70070 ZIP Code — Luling, LA
Saint Charles County, Louisiana
ZIP code 70070 is located in Luling, Louisiana, within Saint Charles County. It covers approximately 91.39 square miles and serves a population of 14,207 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 985.
About ZIP code 70070
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 $260,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $83,031.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
14,207
population
91.39
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
70070 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 70070
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70070. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Luling | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
70039 Boutte (2.5 mi)
70080 Paradis (5.2 mi)
70047 Destrehan (5.6 mi)
70087 Saint Rose (6.2 mi)
70057 Hahnville (6.6 mi)
70031 Ama (6.7 mi)
70062 Kenner (8.5 mi)
70030 Des Allemands (9.7 mi)
70094 Westwego (9.8 mi)
70123 New Orleans (9.9 mi)
70121 New Orleans (12.9 mi)
70001 Metairie (13 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 14,207 |
| Population density | 155 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 22 |
| County FIPS | 089 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 91.39 sq mi |
| Water area | 20.22 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.9143 |
| Longitude | -90.3657 |
| 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 | 37.3% | 37.0% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 23.6% | 28.7% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.6% | 28.2% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 6.5% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
14,207
Population
155
People per sq mi
37.6
Median age
$83,031
Median household income
$36,414
Per capita income
$260,000
Median home value
$1,444
Median monthly rent
84.8%
Home ownership
11.1%
Poverty rate
4.8%
Unemployment
4,523
Housing units
31.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
386
Under 5
417
464
5–9
502
710
10–14
769
395
15–19
428
410
20–24
444
824
25–34
891
1,099
35–44
1,189
986
45–54
1,067
357
55–59
386
367
60–64
398
565
65–74
611
189
75–84
204
72
85+
77
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,892 | 27.4% |
| 18 and over | 10,315 | 72.6% |
| 65 and over | 1,718 | 12.1% |
| Median age | 37.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
66.3%
Black or African American
16.3%
Two or more races
7%
Hispanic or Latino
4.2%
Other race
2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.1%
Asian
1.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,833 | 66.3% |
| Black or African American | 2,411 | 16.3% |
| Two or more races | 1,036 | 7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 628 | 4.2% |
| Other race | 370 | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 308 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 246 | 1.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.3% | 37.0% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 23.6% | 28.7% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.6% | 28.2% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 6.5% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
Under $10k
3.5%
$10k–$15k
2.4%
$15k–$25k
4.0%
$25k–$35k
9.9%
$35k–$50k
13.5%
$50k–$75k
13.5%
$75k–$100k
9.6%
$100k–$150k
17.2%
$150k–$200k
15.3%
$200k+
11.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 15.3% |
| $200k+ | 11.1% |
| Median income | $83,031 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.5%
$50k–$100k
1.3%
$100k–$150k
8.8%
$150k–$200k
17.0%
$200k–$300k
37.6%
$300k–$500k
27.6%
$500k–$1M
4.2%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $260,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,444 |
| Owner occupied | 84.8% |
| Renter occupied | 15.2% |
| Vacant | 5.2% |
| Single-family detached | 85.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.5% |
| Mobile homes | 3.4% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.85 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 25.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 9.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 57.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 27.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.2% |
| 3 or more | 27.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 35.6% |
| Electricity | 64.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,638 | 52.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 301 | 6.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 698 | 13.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,372 | 27.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,202 | 44.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,194 | 23.8% |
| Average household size | 2.82 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.5% | 24.1% |
| Married | 55.0% | 51.6% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 7.5% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 14.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.2%
Some HS, no diploma
6.1%
HS graduate
28.0%
Some college, no degree
23.0%
Associate's degree
10.5%
Bachelor's degree
25.4%
Graduate / professional
5.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 277 | 6.6% |
| Kindergarten | 129 | 3.1% |
| Elementary school | 2,085 | 49.7% |
| High school | 969 | 23.1% |
| College / grad school | 737 | 17.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.4%
Manufacturing
14.5%
Professional & management
12.4%
Public administration
8.1%
Construction
8.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.2%
Transportation & utilities
7.0%
Retail trade
6.5%
Other services
4.8%
Finance & real estate
3.1%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Agriculture & mining
2.6%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 47.6% |
| Service | 9.4% |
| Sales & office | 18.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.4% |
| Production & transportation | 13.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.2% |
| Government | 20.1% |
| Self-employed | 2.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 86.3% |
| Carpool | 4.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 8.7% |
| Other means | 0.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.6 |
Poverty
All people
11.1%
Under 18 years
15.9%
18 and over
9.3%
Married-couple families
3.0%
Female-led households
17.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.9% |
| Retirement income | 25.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.9% |
| High blood pressure | 33.6% |
| High cholesterol | 34.7% |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 22.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.2% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.0% |
| Binge drinking | 20.9% |
| No physical activity | 25.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.4% |
| Depression | 24.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.4% |
| Poor mental health | 16.3% |
| Poor physical health | 10.3% |
| No health insurance | 11.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.8% |
| Visited dentist | 63.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.6% |
| Teeth loss | 13.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 964 | 9.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.3% |
| Under 18 | 6.9% |
| 18–64 years | 10.9% |
| 65 and over | 32.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.7% |
| Public insurance | 29.0% |
| No insurance | 4.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 13,404 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 239 | 1.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 97 | 0.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 51 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 91 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 13,698 | 96.4% |
| Born in same state | 13,610 | 95.8% |
| Born in different state | 11,014 | 77.5% |
| Foreign born | 88 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 509 | 3.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 235 | 46.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,161 | 8.2% |
| Italian | 1,055 | 7.4% |
| French | 624 | 4.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 123 | 0.9% |
| Polish | 45 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 15 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.3% |
| Internet access | 96.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70070
What city is ZIP code 70070 in?
ZIP code 70070 is primarily assigned to Luling, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 70070 in?
ZIP code 70070 falls within Saint Charles County, Louisiana.
Is ZIP code 70070 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 70070 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 70070 have a large veteran population?
9% of civilians in ZIP code 70070 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 70070?
ZIP code 70070 has an estimated population of 14,207 residents, with a density of 155 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 70070?
The median household income in ZIP code 70070 is $83,031, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 70070 in?
ZIP code 70070 observes the CST timezone.