70032 ZIP Code — Arabi, LA

Saint Bernard County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70032 is located in Arabi, Louisiana, within Saint Bernard County. It covers approximately 2.04 square miles and serves a population of 4,296 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 504.

About ZIP code 70032

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $201,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $49,071. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 70032 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,296

population

2.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70032 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70032

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70032. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Arabi	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70117 New Orleans (2.3 mi) 70043 Chalmette (2.5 mi) 70114 New Orleans (3.6 mi) 70131 New Orleans (4.5 mi) 70116 New Orleans (4.6 mi) 70139 New Orleans (4.7 mi) 70170 New Orleans (4.8 mi) 70195 New Orleans (5.2 mi) 70145 New Orleans (5.2 mi) 70162 New Orleans (5.2 mi) 70142 New Orleans (5.2 mi) 70164 New Orleans (5.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,296
Population density	2,106 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	2.04 sq mi
Water area	0.67 sq mi
Latitude	29.9656
Longitude	-89.9895
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	504

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.0%	51.7%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	29.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	15.6%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.0%	3.2%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

4,296

Population

2,106

People per sq mi

40.5

Median age

$49,071

Median household income

$31,507

Per capita income

$201,300

Median home value

$939

Median monthly rent

71.0%

Home ownership

21.2%

Poverty rate

10.0%

Unemployment

1,593

Housing units

22.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

122

Under 5

111

144

5–9

131

144

10–14

131

104

15–19

168

20–24

153

318

25–34

290

274

35–44

250

315

45–54

286

136

55–59

123

139

60–64

127

269

65–74

245

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	934	21.7%
18 and over	3,362	78.3%
65 and over	735	17.1%
Median age	40.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62.6%

Black or African American 13.9%

Hispanic or Latino 7.8%

Two or more races 7.8%

Asian 5.2%

Other race 2.7%

Group	Count	%
White	2,918	62.6%
Black or African American	649	13.9%
Hispanic or Latino	365	7.8%
Two or more races	362	7.8%
Asian	241	5.2%
Other race	126	2.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.0%	51.7%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	29.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	15.6%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.0%	3.2%	4.7%

Under $10k 9.2%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 17.0%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 13.8%

$75k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.2%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	17.0%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	13.8%
$75k–$100k	15.3%
$100k–$150k	10.2%
$150k–$200k	6.6%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$49,071

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.7%

$50k–$100k 6.9%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$150k–$200k 27.6%

$200k–$300k 36.6%

$300k–$500k 12.8%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$201,300
Median rent / month	$939
Owner occupied	71.0%
Renter occupied	29.0%
Vacant	13.8%
Single-family detached	73.2%
Large apartment buildings	3.5%
Mobile homes	1.3%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	7.6%
1990–1999	2.8%
1980–1989	6.5%
1970–1979	14.7%
1960–1969	20.4%
1950–1959	18.2%
1940–1949	14.1%
1939 or earlier	10.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	5.9%
2 bedrooms	34.8%
3 bedrooms	47.8%
4 bedrooms	7.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.1%
1 vehicle	44.3%
2 vehicles	30.3%
3 or more	13.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	55.9%
Electricity	40.7%
Propane / LP gas	3.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	607	33.2%
Cohabiting couple	127	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	472	25.8%
Female householder, no spouse	625	34.1%
Households with children under 18	514	28.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	504	27.5%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.3%	34.4%
Married	38.0%	36.4%
Separated	4.1%	2.8%
Widowed	2.1%	9.3%
Divorced	15.5%	17.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 15.0%

HS graduate 29.2%

Some college, no degree 20.8%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 13.2%

Graduate / professional 9.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.3%
Bachelor's or higher	22.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	97	11.3%
Kindergarten	34	3.9%
Elementary school	459	53.3%
High school	122	14.2%
College / grad school	149	17.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.3%

Retail trade 14.3%

Professional & management 12.2%

Manufacturing 10.4%

Construction 7.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Public administration 5.7%

Other services 3.7%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Information 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.6%
Service	16.0%
Sales & office	16.7%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	13.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.2%
Government	17.9%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	1.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.4%
Carpool	14.2%
Public transit	2.7%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	6.1%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.0

Poverty

All people 21.2%

Under 18 years 19.7%

18 and over 21.6%

Married-couple families 14.2%

Female-led households 14.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.6%
Retirement income	17.0%
Supplemental Security	6.7%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	33.8%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	24.3%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	20.4%
No physical activity	29.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	26.9%
Fair or poor health	18.2%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	15.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	56.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.1%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	258	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.1%
Under 18	15.7%
18–64 years	18.7%
65 and over	48.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.7%
Public insurance	50.0%
No insurance	10.0%
Uninsured under 19	4.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,063	94.6%
Spanish	161	4.0%
Other Indo-European	45	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	62	1.5%
Other languages	35	0.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,889	90.5%
Born in same state	3,844	89.5%
Born in different state	3,419	79.6%
Foreign born	45	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	407	9.5%
Not a US citizen	227	55.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	366	8.5%
Italian	222	5.2%
Arab	111	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	46	1.1%
English	25	0.6%
Polish	7	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.6%
Internet access	88.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70032

What city is ZIP code 70032 in?

ZIP code 70032 is primarily assigned to Arabi, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70032 in?

ZIP code 70032 falls within Saint Bernard County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70032?

21% of residents in ZIP code 70032 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 70032?

ZIP code 70032 has an estimated population of 4,296 residents, with a density of 2,103 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 70032?

The median household income in ZIP code 70032 is $49,071, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70032?

The median home value in ZIP code 70032 is $201,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 70032 in?

ZIP code 70032 observes the CST timezone.