Zip code 70083: Port Sulphur, Louisiana

Q: What city is zip code 70083?

70083 is assigned to Port Sulphur, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 70083 in?

70083 is in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana.

Q: What is the population of 70083?

About 2,317 people live in 70083, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 70083?

The median household income in 70083 is $53,100.

Q: What zip codes are near 70083?

The closest zip codes to 70083 are 70082, 70040, 70050, 70037, 70181.

Residential delivery areaPlaquemines ParishCentral Time

Population

2,317

Median household income

$53K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$85K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

34.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

129 sq mi

18 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 70083

70083 is a rural zip code in Port Sulphur, Louisiana (Plaquemines Parish), covering 129 sq mi of land. About 2,317 people live here, or 18 per square mile. The median resident is 34.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $53,100 a year, 34% below the national median of $80,734. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $84,500, or 1.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 88% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.3 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in police and fire protection; transportation and moving goods; and cleaning and personal care.

How 70083 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Government workers37.3%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · LA 16%26th of 500 in LA
Homeownership rate88.2%
94th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%79th of 492 in LA
Uninsured rate16.8%
91st
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%24th of 501 in LA
Unemployment rate8.3%
88th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%149th of 500 in LA
Residents under 1827%
86th
U.S. 22% · LA 23.5%100th of 501 in LA
Housing vacancy14.3%
85th
U.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%288th of 493 in LA
Diversity index64.9
83rd
U.S. 61.4 · LA 58.925th of 501 in LA
Average commute28.3 min
64th
U.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min219th of 471 in LA
Residents 65 and older15.7%
43rd
U.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%320th of 501 in LA
Poverty rate8.2%
33rd
U.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%426th of 493 in LA
Income inequality (Gini)0.411
29th
U.S. 0.483 · LA 0.495363rd of 492 in LA
Median earnings per worker$41,111
25th
U.S. $49,666 · LA $43,701259th of 492 in LA
Median age34.5
18th
U.S. 38.9 · LA 38415th of 501 in LA
Veterans2.8%
14th
U.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%429th of 501 in LA
Median household income$53,100
12th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,756253rd of 459 in LA
Per capita income$24,026
7th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,038382nd of 501 in LA
Foreign-born residents0.9%
5th
U.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%282nd of 501 in LA
Population2,317
4th
U.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,961308th of 501 in LA
Broadband access78.5%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%348th of 492 in LA
Population density18/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi403rd of 501 in LA
Median home value$84,500
1st
U.S. $332,700 · LA $216,500408th of 450 in LA
Bachelor's degree or higher7.2%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%449th of 500 in LA
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%468th of 500 in LA
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%443rd of 458 in LA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%431st of 500 in LA
Healthcare workers2%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · LA 11%457th of 500 in LA
Self-employed workers1.9%
1st
U.S. 10% · LA 10.6%453rd of 500 in LA

Measure	70083	Plaquemines	LA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in LA
Government workers	37.3%	19.2%	16%	14.5%	99th	26th of 500
Homeownership rateStrength	88.2%	75.8%	67.4%	65.2%	94th	79th of 492
Uninsured rateWeakness	16.8%	6.5%	7.8%	8.4%	91st	24th of 501
Unemployment rateWeakness	8.3%	4.2%	6.3%	5.2%	88th	149th of 500
Residents under 18	27%	24.6%	23.5%	22%	86th	100th of 501
Housing vacancy	14.3%	15.6%	14.4%	10.1%	85th	288th of 493
Diversity index	64.9	59.7	58.9	61.4	83rd	25th of 501
Average commute	28.3 min	25.8 min	25.7 min	26.4 min	64th	219th of 471
Residents 65 and older	15.7%	14.1%	16.7%	17.2%	43rd	320th of 501
Poverty rate	8.2%	12.9%	18.9%	12.5%	33rd	426th of 493
Income inequality (Gini)	0.411	0.413	0.495	0.483	29th	363rd of 492
Median earnings per worker	$41,111	$50,106	$43,701	$49,666	25th	259th of 492
Median age	34.5	37.5	38	38.9	18th	415th of 501
Veterans	2.8%	7.4%	6.1%	6.2%	14th	429th of 501
Median household incomeWeakness	$53,100	$86,315	$60,756	$80,734	12th	253rd of 459
Per capita incomeWeakness	$24,026	$36,458	$35,038	$44,673	7th	382nd of 501
Foreign-born residents	0.9%	5.9%	4.9%	14.1%	5th	282nd of 501
Population	2,317	22,803	4,611,961	334,922,499	4th	308th of 501
Broadband accessWeakness	78.5%	88.5%	86.6%	91%	3rd	348th of 492
Population density	18/sq mi	29/sq mi	107/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	403rd of 501
Median home value	$84,500	$282,900	$216,500	$332,700	1st	408th of 450
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	7.2%	21.5%	27%	35.7%	1st	449th of 500
Work from home	0%	5.9%	8.1%	15.1%	1st	468th of 500
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	54.3%	54.8%	51.1%	1st	443rd of 458
Tech workers	0%	1.6%	1.9%	3.8%	1st	431st of 500
Healthcare workers	2%	9.4%	11%	9.7%	1st	457th of 500
Self-employed workers	1.9%	9.6%	10.6%	10%	1st	453rd 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

Under 5

19%

5–17

16%

18–24

25–34

35–44

16%

45–54

11%

55–64

12%

65–74

75+

Median age

34.5

Under 18

27%

65 and over

15.7%

Race and ethnicity

White15%
Black54%
Hispanic2%
Asian7%
Native American3%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.7%
Multiracial19%

Diversity index

64.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

88.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

80%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

10%

Other

0.6%

Households

Households: 778
Average household size: 3
Family households: 74.4%
Married couples: 37.8%
Living alone: 24.6%
Veterans (of adults): 2.8%
Male / female: 58% / 42%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

16%

$25–50k

24%

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

17%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

70083

$53,100

Plaquemines

$86,315

Louisiana

$60,756

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$24,026

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

8.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

10.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.411

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

70083

$84,500

Plaquemines

$282,900

Louisiana

$216,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

70083

—

Plaquemines

$1,573

Louisiana

$1,064

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

16%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

81%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 908
Owner-occupied: 88.2%
Vacant: 14.3%
Median year built: 2006
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 1.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

88%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

39%

20–29

30–44

16%

45–59

26%

60+

Average commute

28.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

8.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

50.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Police and fire

22%

Transportation and moving

12%

Cleaning and personal care

11%

Food service

Legal and social services

Construction and repair

Sales

Production

Office and admin

Management

Education

Business and finance

Healthcare

Farming, fishing and forestry

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Public administration

21%

Admin, support and management

14%

Education

11%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

10%

Restaurants and hotels

Agriculture and mining

Retail

Finance, insurance and real estate

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Health care and social assistance

Construction

Arts and recreation

Other services

Information

Median earnings per worker

$41,111

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

1.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

37.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

0.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	70083	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$57,685	$74,888
Service	$32,132	$26,804
Sales and office	$35,688	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$127,908	$49,199
Production and transportation	$30,074	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

20%

High school

53%

Some college

16%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 79.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.1%
Households with broadband: 78.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 25.4%
No internet access: 21.3%
Without health insurance: 16.8%
Limited-English households: 1.3%

Geography

City (USPS): Port Sulphur
State: Louisiana
County: Plaquemines Parish
Center point: 29.5119° N, 89.8437° W
Land area: 129 sq mi
Water area: 56 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Port Sulphur (unincorporated)4% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 70083

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
70082	Pointe A La Hache, LA	6.8 mi	674	—	$36,800
70040	Braithwaite, LA	17 mi	1,056	$83,649	$159,100
70050	Empire, LA	17 mi	0	—	—
70037	Belle Chasse, LA	18 mi	16,639	$98,983	$385,200
70181	New Orleans, LA · PO box	19 mi	—	—	—
70067	Lafitte, LA	21 mi	2,754	$63,125	$212,300
70036	Barataria, LA	21 mi	544	$78,869	$181,500
70085	Saint Bernard, LA	22 mi	4,736	$55,167	$156,600
70358	Grand Isle, LA	23 mi	623	—	$269,500
70345	Cut Off, LA	24 mi	8,344	$62,216	$164,500
70093	Belle Chasse, LA · PO box	25 mi	—	—	—
70041	Buras, LA	26 mi	1,747	$34,615	$65,600

Questions about 70083

What city is zip code 70083?

70083 is assigned to Port Sulphur, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 70083 in?

70083 is in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana.

What is the population of 70083?

About 2,317 people live in 70083, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 70083 in?

70083 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 70083?

The median household income in 70083 is $53,100.

What zip codes are near 70083?

The closest zip codes to 70083 are 70082, 70040, 70050, 70037, 70181.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 70083, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.