70040 ZIP Code – Braithwaite, Louisiana
70040 is a small ZIP code in Braithwaite, Louisiana, part of Plaquemines Parish with a population of approximately 963 residents. At $107,700, median home values run well below the national average, with 98.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). Housing consists of 77% single-family (increasing). Unemployment stands at 3.1%, which is below the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 9.5%, below the national average.
About 11.1% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. The median age is 53.7, above the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 70037, 70092, 70085.
ZIP Code 70040 Data
Population
963
Median Household Income
Not provided
Median Home Value
$107,700
Median Rent
Not provided
Median Age
53.7
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
Poverty Rate
9.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.1%
County
Plaquemines Parish
State
Louisiana
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ZIP 70040 vs. Louisiana vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 70040 | LA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 963 | 8,866 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | — | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $107k | $164k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $879 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 53.7 | 40.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% | 6.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.5% | 20.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 11.1% | 19.5% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 70037 – Belle Chasse
- 70092 – Violet
- 70085 – Saint Bernard
- 70131 – New Orleans
- 70056 – Gretna
- 70067 – Lafitte
- 70058 – Harvey
- 70075 – Meraux
- 70036 – Barataria
- 70072 – Marrero
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70037 | BELLE CHASSE | 17,071 | $85,828 |
| 70092 | VIOLET | 7,134 | $65,855 |
| 70085 | SAINT BERNARD | 5,085 | $44,522 |
| 70131 | NEW ORLEANS | 25,749 | $60,157 |
| 70056 | GRETNA | 42,627 | $62,092 |