Plaquemines County, LA ZIP Codes
Louisiana (LA) · 10 ZIP codes · 9 cities
10
ZIP codes
23,303
population (2021)
+1.1%
pop change since 2010
22075
FIPS code
Plaquemines County ZIP code map
About Plaquemines County
Plaquemines County is located in Louisiana and contains 10 ZIP codes across 9 cities and communities.
The county's population was 23,303 as of 2021,
an increase of
1.1% from 23,042 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Plaquemines County is 22075.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 23,303 |
| 2010 population | 23,042 |
| Change | +1.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Louisiana |
| FIPS code | 22075 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Plaquemines County
ZIP codes for Plaquemines County, LA (10)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70037 | Belle Chasse | Plaquemines | View map |
| 70038 | Boothville | Plaquemines | View map |
| 70040 | Braithwaite | Plaquemines | View map |
| 70041 | Buras | Plaquemines | View map |
| 70050 | Empire | Plaquemines | View map |
| 70081 | Pilottown | Plaquemines | View map |
| 70082 | Pointe A La Hache | Plaquemines | View map |
| 70083 | Port Sulphur | Plaquemines | View map |
| 70091 | Venice | Plaquemines | View map |
| 70093 | Belle Chasse | Plaquemines | View map |
Demographics & statistics
23,063
Population
37.0
Median age
$72,334
Median household income
$36,025
Per capita income
$119,280
Median home value
$522
Median monthly rent
77.1%
Home ownership
23.6%
Poverty rate
7.4%
Unemployment
7,249
Housing units
9.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
748
Under 5
630
893
5–9
751
1,024
10–14
862
705
15–19
593
815
20–24
685
1,807
25–34
1,519
1,624
35–44
1,365
1,595
45–54
1,341
806
55–59
678
826
60–64
695
1,064
65–74
894
489
75–84
411
132
85+
111
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,782 | 22.1% |
| 18 and over | 17,281 | 77.9% |
| 65 and over | 3,101 | 14.6% |
| Median age | 37.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
61.9%
Black or African American
18.5%
Two or more races
7.2%
Hispanic or Latino
5.5%
Asian
4.1%
Other race
1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,096 | 61.9% |
| Black or African American | 4,525 | 18.5% |
| Two or more races | 1,763 | 7.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,339 | 5.5% |
| Asian | 996 | 4.1% |
| Other race | 375 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 285 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
9.7%
$10k–$15k
3.6%
$15k–$25k
13.5%
$25k–$35k
12.1%
$35k–$50k
6.2%
$50k–$75k
17.5%
$75k–$100k
18.0%
$100k–$150k
11.1%
$150k–$200k
4.7%
$200k+
3.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 9.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 13.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.7% |
| $200k+ | 3.5% |
| Median income | $72,334 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
32.6%
$50k–$100k
16.4%
$100k–$150k
19.5%
$150k–$200k
3.6%
$200k–$300k
7.7%
$300k–$500k
14.2%
$500k–$1M
5.5%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $119,280 |
| Median rent / month | $522 |
| Owner occupied | 77.1% |
| Renter occupied | 22.9% |
| Vacant | 22.0% |
| Single-family detached | 38.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.3% |
| Mobile homes | 47.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.80 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 51.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 5.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 49.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.2% |
| 3 or more | 13.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 19.9% |
| Electricity | 75.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,833 | 43.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 356 | 8.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,306 | 26.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,694 | 22.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,074 | 37.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,182 | 35.5% |
| Average household size | 2.75 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.2% | 27.3% |
| Married | 42.2% | 44.8% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 10.1% |
| Divorced | 14.0% | 14.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
15.6%
Some HS, no diploma
11.9%
HS graduate
36.0%
Some college, no degree
22.5%
Associate's degree
4.8%
Bachelor's degree
5.4%
Graduate / professional
3.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 72.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 9.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 511 | 8.7% |
| Kindergarten | 304 | 4.0% |
| Elementary school | 2,884 | 55.0% |
| High school | 1,236 | 18.0% |
| College / grad school | 1,231 | 14.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.1%
Transportation & utilities
18.2%
Construction
11.9%
Agriculture & mining
9.1%
Public administration
8.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.8%
Retail trade
5.8%
Professional & management
5.6%
Other services
5.1%
Manufacturing
3.4%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Finance & real estate
2.2%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.2% |
| Service | 14.9% |
| Sales & office | 15.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.5% |
| Production & transportation | 25.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.3% |
| Government | 18.2% |
| Self-employed | 6.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.6% |
| Carpool | 14.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 3.1% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.1 |
Poverty
All people
23.6%
Under 18 years
27.5%
18 and over
22.4%
Married-couple families
8.2%
Female-led households
27.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.3% |
| Retirement income | 16.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 23.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 42.1% |
| High cholesterol | 36.7% |
| Heart disease | 8.5% |
| Stroke | 4.9% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 27.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.3% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.2% |
| No physical activity | 36.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 25.1% |
| Poor mental health | 19.0% |
| Poor physical health | 15.6% |
| No health insurance | 18.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.4% |
| Visited dentist | 48.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.5% |
| Teeth loss | 24.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,383 | 5.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 6.2% |
| 18–64 years | 18.2% |
| 65 and over | 43.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 50.1% |
| Public insurance | 52.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 21,685 | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 823 | 4.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 222 | 1.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 53 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 548 | 3.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 21,837 | 93.9% |
| Born in same state | 21,587 | 93.3% |
| Born in different state | 16,822 | 78.4% |
| Foreign born | 250 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,226 | 6.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 815 | 46.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,095 | 9.1% |
| Arab | 1,865 | 8.1% |
| French | 1,040 | 4.5% |
| German | 385 | 1.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 103 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 48 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 38 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 37 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.0% |
| Internet access | 91.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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