70083 ZIP Code — Port Sulphur, LA

Plaquemines County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70083 is located in Port Sulphur, Louisiana, within Plaquemines County. It covers approximately 129.19 square miles and serves a population of 2,155 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 504.

About ZIP code 70083

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 $95,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $47,813. SNAP benefit usage at 38% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (19%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 70083 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,155

population

129.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70083 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70083

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70083. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Port Sulphur	Acceptable
Port Sulphur	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70040 Braithwaite (12 mi) 70067 Lafitte (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,155
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	129.19 sq mi
Water area	55.50 sq mi
Latitude	29.4831
Longitude	-89.8090
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	52.3%	38.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	17.9%	30.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	24.4%	18.3%
Over $200k	11.7%	6.1%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

2,155

Population

People per sq mi

38.1

Median age

$47,813

Median household income

$27,526

Per capita income

$95,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

80.6%

Home ownership

14.3%

Poverty rate

12.5%

Unemployment

811

Housing units

13.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

174

10–14

139

15–19

205

20–24

163

113

25–34

35–44

197

45–54

156

55–59

123

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	501	23.2%
18 and over	1,654	76.8%
65 and over	260	12.1%
Median age	38.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 40.5%

White 21.7%

Two or more races 18%

Hispanic or Latino 10.4%

Asian 5.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3%

Other race 0.7%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	974	40.5%
White	523	21.7%
Two or more races	432	18%
Hispanic or Latino	251	10.4%
Asian	136	5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	72	3%
Other race	18	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.3%	38.9%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	17.9%	30.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	24.4%	18.3%
Over $200k	11.7%	6.1%	4.7%

Under $10k 16.4%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 19.7%

$35k–$50k 5.3%

$50k–$75k 9.5%

$75k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 21.4%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	16.4%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	19.7%
$35k–$50k	5.3%
$50k–$75k	9.5%
$75k–$100k	10.7%
$100k–$150k	21.4%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$47,813

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.9%

$50k–$100k 31.9%

$100k–$150k 22.7%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k–$300k 3.7%

$300k–$500k 14.6%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$95,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	80.6%
Renter occupied	19.4%
Vacant	20.1%
Single-family detached	25.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	68.9%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.03

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.0%
2000–2009	74.0%
1990–1999	11.7%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	4.2%
1960–1969	0.6%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	5.7%
2 bedrooms	25.0%
3 bedrooms	43.6%
4 bedrooms	19.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.6%
1 vehicle	38.1%
2 vehicles	28.6%
3 or more	18.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.3%
Electricity	97.8%
Propane / LP gas	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	288	37.5%
Cohabiting couple	46	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	152	19.8%
Female householder, no spouse	281	36.6%
Households with children under 18	285	37.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	180	23.5%
Average household size	2.79

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.3%	19.3%
Married	37.8%	43.8%
Separated	4.5%	1.5%
Widowed	0.5%	10.2%
Divorced	12.9%	25.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 16.6%

Some HS, no diploma 10.9%

HS graduate 27.5%

Some college, no degree 24.8%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 4.4%

Graduate / professional 9.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.5%
Bachelor's or higher	13.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	114	30.3%
Kindergarten	10	2.7%
Elementary school	198	52.7%
High school	10	2.7%
College / grad school	44	11.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 19.7%

Transportation & utilities 19.1%

Education & healthcare 15.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.0%

Construction 10.1%

Retail trade 8.6%

Professional & management 7.4%

Other services 2.6%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Manufacturing 1.3%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.8%
Service	26.3%
Sales & office	18.8%
Natural resources & construction	10.2%
Production & transportation	14.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.6%
Government	36.3%
Self-employed	1.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.1%
Carpool	17.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.8

Poverty

All people 14.3%

Under 18 years 18.8%

18 and over 13.0%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 40.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	23.7%
Retirement income	22.9%
Supplemental Security	14.6%
Cash public assistance	6.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	37.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.0%
High blood pressure	46.7%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	18.6%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	5.5%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.0%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	39.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.5%
Depression	25.2%
Fair or poor health	28.2%
Poor mental health	19.7%
Poor physical health	16.7%
No health insurance	19.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.6%
Visited dentist	45.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	25.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	138	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.8%
65 and over	37.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.0%
Public insurance	54.5%
No insurance	11.9%
Uninsured under 19	5.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,012	93.4%
Spanish	39	1.9%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	39	1.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,110	97.9%
Born in same state	2,089	96.9%
Born in different state	1,783	82.7%
Foreign born	21	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	45	2.1%
Not a US citizen	28	62.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	120	5.6%
Arab	45	2.1%
Norwegian	37	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	14	0.6%
French	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.6%
Internet access	89.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70083

What city is ZIP code 70083 in?

ZIP code 70083 is primarily assigned to Port Sulphur, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70083 in?

ZIP code 70083 falls within Plaquemines County, Louisiana.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70083?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 70083 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 70083 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 70083?

Health data for ZIP code 70083 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (19%) and smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70083?

The median home value in ZIP code 70083 is $95,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 70083 in?

ZIP code 70083 observes the CST timezone.