70036 ZIP Code — Barataria, LA

Jefferson County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70036 is located in Barataria, Louisiana, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 7.87 square miles and serves a population of 772 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 504.

About ZIP code 70036

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $167,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,313. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 44% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 70036 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

772

population

7.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70036 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70036

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70036. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Barataria	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70067 Lafitte (3.8 mi) 70037 Belle Chasse (11.7 mi) 70345 Cut Off (11.7 mi) 70072 Marrero (13.6 mi) 70143 New Orleans (15.1 mi) 70058 Harvey (17.1 mi) 70031 Ama (18 mi) 70354 Galliano (18.3 mi) 70374 Lockport (18.3 mi) 70030 Des Allemands (18.7 mi) 70056 Gretna (18.9 mi) 70094 Westwego (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	772
Population density	98 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	7.87 sq mi
Water area	0.82 sq mi
Latitude	29.6299
Longitude	-90.1323
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	48.8%	45.0%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	31.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	18.5%	19.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	5.7%	4.9%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

772

Population

People per sq mi

49.4

Median age

$55,313

Median household income

$29,305

Per capita income

$167,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.6%

Home ownership

5.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

436

Housing units

15.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	164	21.2%
18 and over	608	78.8%
65 and over	168	21.8%
Median age	49.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.9%

Two or more races 6.6%

Black or African American 1.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	702	90.9%
Two or more races	51	6.6%
Black or African American	12	1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.8%	45.0%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	31.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	18.5%	19.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	5.7%	4.9%	4.7%

$10k–$15k 6.7%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 17.2%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 11.1%

$75k–$100k 18.9%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	6.7%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	17.2%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	11.1%
$75k–$100k	18.9%
$100k–$150k	11.8%
$150k–$200k	7.7%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$55,313

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.3%

$50k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 23.3%

$200k–$300k 27.2%

$300k–$500k 9.1%

$500k–$1M 3.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$167,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.6%
Renter occupied	3.4%
Vacant	33.4%
Single-family detached	94.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.5%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.6%
2000–2009	14.1%
1990–1999	19.1%
1980–1989	3.8%
1970–1979	13.7%
1960–1969	16.6%
1950–1959	10.8%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	9.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	27.8%
3 bedrooms	57.8%
4 bedrooms	14.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	43.1%
2 vehicles	36.4%
3 or more	14.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	53.2%
Electricity	46.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	145	48.8%
Cohabiting couple	20	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	87	29.3%
Female householder, no spouse	45	15.2%
Households with children under 18	74	24.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	128	43.1%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.5%	24.3%
Married	55.0%	57.3%
Separated	3.6%	0.0%
Widowed	2.4%	7.6%
Divorced	16.6%	10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.9%

Some HS, no diploma 14.3%

HS graduate 42.1%

Some college, no degree 16.2%

Associate's degree 2.3%

Bachelor's degree 10.5%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.8%
Bachelor's or higher	15.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	3.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	98	70.5%
High school	18	12.9%
College / grad school	18	12.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.0%

Agriculture & mining 18.7%

Manufacturing 13.7%

Construction 10.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.0%

Professional & management 9.1%

Wholesale trade 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Retail trade 4.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.7%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	27.8%
Natural resources & construction	18.3%
Production & transportation	18.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.7%
Government	24.1%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	6.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.0%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	11.7%
Work from home	2.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.1

Poverty

All people 5.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.7%

Married-couple families 7.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.4%
Retirement income	47.1%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	40.5%
High cholesterol	40.4%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	19.7%
No physical activity	32.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.8%
Depression	26.1%
Fair or poor health	20.8%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	14.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	56.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	17.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	70	11.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	17.0%
65 and over	53.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.1%
Public insurance	49.5%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	717	92.9%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	772	100.0%
Born in same state	772	100.0%
Born in different state	715	92.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	89	11.5%
Italian	70	9.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	21	2.7%
English	7	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	97.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70036

What city is ZIP code 70036 in?

ZIP code 70036 is primarily assigned to Barataria, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70036 in?

ZIP code 70036 falls within Jefferson County, Louisiana.

Is ZIP code 70036 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 70036 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 70036 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 70036 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 70036 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 70036 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70036?

The median home value in ZIP code 70036 is $167,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 70036 in?

ZIP code 70036 observes the CST timezone.