th of 459 | |
| Median home value | $181,500 | $251,400 | $216,500 | $332,700 | 179th of 450 | |
| Diversity index | 20.9 | 67.5 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 422nd of 501 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 4.8% | 16.6% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 460th of 493 | |
| Healthcare workers | 6.5% | 10.4% | 11% | 9.7% | 375th of 500 | |
| Population density | 69/sq mi | 1,432/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 265th of 501 | |
| Residents under 18 | 15.3% | 22.4% | 23.5% | 22% | 423rd of 501 | |
| Government workers | 8.4% | 12.8% | 16% | 14.5% | 441st of 500 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.379 | 0.489 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 407th of 492 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 2.4% | 11.4% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 443rd of 501 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 76.2% | 88% | 86.6% | 91% | 367th of 492 | |
| Population | 544 | 430,920 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 433rd of 501 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 7.4% | 30.5% | 27% | 35.7% | 442nd of 500 | |
| Work from home | 1.9% | 8.2% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 387th of 500 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 0% | 6.2% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 463rd of 500 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 14.6% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 437th of 501 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 403rd of 500 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White88%
- Black2%
- Hispanic0%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial9%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 227
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Family households
- 67.8%
- Married couples
- 45.8%
- Living alone
- 32.2%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 9.8%
- Male / female
- 55% / 45%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 356
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Vacant
- 36.2%
- Median year built
- 1987
- Median rooms
- 6.4
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- —
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- —
- Home value to income
- 2.3× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 70036 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $69,120 | $74,888 |
| Service | — | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $22,500 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $63,917 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $63,500 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 76.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.4%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 0%
- Households with broadband
- 76.2%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 41.9%
- No internet access
- 23.8%
- Without health insurance
- 2.4%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Barataria
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Jefferson Parish
- Center point
- 29.6846° N, 90.1318° W
- Land area
- 7.9 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Barataria (unincorporated)55% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 70036
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70181 | New Orleans, LA · PO box | 2.5 mi | — |
| 70067 | Lafitte, LA | 2.8 mi | $63,125 |
| 70037 | Belle Chasse, LA | 6.2 mi | $98,983 |
| 70072 | Marrero, LA | 8.6 mi | $54,885 |
| 70373 | Larose, LA | 12 mi | $87,143 |
| 70040 | Braithwaite, LA | 13 mi | $83,649 |
| 70058 | Harvey, LA | 13 mi | $62,416 |
| 70345 | Cut Off, LA | 14 mi | $62,216 |
| 70093 | Belle Chasse, LA · PO box | 15 mi | — |
| 70070 | Luling, LA | 15 mi | $76,539 |
| 70073 | Marrero, LA · PO box | 15 mi | — |
| 70096 | Westwego, LA · PO box | 15 mi | — |
Questions about 70036
What city is zip code 70036?
70036 is assigned to Barataria, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 70036 in?
70036 is in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of 70036?
About 544 people live in 70036, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 70036 in?
70036 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 70036?
The median household income in 70036 is $78,869.
What zip codes are near 70036?
The closest zip codes to 70036 are 70181, 70067, 70037, 70072, 70373.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 70036, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.