70342 ZIP Code — Berwick, LA

Saint Mary County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70342 is located in Berwick, Louisiana, within Saint Mary County. It covers approximately 7.46 square miles and serves a population of 4,786 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 985.

About ZIP code 70342

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $158,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,083. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 70342 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,786

population

7.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70342 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70342

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70342. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Berwick	Acceptable
Berwick	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70356 Gibson (7.9 mi) 70392 Patterson (9.7 mi) 70380 Morgan City (11.8 mi) 70372 Labadieville (17.7 mi) 70395 Schriever (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,786
Population density	642 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	7.46 sq mi
Water area	1.12 sq mi
Latitude	29.6352
Longitude	-91.1731
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	985

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.0%	59.3%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	22.9%	26.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	12.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	4.5%	2.2%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

4,786

Population

642

People per sq mi

34.6

Median age

$52,083

Median household income

$27,918

Per capita income

$158,400

Median home value

$497

Median monthly rent

76.7%

Home ownership

24.3%

Poverty rate

10.3%

Unemployment

1,612

Housing units

22.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

245

Under 5

268

131

5–9

144

206

10–14

226

162

15–19

177

149

20–24

162

265

25–34

289

203

35–44

222

305

45–54

333

128

55–59

139

202

60–64

220

135

65–74

147

129

75–84

141

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,441	30.1%
18 and over	3,345	69.9%
65 and over	610	12.7%
Median age	34.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.3%

Black or African American 11.9%

Two or more races 5.6%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Other race 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,824	77.3%
Black or African American	588	11.9%
Two or more races	278	5.6%
Hispanic or Latino	163	3.3%
Other race	85	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.0%	59.3%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	22.9%	26.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	12.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	4.5%	2.2%	4.7%

Under $10k 8.7%

$10k–$15k 12.1%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 8.6%

$50k–$75k 10.4%

$75k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 6.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.7%
$10k–$15k	12.1%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	8.6%
$50k–$75k	10.4%
$75k–$100k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	18.2%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	6.6%
Median income	$52,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.2%

$50k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 15.7%

$200k–$300k 18.0%

$300k–$500k 10.8%

$500k–$1M 6.5%

$1M+ 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$158,400
Median rent / month	$497
Owner occupied	76.7%
Renter occupied	23.3%
Vacant	13.2%
Single-family detached	64.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	17.6%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.1%
2000–2009	15.9%
1990–1999	8.1%
1980–1989	17.3%
1970–1979	23.9%
1960–1969	13.6%
1950–1959	8.2%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	4.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	9.0%
2 bedrooms	30.7%
3 bedrooms	44.2%
4 bedrooms	12.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.8%
1 vehicle	44.0%
2 vehicles	36.6%
3 or more	11.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.6%
Electricity	74.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	750	42.8%
Cohabiting couple	165	9.4%
Male householder, no spouse	117	6.7%
Female householder, no spouse	722	41.2%
Households with children under 18	623	35.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	518	29.5%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.6%	29.8%
Married	50.6%	42.2%
Separated	3.3%	2.4%
Widowed	2.6%	9.3%
Divorced	3.8%	16.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.6%

Some HS, no diploma 15.7%

HS graduate 33.7%

Some college, no degree 12.9%

Associate's degree 7.0%

Bachelor's degree 13.1%

Graduate / professional 9.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.8%
Bachelor's or higher	22.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	102	8.4%
Kindergarten	113	9.3%
Elementary school	522	43.0%
High school	353	29.1%
College / grad school	125	10.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.6%

Retail trade 13.4%

Manufacturing 11.1%

Agriculture & mining 7.5%

Construction 6.1%

Other services 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Professional & management 4.1%

Public administration 3.6%

Information 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.9%
Service	13.3%
Sales & office	33.8%
Natural resources & construction	2.3%
Production & transportation	19.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.7%
Government	13.8%
Self-employed	2.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.8%
Carpool	8.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	0.4%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.8

Poverty

All people 24.3%

Under 18 years 21.6%

18 and over 25.4%

Married-couple families 9.9%

Female-led households 42.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.3%
Retirement income	12.0%
Supplemental Security	13.2%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	37.1%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	25.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.7%
Binge drinking	19.9%
No physical activity	32.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	28.2%
Fair or poor health	22.3%
Poor mental health	19.7%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	17.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	51.1%
Cholesterol screening	86.6%
Teeth loss	22.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	193	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.8%
Under 18	6.2%
18–64 years	13.0%
65 and over	43.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.2%
Public insurance	52.2%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,273	89.3%
Spanish	63	1.5%
Other Indo-European	63	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,737	99.0%
Born in same state	4,734	98.9%
Born in different state	4,200	87.8%
Foreign born	3	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	49	1.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	478	10%
French	292	6.1%
Italian	233	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	134	2.8%
English	30	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.6%
Internet access	85.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70342

What city is ZIP code 70342 in?

ZIP code 70342 is primarily assigned to Berwick, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70342 in?

ZIP code 70342 falls within Saint Mary County, Louisiana.

Is ZIP code 70342 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 70342 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70342?

24% of residents in ZIP code 70342 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70342?

The median home value in ZIP code 70342 is $158,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 70342?

ZIP code 70342 has an estimated population of 4,786 residents, with a density of 641 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 70342 in?

ZIP code 70342 observes the CST timezone.