70051 ZIP Code — Garyville, LA

St John The Baptist County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70051 is located in Garyville, Louisiana, within St John The Baptist County. It covers approximately 8.08 square miles and serves a population of 1,858 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 985.

About ZIP code 70051

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $133,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,891. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 50% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 70051 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,858

population

8.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70051 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70051

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70051. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Garyville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70084 Reserve (5.4 mi) 70052 Gramercy (5.9 mi) 70071 Lutcher (6.9 mi) 70449 Maurepas (9.2 mi) 70774 Saint Amant (9.9 mi) 70763 Paulina (10.5 mi) 70049 Edgard (11.2 mi) 70068 La Place (11.7 mi) 70090 Vacherie (12.2 mi) 70778 Sorrento (14.4 mi) 70723 Convent (14.8 mi) 70079 Norco (15.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,858
Population density	230 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	8.08 sq mi
Water area	0.25 sq mi
Latitude	30.1269
Longitude	-90.6198
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	45.3%	46.6%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	14.5%	28.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	34.1%	21.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	6.1%	3.4%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,858

Population

230

People per sq mi

41.6

Median age

$63,891

Median household income

$29,202

Per capita income

$133,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

86.6%

Home ownership

20.9%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

639

Housing units

6.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

111

10–14

136

15–19

20–24

25–34

198

35–44

301

45–54

124

55–59

60–64

65–74

124

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	486	26.2%
18 and over	1,372	73.8%
65 and over	323	17.4%
Median age	41.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 62.2%

White 36.2%

Two or more races 1.7%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,155	62.2%
White	672	36.2%
Two or more races	31	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.3%	46.6%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	14.5%	28.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	34.1%	21.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	6.1%	3.4%	4.7%

Under $10k 14.7%

$10k–$15k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

$35k–$50k 9.1%

$50k–$75k 14.6%

$75k–$100k 6.8%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 21.2%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.7%
$10k–$15k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	10.7%
$35k–$50k	9.1%
$50k–$75k	14.6%
$75k–$100k	6.8%
$100k–$150k	15.1%
$150k–$200k	21.2%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$63,891

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.9%

$50k–$100k 21.1%

$100k–$150k 34.8%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k–$300k 22.3%

$300k–$500k 4.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$133,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	86.6%
Renter occupied	13.4%
Vacant	17.7%
Single-family detached	88.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.7%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.0%
2000–2009	10.4%
1990–1999	1.4%
1980–1989	9.6%
1970–1979	32.9%
1960–1969	1.7%
1950–1959	9.6%
1940–1949	13.8%
1939 or earlier	19.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	30.6%
3 bedrooms	55.0%
4 bedrooms	10.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	49.6%
2 vehicles	35.2%
3 or more	11.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.8%
Electricity	83.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	222	37.6%
Cohabiting couple	69	11.7%
Male householder, no spouse	99	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	201	34.0%
Households with children under 18	169	28.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	273	46.2%
Average household size	3.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.5%	11.8%
Married	38.0%	31.8%
Separated	0.0%	1.6%
Widowed	5.4%	8.4%
Divorced	12.1%	46.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 16.8%

HS graduate 55.8%

Some college, no degree 13.1%

Associate's degree 5.4%

Bachelor's degree 2.6%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.4%
Bachelor's or higher	6.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	37	7.3%
Elementary school	354	70.1%
High school	46	9.1%
College / grad school	68	13.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.3%

Professional & management 18.4%

Construction 12.7%

Retail trade 9.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Other services 7.5%

Manufacturing 4.5%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Public administration 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.3%
Service	21.6%
Sales & office	4.3%
Natural resources & construction	2.5%
Production & transportation	24.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.6%
Government	9.5%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	98.3%
Carpool	1.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.1

Poverty

All people 20.9%

Under 18 years 6.4%

18 and over 26.1%

Married-couple families 6.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.6%
Retirement income	25.9%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	9.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.5%
High blood pressure	40.4%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	25.0%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	18.7%
No physical activity	30.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.0%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	15.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.9%
Visited dentist	54.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	16.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	61	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	27.6%
65 and over	33.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.1%
Public insurance	61.4%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,809	97.4%
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)	1,858	100.0%
Born in same state	1,858	100.0%
Born in different state	1,813	97.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	308	16.6%
Arab	93	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	33	1.8%
German	16	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.8%
Internet access	82.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70051

What city is ZIP code 70051 in?

ZIP code 70051 is primarily assigned to Garyville, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70051 in?

ZIP code 70051 falls within St John The Baptist County, Louisiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70051?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 70051 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 70051 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 70051 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 70051 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70051?

21% of residents in ZIP code 70051 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 70051 in?

ZIP code 70051 observes the CST timezone.