Zip code 70040: Braithwaite, Louisiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 70040
70040 is a rural zip code in Braithwaite, Louisiana (Plaquemines Parish), covering 95 sq mi of land. About 1,056 people live here, or 11 per square mile. The median resident is 50.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $83,649 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $159,100, or 1.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 98% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 41.3 minutes each way, and 2% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; police and fire protection; and office and administrative support.
How 70040 compares
- 99thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%19th of 492 in LA
- Government workers32.7%99thU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%36th of 500 in LA
- Average commute41.3 min98thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min29th of 471 in LA
- Median age50.195thU.S. 38.9 · LA 3863rd of 501 in LA
- 95thU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%53rd of 501 in LA
- Housing vacancy10.6%74thU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%367th of 493 in LA
- Diversity index52.857thU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.9165th of 501 in LA
- Median household income$83,64955thU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,75666th of 459 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$45,83343rdU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,701168th of 492 in LA
- Veterans5.2%41stU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%279th of 501 in LA
- Broadband access90.8%40thU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%110th of 492 in LA
- Per capita income$35,58336thU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,038141st of 501 in LA
- Poverty rate6.9%24thU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%440th of 493 in LA
- 18thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%368th of 500 in LA
- Median home value$159,10012thU.S. $332,700 · LA $216,500242nd of 450 in LA
- 10thU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%222nd of 501 in LA
- 8thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%302nd of 500 in LA
- Uninsured rate2.4%8thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%447th of 501 in LA
- Residents under 1814.4%7thU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%433rd of 501 in LA
- Population1,0561stU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,961380th of 501 in LA
- Population density11/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi455th of 501 in LA
- Work from home1.6%1stU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%396th of 500 in LA
- 1stStrengthU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%442nd of 458 in LA
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%429th of 500 in LA
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%456th of 500 in LA
- 1stU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%441st of 500 in LA
- 1stStrengthU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.495455th of 492 in LA
| Measure | 70040 | Plaquemines | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeownership rateStrength | 98% | 75.8% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 19th of 492 | |
| Government workers | 32.7% | 19.2% | 16% | 14.5% | 36th of 500 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 41.3 min | 25.8 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 29th of 471 | |
| Median age | 50.1 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.9 | 63rd of 501 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 27.2% | 14.1% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 53rd of 501 | |
| Housing vacancy | 10.6% | 15.6% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 367th of 493 | |
| Diversity index | 52.8 | 59.7 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 165th of 501 | |
| Median household income | $83,649 | $86,315 | $60,756 | $80,734 | 66th of 459 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $45,833 | $50,106 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 168th of 492 | |
| Veterans | 5.2% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 279th of 501 | |
| Broadband access | 90.8% | 88.5% | 86.6% | 91% | 110th of 492 | |
| Per capita income | $35,583 | $36,458 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 141st of 501 | |
| Poverty rate | 6.9% | 12.9% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 440th of 493 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 3.1% | 4.2% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 368th of 500 | |
| Median home value | $159,100 | $282,900 | $216,500 | $332,700 | 242nd of 450 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.6% | 5.9% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 222nd of 501 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 14.4% | 21.5% | 27% | 35.7% | 302nd of 500 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 2.4% | 6.5% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 447th of 501 | |
| Residents under 18 | 14.4% | 24.6% | 23.5% | 22% | 433rd of 501 | |
| Population | 1,056 | 22,803 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 380th of 501 | |
| Population density | 11/sq mi | 29/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 455th of 501 | |
| Work from home | 1.6% | 5.9% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 396th of 500 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 0% | 54.3% | 54.8% | 51.1% | 442nd of 458 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 429th of 500 | |
| Healthcare workers | 2.4% | 9.4% | 11% | 9.7% | 456th of 500 | |
| Self-employed workers | 2.6% | 9.6% | 10.6% | 10% | 441st of 500 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.318 | 0.413 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 455th of 492 |
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
- White29%
- Black62%
- Hispanic7%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial2%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 455
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Family households
- 56.7%
- Married couples
- 43.5%
- Living alone
- 35.2%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 5.2%
- Male / female
- 51% / 49%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 509
- Owner-occupied
- 98%
- Vacant
- 10.6%
- Median year built
- 1989
- Median rooms
- 5.3
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 0%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- 1.9× (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 | 70040 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $50,313 | $74,888 |
| Service | $38,209 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $39,479 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | — | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $90,625 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 91.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.4%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 6%
- Households with broadband
- 90.8%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 53.8%
- No internet access
- 9.2%
- Without health insurance
- 2.4%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Braithwaite
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Plaquemines Parish
- Center point
- 29.7402° N, 89.9226° W
- Land area
- 95 sq mi
- Water area
- 25 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
70040 spans 2 counties
- Plaquemines Parish99% of land
- St. Bernard Parish1% of land
Zip codes near 70040
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70037 | Belle Chasse, LA | 7 mi | $98,983 |
| 70093 | Belle Chasse, LA · PO box | 8.9 mi | — |
| 70067 | Lafitte, LA | 11 mi | $63,125 |
| 70181 | New Orleans, LA · PO box | 11 mi | — |
| 70092 | Violet, LA | 11 mi | $57,188 |
| 70085 | Saint Bernard, LA | 11 mi | $55,167 |
| 70131 | New Orleans, LA | 12 mi | $62,389 |
| 70056 | Gretna, LA | 12 mi | $59,027 |
| 70058 | Harvey, LA | 12 mi | $62,416 |
| 70075 | Meraux, LA | 13 mi | $73,067 |
| 70036 | Barataria, LA | 13 mi | $78,869 |
| 70072 | Marrero, LA | 14 mi | $54,885 |
Zip codes like 70040 elsewhere
Questions about 70040
What city is zip code 70040?
70040 is assigned to Braithwaite, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 70040 in?
70040 is mostly in Plaquemines Parish, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 70040?
About 1,056 people live in 70040, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 70040 in?
70040 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 70040?
The median household income in 70040 is $83,649.
What zip codes are near 70040?
The closest zip codes to 70040 are 70037, 70093, 70067, 70181, 70092.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 70040, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.