Zip code 70075: Meraux, Louisiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 70075
70075 is a suburban zip code in Meraux, Louisiana (St. Bernard Parish), covering 3.4 sq mi of land. About 5,392 people live here, or 1,582 per square mile. The median resident is 36.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $73,067 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $232,600, or 3.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 84% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,130 a month.
30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.9 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; office and administrative support; and construction and repair.
How 70075 compares
- Homeownership rate84.1%87thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%136th of 492 in LA
- Poverty rate21.1%86thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%196th of 493 in LA
- Residents under 1826.5%84thU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%117th of 501 in LA
- Average commute31.9 min83rdWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min136th of 471 in LA
- 75thU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%189th of 458 in LA
- Government workers15.5%63rdU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%261st of 500 in LA
- Broadband access92.6%54thU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%79th of 492 in LA
- Population density1,582/sq mi52ndU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi65th of 501 in LA
- Veterans5.6%47thU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%257th of 501 in LA
- 46thU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%95th of 500 in LA
- Diversity index44.743rdU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.9261st of 501 in LA
- Median household income$73,06740thU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,756106th of 459 in LA
- 34thU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.495341st of 492 in LA
- 33rdU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%127th of 500 in LA
- Median gross rent$1,13031stU.S. $1,413 · LA $1,06489th of 391 in LA
- Housing vacancy4.8%31stU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%465th of 493 in LA
- Median home value$232,60029thU.S. $332,700 · LA $216,50097th of 450 in LA
- Median age36.229thU.S. 38.9 · LA 38367th of 501 in LA
- Uninsured rate4.3%25thU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%376th of 501 in LA
- 24thU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%353rd of 500 in LA
- 23rdU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%414th of 501 in LA
- Per capita income$30,87121stU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,038232nd of 501 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$39,82721stU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,701284th of 492 in LA
- Work from home6.9%16thU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%176th of 500 in LA
- 11thU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%380th of 500 in LA
- 10thU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%215th of 501 in LA
- Population5,3929thU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,961216th of 501 in LA
- 2ndU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%436th of 500 in LA
| Measure | 70075 | St. Bernard | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeownership rateStrength | 84.1% | 70.1% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 136th of 492 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 21.1% | 23% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 196th of 493 | |
| Residents under 18 | 26.5% | 25.9% | 23.5% | 22% | 117th of 501 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 31.9 min | 30.9 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 136th of 471 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 57.3% | 60.2% | 54.8% | 51.1% | 189th of 458 | |
| Government workers | 15.5% | 17.1% | 16% | 14.5% | 261st of 500 | |
| Broadband access | 92.6% | 88.5% | 86.6% | 91% | 79th of 492 | |
| Population density | 1,582/sq mi | 118/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 65th of 501 | |
| Veterans | 5.6% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 257th of 501 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.8% | 17.6% | 27% | 35.7% | 95th of 500 | |
| Diversity index | 44.7 | 61.4 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 261st of 501 | |
| Median household income | $73,067 | $58,651 | $60,756 | $80,734 | 106th of 459 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.417 | 0.480 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 341st of 492 | |
| Tech workers | 2% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 127th of 500 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,130 | $1,082 | $1,064 | $1,413 | 89th of 391 | |
| Housing vacancy | 4.8% | 11.1% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 465th of 493 | |
| Median home value | $232,600 | $202,500 | $216,500 | $332,700 | 97th of 450 | |
| Median age | 36.2 | 36.2 | 38 | 38.9 | 367th of 501 | |
| Uninsured rate | 4.3% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 376th of 501 | |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% | 7.6% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 353rd of 500 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 13% | 13.3% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 414th of 501 | |
| Per capita income | $30,871 | $30,406 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 232nd of 501 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $39,827 | $45,075 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 284th of 492 | |
| Work from home | 6.9% | 8.3% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 176th of 500 | |
| Self-employed workers | 6.2% | 8.6% | 10.6% | 10% | 380th of 500 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.7% | 5.7% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 215th of 501 | |
| Population | 5,392 | 44,419 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 216th of 501 | |
| Healthcare workers | 3.9% | 9.2% | 11% | 9.7% | 436th 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
- White72%
- Black12%
- Hispanic12%
- Asian2%
- Native American0.3%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial2%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 1,787
- Average household size
- 3
- Family households
- 78.1%
- Married couples
- 52.6%
- Living alone
- 20.6%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 5.6%
- Male / female
- 54% / 46%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,877
- Owner-occupied
- 84.1%
- Vacant
- 4.8%
- Median year built
- 1987
- Median rooms
- 5.7
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 57.3%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 31.1%
- Home value to income
- 3.2× (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 | 70075 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $46,179 | $74,888 |
| Service | $29,470 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $33,526 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $66,123 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $57,552 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 90.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.8%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 7.9%
- Households with broadband
- 92.6%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 72.9%
- No internet access
- 5.3%
- Without health insurance
- 4.3%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Meraux
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- St. Bernard Parish
- Center point
- 29.9275° N, 89.9192° W
- Land area
- 3.4 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Meraux (unincorporated)99% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 70075
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70092 | Violet, LA | 2.4 mi | $57,188 |
| 70131 | New Orleans, LA | 2.8 mi | $62,389 |
| 70043 | Chalmette, LA | 3.4 mi | $55,068 |
| 70044 | Chalmette, LA · PO box | 3.4 mi | — |
| 70032 | Arabi, LA | 4.9 mi | $56,813 |
| 70093 | Belle Chasse, LA · PO box | 6.6 mi | — |
| 70114 | New Orleans, LA | 6.8 mi | $43,493 |
| 70056 | Gretna, LA | 7 mi | $59,027 |
| 70117 | New Orleans, LA | 7.2 mi | $45,764 |
| 70127 | New Orleans, LA | 7.7 mi | $40,765 |
| 70053 | Gretna, LA | 8 mi | $39,950 |
| 70054 | Gretna, LA · PO box | 8.1 mi | — |
Zip codes like 70075 elsewhere
Questions about 70075
What city is zip code 70075?
70075 is assigned to Meraux, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 70075 in?
70075 is in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of 70075?
About 5,392 people live in 70075, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 70075 in?
70075 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 70075?
The median household income in 70075 is $73,067.
What zip codes are near 70075?
The closest zip codes to 70075 are 70092, 70131, 70043, 70044, 70032.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 70075, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.