70041 ZIP Code — Buras, LA

Plaquemines County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70041 is located in Buras, Louisiana, within Plaquemines County. It covers approximately 30.55 square miles and serves a population of 2,588 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 504.

About ZIP code 70041

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 $69,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $32,981. Poverty affects 41% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 51 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 70041 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,588
population
30.55
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
70041 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 70041

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City Status
Buras Acceptable
Buras Preferred
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,588
Population density 85 / sq mi
State FIPS 22
County FIPS 075
Geography
Land area 30.55 sq mi
Water area 13.13 sq mi
Latitude 29.3218
Longitude -89.5172
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 59.8% 38.9% 49.2%
$50k – $100k 26.9% 30.6% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 9.8% 24.4% 18.3%
Over $200k 3.4% 6.1% 4.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,588
Population
85
People per sq mi
39.9
Median age
$32,981
Median household income
$22,387
Per capita income
$69,800
Median home value
$936
Median monthly rent
86.9%
Home ownership
40.5%
Poverty rate
2.4%
Unemployment
1,332
Housing units
4.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
46
Under 5
51
123
5–9
135
90
10–14
99
65
15–19
70
82
20–24
90
159
25–34
174
79
35–44
87
211
45–54
230
86
55–59
94
130
60–64
141
126
65–74
138
35
75–84
38
4
85+
5
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1861923.9%
18 and over1,96976.1%
65 and over34613.4%
Median age39.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 53.3%
Asian 20.7%
Black or African American 15.1%
Two or more races 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Other race 0.6%
GroupCount%
White1,40553.3%
Asian54620.7%
Black or African American39815.1%
Two or more races1636.2%
Hispanic or Latino461.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native381.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander230.9%
Other race150.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 59.8% 38.9% 49.2%
$50k – $100k 26.9% 30.6% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 9.8% 24.4% 18.3%
Over $200k 3.4% 6.1% 4.7%
Under $10k 21.5%
$10k–$15k 2.2%
$15k–$25k 15.5%
$25k–$35k 18.6%
$35k–$50k 6.7%
$50k–$75k 11.5%
$75k–$100k 9.9%
$100k–$150k 5.8%
$150k–$200k 4.4%
$200k+ 3.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k21.5%
$10k–$15k2.2%
$15k–$25k15.5%
$25k–$35k18.6%
$35k–$50k6.7%
$50k–$75k11.5%
$75k–$100k9.9%
$100k–$150k5.8%
$150k–$200k4.4%
$200k+3.7%
Median income$32,981

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 40.9%
$50k–$100k 23.5%
$100k–$150k 13.6%
$150k–$200k 5.2%
$200k–$300k 5.6%
$300k–$500k 7.9%
$500k–$1M 3.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$69,800
Median rent / month$936
Owner occupied86.9%
Renter occupied13.1%
Vacant27.4%
Single-family detached27.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes69.3%
Median rooms4.6
Avg household size (owned)2.41

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201915.3%
2000–200963.9%
1990–19993.3%
1980–19895.5%
1970–19794.0%
1960–19692.9%
1950–19593.5%
1940–19491.8%
1939 or earlier0.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom8.6%
2 bedrooms21.5%
3 bedrooms52.4%
4 bedrooms14.5%
5+ bedrooms3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle11.3%
1 vehicle37.4%
2 vehicles30.5%
3 or more20.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas8.1%
Electricity91.5%
Propane / LP gas0.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family42239.5%
Cohabiting couple514.8%
Male householder, no spouse27525.7%
Female householder, no spouse32030.0%
Households with children under 1835933.6%
Households with seniors (65+)31729.7%
Average household size2.42

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married30.1%29.3%
Married47.6%44.5%
Separated1.0%4.6%
Widowed2.4%12.2%
Divorced18.9%9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 21.9%
Some HS, no diploma 19.9%
HS graduate 33.6%
Some college, no degree 20.3%
Associate's degree 0.2%
Bachelor's degree 4.3%
Graduate / professional 0.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher58.3%
Bachelor's or higher4.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool365.5%
Kindergarten8512.9%
Elementary school30646.4%
High school12218.5%
College / grad school11116.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 26.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 16.2%
Education & healthcare 11.3%
Retail trade 9.2%
Other services 8.9%
Wholesale trade 7.7%
Manufacturing 4.9%
Transportation & utilities 4.6%
Construction 4.3%
Professional & management 3.5%
Public administration 3.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts19.8%
Service16.8%
Sales & office23.8%
Natural resources & construction20.2%
Production & transportation19.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector79.0%
Government7.9%
Self-employed13.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone61.0%
Carpool29.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk5.0%
Work from home1.4%
Other means2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)51.2

Poverty

All people 40.5%
Under 18 years 66.6%
18 and over 32.3%
Married-couple families 31.8%
Female-led households 47.1%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security29.2%
Retirement income18.4%
Supplemental Security7.1%
Cash public assistance0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP29.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.6%
High blood pressure41.6%
High cholesterol38.1%
Diabetes16.3%
Heart disease8.8%
Stroke4.9%
Asthma10.2%
Arthritis27.9%
Kidney disease3.9%
Pulmonary disease11.4%
Cancer5.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking29.6%
Binge drinking17.8%
No physical activity39.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep38.8%
Depression26.9%
Fair or poor health26.7%
Poor mental health19.7%
Poor physical health16.6%
No health insurance19.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.0%
Visited dentist44.6%
Cholesterol screening85.8%
Teeth loss27.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans241.2%
Disability%
Any disability18.5%
Under 1810.2%
18–64 years17.0%
65 and over40.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance36.4%
Public insurance57.0%
No insurance9.1%
Uninsured under 193.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,49196.3%
Spanish33813.6%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages33813.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,20385.1%
Born in same state2,18784.5%
Born in different state1,83070.7%
Foreign born160.6%
Naturalized citizen38514.9%
Not a US citizen31180.8%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab2208.5%
Italian1847.1%
AncestryCount%
French281.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.3%
Internet access89.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70041

What city is ZIP code 70041 in?

ZIP code 70041 is primarily assigned to Buras, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70041 in?

ZIP code 70041 falls within Plaquemines County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70041?

41% of residents in ZIP code 70041 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70041?

4% 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 70041 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 70041 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70041?

The median home value in ZIP code 70041 is $69,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 70041 in?

ZIP code 70041 observes the CST timezone.

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