70040 ZIP Code — Braithwaite, LA

Plaquemines County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70040 is located in Braithwaite, Louisiana, within Plaquemines County. It covers approximately 94.79 square miles and serves a population of 963 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 504.

About ZIP code 70040

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 $107,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 50 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (21%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 70040 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

963
population
94.79
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
70040 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 70040

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70040. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Braithwaite Acceptable
Braithwaite Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
70083 Port Sulphur (12 mi) 70085 Saint Bernard (17.2 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 963
Population density 10 / sq mi
State FIPS 22
County FIPS 075
Geography
Land area 94.79 sq mi
Water area 24.68 sq mi
Latitude 29.6127
Longitude -89.6770
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 66.0% 38.9% 49.2%
$50k – $100k 17.5% 30.6% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 10.9% 24.4% 18.3%
Over $200k 5.6% 6.1% 4.7%

Demographics & statistics

963
Population
10
People per sq mi
50.2
Median age
$0
Median household income
$32,938
Per capita income
$107,700
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
89.6%
Home ownership
16.0%
Poverty rate
3.2%
Unemployment
505
Housing units
4.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
17
Under 5
15
44
10–14
41
28
15–19
27
5
20–24
4
96
25–34
90
21
35–44
20
79
45–54
75
34
55–59
31
55
60–64
52
68
65–74
63
39
75–84
36
12
85+
11
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1814314.8%
18 and over82085.2%
65 and over22923.8%
Median age50.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 49%
White 44.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Other race 2.9%
Two or more races 0.3%
GroupCount%
Black or African American48649%
White44544.9%
Hispanic or Latino292.9%
Other race292.9%
Two or more races30.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 66.0% 38.9% 49.2%
$50k – $100k 17.5% 30.6% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 10.9% 24.4% 18.3%
Over $200k 5.6% 6.1% 4.7%
Under $10k 8.3%
$10k–$15k 8.7%
$15k–$25k 3.5%
$25k–$35k 17.3%
$35k–$50k 10.2%
$50k–$75k 5.9%
$75k–$100k 36.4%
$100k–$150k 8.1%
$150k–$200k 1.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k8.3%
$10k–$15k8.7%
$15k–$25k3.5%
$25k–$35k17.3%
$35k–$50k10.2%
$50k–$75k5.9%
$75k–$100k36.4%
$100k–$150k8.1%
$150k–$200k1.6%
Median income$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.0%
$50k–$100k 23.1%
$100k–$150k 34.5%
$150k–$200k 2.7%
$200k–$300k 5.4%
$300k–$500k 15.2%
$500k–$1M 2.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$107,700
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied89.6%
Renter occupied10.4%
Vacant11.5%
Single-family detached68.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes27.5%
Median rooms5.2
Avg household size (owned)1.98

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20197.9%
2000–200930.8%
1990–199912.4%
1980–198929.5%
1970–19794.0%
1960–19695.8%
1950–19597.0%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier2.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom1.6%
2 bedrooms44.6%
3 bedrooms40.1%
4 bedrooms12.2%
5+ bedrooms1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle12.0%
1 vehicle51.8%
2 vehicles30.9%
3 or more5.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas42.5%
Electricity57.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family15531.5%
Cohabiting couple193.9%
Male householder, no spouse17535.6%
Female householder, no spouse14329.1%
Households with children under 186413.0%
Households with seniors (65+)18838.2%
Average household size1.96

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married50.2%27.0%
Married36.4%38.3%
Separated3.3%4.7%
Widowed1.7%23.7%
Divorced8.3%6.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.7%
Some HS, no diploma 6.4%
HS graduate 48.1%
Some college, no degree 25.6%
Associate's degree 5.5%
Bachelor's degree 2.2%
Graduate / professional 2.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher83.9%
Bachelor's or higher4.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school8528.7%
High school14549.0%
College / grad school6622.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 42.1%
Education & healthcare 14.5%
Public administration 9.3%
Retail trade 7.9%
Professional & management 7.2%
Other services 6.5%
Manufacturing 4.0%
Finance & real estate 4.0%
Construction 2.3%
Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts9.3%
Service17.1%
Sales & office18.2%
Natural resources & construction15.9%
Production & transportation39.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector71.5%
Government28.5%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone82.9%
Carpool13.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.7%
Work from home1.9%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)50.2

Poverty

All people 16.0%
Under 18 years 20.3%
18 and over 15.2%
Married-couple families 1.9%
Female-led households 16.9%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security37.6%
Retirement income20.3%
Supplemental Security11.2%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP15.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity45.7%
High blood pressure49.8%
High cholesterol38.8%
Diabetes20.9%
Heart disease10.3%
Stroke6.5%
Asthma11.4%
Arthritis32.3%
Kidney disease5.1%
Pulmonary disease12.1%
Cancer6.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking27.2%
Binge drinking15.1%
No physical activity41.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep41.0%
Depression25.2%
Fair or poor health30.6%
Poor mental health19.0%
Poor physical health18.1%
No health insurance19.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)81.4%
Visited dentist44.2%
Cholesterol screening89.2%
Teeth loss28.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans263.2%
Disability%
Any disability18.1%
Under 1814.0%
18–64 years15.7%
65 and over26.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance60.4%
Public insurance49.3%
No insurance4.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only93196.7%
Spanish80.9%
Other Indo-European80.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)91695.1%
Born in same state91695.1%
Born in different state90794.2%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen474.9%
Not a US citizen1327.7%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian515.3%
AncestryCount%
Arab90.9%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access51.1%
Internet access82.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70040

What city is ZIP code 70040 in?

ZIP code 70040 is primarily assigned to Braithwaite, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70040 in?

ZIP code 70040 falls within Plaquemines County, Louisiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70040?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 70040 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 70040 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70040?

16% of residents in ZIP code 70040 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 70040?

Health data for ZIP code 70040 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and diabetes (21%) and smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 70040 in?

ZIP code 70040 observes the CST timezone.

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