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Saint Mary County
Patterson, LA
70392
70392 ZIP Code — Patterson, LA
Saint Mary County, Louisiana
ZIP code 70392 is located in
Patterson ,
Louisiana ,
within Saint Mary County .
It covers approximately 36.78 square miles and serves a population of
8,395 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 985/337 .
About ZIP code 70392
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $155,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $47,692. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 70392 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
8,395
Population density
228 / sq mi
State FIPS
22
County FIPS
101
Geography
Land area
36.78 sq mi
Water area
9.36 sq mi
Latitude
29.6216
Longitude
-91.3333
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
985/337
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.8%
59.3%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
27.0%
26.4%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
14.3%
12.1%
18.3%
Over $200k
1.9%
2.2%
4.7%
Demographics & statistics
$47,692
Median household income
$155,400
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 2,354 28.0% 18 and over 6,041 72.0% 65 and over 1,202 14.3% Median age 34.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
37%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Group Count % White 4,574 53.6% Black or African American 3,163 37% Two or more races 458 5.4% Hispanic or Latino 143 1.7% Asian 88 1% American Indian / Alaska Native 63 0.7% Other race 49 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.8%
59.3%
49.2%
$50k – $100k
27.0%
26.4%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
14.3%
12.1%
18.3%
Over $200k
1.9%
2.2%
4.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 10.0% $10k–$15k 5.6% $15k–$25k 10.3% $25k–$35k 6.1% $35k–$50k 19.2% $50k–$75k 13.0% $75k–$100k 6.0% $100k–$150k 20.4% $150k–$200k 5.9% $200k+ 3.4% Median income $47,692
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $155,400 Median rent / month $736 Owner occupied 68.1% Renter occupied 31.9% Vacant 12.7% Single-family detached 58.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 20.6% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.83
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 7.6% 2000–2009 19.3% 1990–1999 26.1% 1980–1989 8.7% 1970–1979 16.9% 1960–1969 7.2% 1950–1959 5.6% 1940–1949 3.2% 1939 or earlier 5.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.4% 1 bedroom 10.3% 2 bedrooms 24.1% 3 bedrooms 50.7% 4 bedrooms 13.4% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 13.2% 1 vehicle 34.6% 2 vehicles 33.8% 3 or more 18.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 12.9% Electricity 87.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,372 47.2% Cohabiting couple 300 10.3% Male householder, no spouse 448 15.4% Female householder, no spouse 786 27.0% Households with children under 18 993 34.2% Households with seniors (65+) 908 31.2% Average household size 2.85
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 33.6% 40.4% Married 50.9% 40.4% Separated 2.0% 1.4% Widowed 2.4% 10.0% Divorced 11.2% 7.8%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
15.9%
Some college, no degree
16.8%
Graduate / professional
1.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 78.9% Bachelor's or higher 7.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 159 7.2% Kindergarten 76 3.4% Elementary school 1,190 53.9% High school 502 22.7% College / grad school 282 12.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.3%
Transportation & utilities
7.7%
Public administration
7.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.1%
Agriculture & mining
5.0%
Professional & management
4.8%
Finance & real estate
4.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 26.4% Service 18.6% Sales & office 24.8% Natural resources & construction 10.2% Production & transportation 20.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 75.7% Government 17.3% Self-employed 7.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 85.3% Carpool 7.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.1% Work from home 5.5% Other means 0.5% Avg commute (minutes) 27.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
10.3%
Female-led households
50.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 31.0% Retirement income 18.3% Supplemental Security 13.2% Cash public assistance 0.9% Food stamps / SNAP 24.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.6% High blood pressure 38.5% High cholesterol 35.5% Diabetes 13.2% Heart disease 6.8% Stroke 3.8% Asthma 10.0% Arthritis 24.2% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 7.9% Cancer 5.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.2% Binge drinking 19.4% No physical activity 31.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.4% Depression 25.0% Fair or poor health 20.8% Poor mental health 18.4% Poor physical health 12.9% No health insurance 16.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.8% Visited dentist 53.3% Cholesterol screening 88.4% Teeth loss 20.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 349 5.8%
Disability % Any disability 11.8% Under 18 3.1% 18–64 years 12.1% 65 and over 28.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 45.2% Public insurance 59.6% No insurance 4.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 7,849 93.5% Spanish 180 2.3% Other Indo-European 88 1.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 10 0.1% Other languages 65 0.8%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 8,222 97.9% Born in same state 8,215 97.9% Born in different state 7,491 89.2% Foreign born 7 0.1% Naturalized citizen 173 2.1% Not a US citizen 116 67.1%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 483 5.8% French 236 2.8% German 230 2.7%
Ancestry Count % Italian 210 2.5% English 11 0.1% Polish 1 0%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 34.6% Internet access 91.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70392
What city is ZIP code 70392 in?
ZIP code 70392 is primarily assigned to Patterson, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 70392 in?
ZIP code 70392 falls within Saint Mary County, Louisiana.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70392?
25% of residents in ZIP code 70392 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 70392?
8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70392?
The median home value in ZIP code 70392 is $155,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 70392?
ZIP code 70392 has an estimated population of 8,395 residents, with a density of 228 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 70392 in?
ZIP code 70392 observes the CST timezone.
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