70079 ZIP Code — Norco, LA
Saint Charles County, Louisiana
ZIP code 70079 is located in Norco, Louisiana, within Saint Charles County. It covers approximately 1.83 square miles and serves a population of 2,809 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 985.
About ZIP code 70079
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $227,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
The gap between median ($70,717) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
2,809
population
1.83
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
70079 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 70079
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70079. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Norco | Acceptable |
| Norco | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
70068 La Place (4.6 mi)
70065 Kenner (7.2 mi)
70047 Destrehan (7.5 mi)
70087 Saint Rose (8 mi)
70003 Metairie (9.4 mi)
70006 Metairie (10.5 mi)
70062 Kenner (10.6 mi)
70084 Reserve (11.2 mi)
70057 Hahnville (12.7 mi)
70002 Metairie (13.1 mi)
70070 Luling (13.1 mi)
70123 New Orleans (14.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,809 |
| Population density | 1,535 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 22 |
| County FIPS | 089 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1.83 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.40 sq mi |
| Latitude | 30.1034 |
| Longitude | -90.3693 |
| 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 | 40.0% | 37.0% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.3% | 28.7% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.1% | 28.2% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 5.6% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
Demographics & statistics
2,809
Population
1,535
People per sq mi
38.9
Median age
$70,717
Median household income
$45,531
Per capita income
$227,800
Median home value
$1,107
Median monthly rent
71.7%
Home ownership
12.2%
Poverty rate
2.3%
Unemployment
958
Housing units
18.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
136
Under 5
132
78
5–9
76
82
10–14
79
36
15–19
34
40
20–24
38
237
25–34
230
285
35–44
275
110
45–54
107
129
55–59
125
94
60–64
91
80
65–74
77
88
75–84
86
33
85+
31
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 608 | 21.6% |
| 18 and over | 2,201 | 78.4% |
| 65 and over | 395 | 14.1% |
| Median age | 38.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
81.5%
Hispanic or Latino
7%
Other race
7%
Black or African American
2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.1%
Asian
0.7%
Two or more races
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,460 | 81.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 211 | 7% |
| Other race | 211 | 7% |
| Black or African American | 75 | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 33 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.7% |
| Two or more races | 9 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.0% | 37.0% | 49.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.3% | 28.7% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.1% | 28.2% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 5.6% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
Under $10k
0.9%
$10k–$15k
11.4%
$15k–$25k
2.3%
$25k–$35k
7.3%
$35k–$50k
13.9%
$50k–$75k
18.7%
$75k–$100k
5.9%
$100k–$150k
14.8%
$150k–$200k
4.2%
$200k+
20.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 0.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 11.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 5.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.2% |
| $200k+ | 20.6% |
| Median income | $70,717 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.2%
$50k–$100k
0.8%
$100k–$150k
17.2%
$150k–$200k
18.9%
$200k–$300k
34.1%
$300k–$500k
25.1%
$500k–$1M
1.3%
$1M+
1.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $227,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,107 |
| Owner occupied | 71.7% |
| Renter occupied | 28.3% |
| Vacant | 8.7% |
| Single-family detached | 78.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 9.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.35 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 34.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 10.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.7% |
| 3 or more | 22.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 60.1% |
| Electricity | 39.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 687 | 58.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 64 | 5.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 186 | 15.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 242 | 20.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 418 | 35.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 258 | 21.9% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 20.6% | 21.6% |
| Married | 62.5% | 54.1% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 7.6% |
| Divorced | 16.1% | 15.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.2%
Some HS, no diploma
7.2%
HS graduate
39.9%
Some college, no degree
17.5%
Associate's degree
13.4%
Bachelor's degree
13.4%
Graduate / professional
5.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 18.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 79 | 13.8% |
| Kindergarten | 44 | 7.7% |
| Elementary school | 286 | 49.9% |
| High school | 33 | 5.8% |
| College / grad school | 131 | 22.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
22.5%
Education & healthcare
20.4%
Retail trade
12.7%
Construction
10.0%
Transportation & utilities
8.8%
Professional & management
8.6%
Public administration
5.9%
Other services
4.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.5%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Finance & real estate
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.6% |
| Service | 16.1% |
| Sales & office | 21.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.7% |
| Production & transportation | 18.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.2% |
| Government | 13.9% |
| Self-employed | 4.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 95.9% |
| Carpool | 2.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Work from home | 0.4% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.6 |
Poverty
All people
12.2%
Under 18 years
20.6%
18 and over
10.0%
Married-couple families
0.9%
Female-led households
27.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.9% |
| Retirement income | 24.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 6.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.3% |
| High blood pressure | 33.8% |
| High cholesterol | 35.4% |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart disease | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 24.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.7% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.4% |
| Binge drinking | 21.1% |
| No physical activity | 26.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.5% |
| Depression | 24.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.5% |
| Poor mental health | 16.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.5% |
| No health insurance | 12.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.2% |
| Visited dentist | 62.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 14.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 95 | 4.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.6% |
| Under 18 | 9.7% |
| 18–64 years | 17.1% |
| 65 and over | 39.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.0% |
| Public insurance | 34.2% |
| No insurance | 4.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,541 | 90.5% |
| Spanish | 17 | 0.7% |
| 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) | 2,748 | 97.8% |
| Born in same state | 2,745 | 97.7% |
| Born in different state | 2,385 | 84.9% |
| Foreign born | 3 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 61 | 2.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 52 | 85.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 522 | 18.6% |
| Italian | 101 | 3.6% |
| German | 68 | 2.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 23 | 0.8% |
| Dutch | 7 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.0% |
| Internet access | 90.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70079
What city is ZIP code 70079 in?
ZIP code 70079 is primarily assigned to Norco, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 70079 in?
ZIP code 70079 falls within Saint Charles County, Louisiana.
What is the population of ZIP code 70079?
ZIP code 70079 has an estimated population of 2,809 residents, with a density of 1,537 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70079?
The median home value in ZIP code 70079 is $227,800.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 70079?
The median household income in ZIP code 70079 is $70,717, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 70079 in?
ZIP code 70079 observes the CST timezone.