70049 ZIP Code — Edgard, LA

St John The Baptist County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70049 is located in Edgard, Louisiana, within St John The Baptist County. It covers approximately 16.35 square miles and serves a population of 1,154 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 985.

About ZIP code 70049

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $149,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,733. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (48%), diabetes (19%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 70049 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,154

population

16.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70049 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70049

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70049. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Edgard	Acceptable
Edgard	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70057 Hahnville (6.8 mi) 70090 Vacherie (7.5 mi) 70084 Reserve (7.5 mi) 70071 Lutcher (10.4 mi) 70080 Paradis (10.9 mi) 70051 Garyville (11.2 mi) 70052 Gramercy (12.2 mi) 70039 Boutte (12.4 mi) 70047 Destrehan (12.8 mi) 70070 Luling (13.4 mi) 70763 Paulina (14.3 mi) 70301 Thibodaux (14.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,154
Population density	71 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	16.35 sq mi
Water area	2.44 sq mi
Latitude	29.9676
Longitude	-90.5816
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	57.1%	46.6%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	11.1%	28.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	31.7%	21.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.4%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,154

Population

People per sq mi

56.1

Median age

$62,733

Median household income

$26,348

Per capita income

$149,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.5%

Home ownership

17.3%

Poverty rate

11.0%

Unemployment

696

Housing units

28.0%

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

102

65–74

107

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	224	19.4%
18 and over	930	80.6%
65 and over	367	31.8%
Median age	56.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 89.2%

White 8.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Two or more races 1.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,041	89.2%
White	100	8.6%
Hispanic or Latino	13	1.1%
Two or more races	13	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.1%	46.6%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	11.1%	28.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	31.7%	21.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.4%	4.7%

Under $10k 7.2%

$10k–$15k 11.7%

$15k–$25k 4.7%

$25k–$35k 3.6%

$35k–$50k 3.4%

$50k–$75k 38.7%

$75k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 7.4%

$150k–$200k 11.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.2%
$10k–$15k	11.7%
$15k–$25k	4.7%
$25k–$35k	3.6%
$35k–$50k	3.4%
$50k–$75k	38.7%
$75k–$100k	11.7%
$100k–$150k	7.4%
$150k–$200k	11.5%
Median income	$62,733

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.8%

$50k–$100k 1.3%

$100k–$150k 20.9%

$150k–$200k 15.4%

$200k–$300k 29.4%

$300k–$500k 5.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$149,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.5%
Renter occupied	4.5%
Vacant	34.4%
Single-family detached	69.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.7%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	21.6%
1990–1999	18.5%
1980–1989	17.9%
1970–1979	12.4%
1960–1969	4.7%
1950–1959	13.2%
1940–1949	7.9%
1939 or earlier	3.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.3%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	13.1%
3 bedrooms	47.7%
4 bedrooms	29.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	29.4%
2 vehicles	54.0%
3 or more	16.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.5%
Electricity	85.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	230	48.9%
Cohabiting couple	39	8.3%
Male householder, no spouse	48	10.2%
Female householder, no spouse	153	32.6%
Households with children under 18	83	17.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	293	62.3%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.4%	41.4%
Married	39.1%	47.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	11.2%
Divorced	11.5%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 33.4%

Some college, no degree 20.0%

Associate's degree 14.1%

Bachelor's degree 18.5%

Graduate / professional 9.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.5%
Bachelor's or higher	28.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	13.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	120	51.3%
High school	72	30.8%
College / grad school	10	4.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 20.3%

Construction 16.4%

Education & healthcare 15.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.2%

Public administration 10.5%

Manufacturing 10.3%

Professional & management 9.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.6%
Service	19.2%
Sales & office	14.2%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	34.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.1%
Government	29.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.2%
Carpool	2.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.5

Poverty

All people 17.3%

Under 18 years 20.1%

18 and over 16.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 11.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.4%
Retirement income	37.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	48.3%
High blood pressure	50.4%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	18.7%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	36.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	46.0%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	24.6%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	17.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	84.7%
Visited dentist	49.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	20.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	37	4.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.3%
65 and over	10.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.6%
Public insurance	57.5%
No insurance	2.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,122	97.2%
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)	1,154	100.0%
Born in same state	1,154	100.0%
Born in different state	1,056	91.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	80	6.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.7%
Internet access	97.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70049

What city is ZIP code 70049 in?

ZIP code 70049 is primarily assigned to Edgard, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70049 in?

ZIP code 70049 falls within St John The Baptist County, Louisiana.

Does ZIP code 70049 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 70049 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 70049 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 70049 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 70049 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 70049 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70049?

17% of residents in ZIP code 70049 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 70049 in?

ZIP code 70049 observes the CST timezone.