70082 ZIP Code — Pointe A La Hache, LA

Plaquemines County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70082 is located in Pointe A La Hache, Louisiana, within Plaquemines County. It covers approximately 11.38 square miles and serves a population of 429 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 504.

About ZIP code 70082

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $32,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.

The dominant occupation class is service, with professional and management as the leading industry.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (50%), diabetes (22%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 70082 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and economic challenges above the national average.

429

population

11.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70082 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70082

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City	Status
Pointe A La Hache	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	429
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	11.38 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	29.5419
Longitude	-89.7512
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	504

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	100.0%	38.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	30.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	24.4%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.1%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

429

Population

People per sq mi

54.2

Median age

Median household income

$14,179

Per capita income

$32,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

58.0%

Home ownership

84.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

103

Housing units

12.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

189

45–54

55–59

60–64

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	51	11.9%
18 and over	378	88.1%
65 and over	9	2.1%
Median age	54.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 97.9%

White 2.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	420	97.9%
White	9	2.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	100.0%	38.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	30.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	24.4%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.1%	4.7%

Under $10k 16.1%

$10k–$15k 35.7%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$50k–$75k 41.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	16.1%
$10k–$15k	35.7%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$50k–$75k	41.1%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 75.4%

$50k–$100k 24.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$32,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	58.0%
Renter occupied	42.0%
Vacant	25.3%
Single-family detached	38.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	62.0%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	5.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	6.0%
2010–2019	24.7%
2000–2009	56.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	13.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	12.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	6.0%
3 bedrooms	68.7%
4 bedrooms	13.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	23.2%
1 vehicle	76.8%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	40	35.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	47	42.0%
Female householder, no spouse	25	22.3%
Households with children under 18	40	35.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	9	8.0%
Average household size	3.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.0%	48.8%
Married	70.8%	33.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	3.2%	18.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.8%

HS graduate 16.5%

Some college, no degree 61.5%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 12.5%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.5%
Bachelor's or higher	12.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	51	58.0%
College / grad school	37	42.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 81.3%

Other services 13.8%

Education & healthcare 4.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.7%
Service	84.3%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	98.1%
Government	1.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.2%
Carpool	3.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	13.8%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 84.7%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 82.4%

Married-couple families 100.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	15.2%
Retirement income	8.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	49.5%
High blood pressure	51.5%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	21.5%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	6.4%
Asthma	12.2%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	4.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	5.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.8%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	43.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	46.0%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	31.5%
Poor mental health	19.4%
Poor physical health	17.4%
No health insurance	20.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.3%
Visited dentist	41.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	30.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.5%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.1%
Public insurance	21.5%
No insurance	10.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	429	100.0%
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)	392	91.4%
Born in same state	392	91.4%
Born in different state	392	91.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	37	8.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	26.1%
Internet access	83.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70082

What city is ZIP code 70082 in?

ZIP code 70082 is primarily assigned to Pointe A La Hache, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70082 in?

ZIP code 70082 falls within Plaquemines County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70082?

85% of residents in ZIP code 70082 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70082?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 70082?

Health data for ZIP code 70082 shows elevated rates of obesity (50%) and diabetes (22%) and smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70082?

The median home value in ZIP code 70082 is $32,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 70082 in?

ZIP code 70082 observes the CST timezone.