70039 ZIP Code — Boutte, LA

Saint Charles County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70039 is located in Boutte, Louisiana, within Saint Charles County. It covers approximately 13.40 square miles and serves a population of 2,240 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 985.

About ZIP code 70039

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $238,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $74,034. 40% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 70039 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,240

population

13.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70039 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70039

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70039. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Boutte	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70070 Luling (2.5 mi) 70080 Paradis (2.8 mi) 70057 Hahnville (5.9 mi) 70047 Destrehan (7.5 mi) 70031 Ama (7.6 mi) 70030 Des Allemands (7.8 mi) 70087 Saint Rose (8.6 mi) 70062 Kenner (10.9 mi) 70094 Westwego (11.5 mi) 70123 New Orleans (12.1 mi) 70049 Edgard (12.4 mi) 70079 Norco (14.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,240
Population density	167 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	13.40 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	29.8888
Longitude	-90.3952
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	30.8%	37.0%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	51.6%	28.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	28.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	4.7%	6.1%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,240

Population

167

People per sq mi

39.1

Median age

$74,034

Median household income

$30,731

Per capita income

$238,300

Median home value

$1,164

Median monthly rent

70.5%

Home ownership

16.2%

Poverty rate

12.6%

Unemployment

643

Housing units

15.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

124

Under 5

103

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

155

25–34

129

164

35–44

136

175

45–54

145

55–59

60–64

120

65–74

100

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	599	26.7%
18 and over	1,641	73.3%
65 and over	342	15.3%
Median age	39.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 61.1%

White 32.5%

Two or more races 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Other race 1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,397	61.1%
White	743	32.5%
Two or more races	78	3.4%
Hispanic or Latino	45	2%
Other race	22	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.8%	37.0%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	51.6%	28.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	28.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	4.7%	6.1%	4.7%

Under $10k 19.7%

$15k–$25k 3.6%

$25k–$35k 2.0%

$35k–$50k 10.7%

$50k–$75k 15.0%

$75k–$100k 24.3%

$100k–$150k 7.2%

$150k–$200k 13.3%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	19.7%
$15k–$25k	3.6%
$25k–$35k	2.0%
$35k–$50k	10.7%
$50k–$75k	15.0%
$75k–$100k	24.3%
$100k–$150k	7.2%
$150k–$200k	13.3%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$74,034

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.0%

$50k–$100k 6.3%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k–$300k 33.0%

$300k–$500k 33.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$238,300
Median rent / month	$1,164
Owner occupied	70.5%
Renter occupied	29.5%
Vacant	8.0%
Single-family detached	65.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.5%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.7%
2000–2009	37.1%
1990–1999	18.9%
1980–1989	21.2%
1970–1979	10.1%
1960–1969	9.8%
1950–1959	1.8%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.6%
2 bedrooms	22.3%
3 bedrooms	53.1%
4 bedrooms	20.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.2%
1 vehicle	23.9%
2 vehicles	46.9%
3 or more	18.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.8%
Electricity	67.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	385	47.5%
Cohabiting couple	22	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	315	38.8%
Female householder, no spouse	89	11.0%
Households with children under 18	288	35.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	254	31.3%
Average household size	2.76

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.2%	34.4%
Married	40.5%	51.8%
Separated	5.0%	1.0%
Widowed	11.7%	0.0%
Divorced	10.7%	12.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 7.5%

HS graduate 29.5%

Some college, no degree 31.0%

Associate's degree 14.6%

Bachelor's degree 12.8%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.6%
Bachelor's or higher	15.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	107	19.9%
Kindergarten	50	9.3%
Elementary school	219	40.6%
High school	108	20.0%
College / grad school	55	10.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.6%

Retail trade 23.2%

Construction 15.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.2%

Transportation & utilities 11.6%

Manufacturing 3.0%

Professional & management 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Other services 2.0%

Finance & real estate 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.5%
Service	14.1%
Sales & office	24.1%
Natural resources & construction	17.0%
Production & transportation	19.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.3%
Government	13.1%
Self-employed	1.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.8%
Carpool	9.1%
Public transit	1.8%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	1.0%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.0

Poverty

All people 16.2%

Under 18 years 27.9%

18 and over 11.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 51.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.8%
Retirement income	33.4%
Supplemental Security	7.4%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.8%
High blood pressure	40.0%
High cholesterol	31.9%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	23.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	4.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	32.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.5%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	20.3%
Poor mental health	18.3%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	16.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	52.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	19.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	217	13.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.7%
Under 18	21.9%
18–64 years	21.4%
65 and over	35.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.5%
Public insurance	47.7%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,013	89.9%
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)	2,199	98.2%
Born in same state	2,173	97.0%
Born in different state	1,776	79.3%
Foreign born	26	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	41	1.8%
Not a US citizen	41	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	107	4.8%
Italian	79	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	9	0.4%
French	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.2%
Internet access	82.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70039

What city is ZIP code 70039 in?

ZIP code 70039 is primarily assigned to Boutte, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70039 in?

ZIP code 70039 falls within Saint Charles County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70039?

16% of residents in ZIP code 70039 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 70039 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 70039 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 70039 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 70039 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 70039?

ZIP code 70039 has an estimated population of 2,240 residents, with a density of 167 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 70039 in?

ZIP code 70039 observes the CST timezone.