Zip code 70392: Patterson, Louisiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 70392
70392 is a small-town zip code in Patterson, Louisiana (St. Mary Parish), covering 37 sq mi of land. About 8,173 people live here, or 222 per square mile. The median resident is 39.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $57,959 a year, 28% below the national median of $80,734. 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $159,100, or 2.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 67% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $861 a month.
10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27.3 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; transportation and moving goods; and office and administrative support.
How 70392 compares
- 92ndWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%127th of 458 in LA
- 89thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%143rd of 500 in LA
- Residents under 1827.7%89thU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%87th of 501 in LA
- Housing vacancy13.7%84thU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%302nd of 493 in LA
- Poverty rate19.4%83rdWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%222nd of 493 in LA
- 69thU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%177th of 501 in LA
- Diversity index57.366thU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.9100th of 501 in LA
- 66thU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%51st of 492 in LA
- 59thU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%234th of 500 in LA
- Average commute27.3 min58thU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min248th of 471 in LA
- Median age39.453rdU.S. 38.9 · LA 38254th of 501 in LA
- 52ndU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%244th of 501 in LA
- Veterans6%52ndU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%228th of 501 in LA
- 46thU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%286th of 500 in LA
- Homeownership rate66.6%45thU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%356th of 492 in LA
- 41stU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.495322nd of 492 in LA
- Tech workers2.1%35thU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%121st of 500 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$43,23733rdU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,701219th of 492 in LA
- Government workers11.5%31stU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%384th of 500 in LA
- Work from home8.9%28thU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%115th of 500 in LA
- Population density222/sq mi22ndU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi170th of 501 in LA
- Median household income$57,95918thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,756217th of 459 in LA
- Per capita income$28,03714thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,038294th of 501 in LA
- Population8,17313thU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,961172nd of 501 in LA
- Median home value$159,10012thU.S. $332,700 · LA $216,500244th of 450 in LA
- 11thU.S. $1,413 · LA $1,064218th of 391 in LA
- 11thU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%207th of 501 in LA
- 2ndWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%399th of 500 in LA
| Measure | 70392 | St. Mary | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 64.4% | 50.5% | 54.8% | 51.1% | 127th of 458 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 8.5% | 5.4% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 143rd of 500 | |
| Residents under 18 | 27.7% | 24.5% | 23.5% | 22% | 87th of 501 | |
| Housing vacancy | 13.7% | 18% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 302nd of 493 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 19.4% | 20.8% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 222nd of 493 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 19.3% | 18.3% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 177th of 501 | |
| Diversity index | 57.3 | 61.9 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 100th of 501 | |
| Broadband access | 94% | 87.4% | 86.6% | 91% | 51st of 492 | |
| Self-employed workers | 10% | 9.9% | 10.6% | 10% | 234th of 500 | |
| Average commute | 27.3 min | 23.2 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 248th of 471 | |
| Median age | 39.4 | 39.7 | 38 | 38.9 | 254th of 501 | |
| Uninsured rate | 7% | 8.5% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 244th of 501 | |
| Veterans | 6% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 228th of 501 | |
| Healthcare workers | 9.2% | 7.7% | 11% | 9.7% | 286th of 500 | |
| Homeownership rate | 66.6% | 68.6% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 356th of 492 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.425 | 0.473 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 322nd of 492 | |
| Tech workers | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 121st of 500 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $43,237 | $38,956 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 219th of 492 | |
| Government workers | 11.5% | 14% | 16% | 14.5% | 384th of 500 | |
| Work from home | 8.9% | 5.5% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 115th of 500 | |
| Population density | 222/sq mi | 86/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 170th of 501 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $57,959 | $52,576 | $60,756 | $80,734 | 217th of 459 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $28,037 | $28,265 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 294th of 501 | |
| Population | 8,173 | 47,828 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 172nd of 501 | |
| Median home value | $159,100 | $138,900 | $216,500 | $332,700 | 244th of 450 | |
| Median gross rent | $861 | $848 | $1,064 | $1,413 | 218th of 391 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.8% | 5% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 207th of 501 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 10% | 13.6% | 27% | 35.7% | 399th 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
- White55%
- Black35%
- Hispanic3%
- Asian0.5%
- Native American0.3%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.9%
- Multiracial6%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 3,056
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Family households
- 66.6%
- Married couples
- 39.6%
- Living alone
- 29%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 6%
- Male / female
- 45% / 55%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 3,542
- Owner-occupied
- 66.6%
- Vacant
- 13.7%
- Median year built
- 1984
- Median rooms
- 5
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 64.4%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 33.7%
- Home value to income
- 2.7× (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 | 70392 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $50,739 | $74,888 |
| Service | $26,056 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $35,618 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $54,211 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $52,667 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 80.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 1.6%
- Households with broadband
- 94%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 76.3%
- No internet access
- 6%
- Without health insurance
- 7%
- Limited-English households
- 0.9%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Patterson
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- St. Mary Parish
- Center point
- 29.6994° N, 91.3185° W
- Land area
- 37 sq mi
- Water area
- 9.4 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Patterson7% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 70392
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70381 | Morgan City, LA · PO box | 3.6 mi | — |
| 70342 | Berwick, LA | 4.8 mi | $51,580 |
| 70522 | Centerville, LA | 7.8 mi | $26,321 |
| 70540 | Garden City, LA · PO box | 9.9 mi | — |
| 70538 | Franklin, LA | 13 mi | $52,407 |
| 70340 | Amelia, LA | 13 mi | — |
| 70380 | Morgan City, LA | 13 mi | $54,595 |
| 70339 | Pierre Part, LA | 16 mi | $51,659 |
| 70523 | Charenton, LA | 17 mi | $63,408 |
| 70514 | Baldwin, LA | 18 mi | $31,817 |
| 70372 | Labadieville, LA | 21 mi | $40,659 |
| 70356 | Gibson, LA | 21 mi | $32,756 |
Zip codes like 70392 elsewhere
Questions about 70392
What city is zip code 70392?
70392 is assigned to Patterson, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 70392 in?
70392 is in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of 70392?
About 8,173 people live in 70392, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 70392 in?
70392 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 70392?
The median household income in 70392 is $57,959.
What zip codes are near 70392?
The closest zip codes to 70392 are 70381, 70342, 70522, 70540, 70538.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 70392, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.