70084 ZIP Code — Reserve, LA

St John The Baptist County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70084 is located in Reserve, Louisiana, within St John The Baptist County. It covers approximately 18.11 square miles and serves a population of 5,832 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 985.

About ZIP code 70084

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $150,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,250. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. 42% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (16%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 70084 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,832

population

18.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70084 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70084

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70084. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Reserve	Acceptable
Reserve	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70051 Garyville (5.4 mi) 70049 Edgard (7.5 mi) 70068 La Place (9.2 mi) 70071 Lutcher (9.5 mi) 70052 Gramercy (9.8 mi) 70057 Hahnville (10.3 mi) 70079 Norco (11.2 mi) 70090 Vacherie (11.7 mi) 70047 Destrehan (12.3 mi) 70449 Maurepas (13.3 mi) 70763 Paulina (13.8 mi) 70087 Saint Rose (15 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,832
Population density	322 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	18.11 sq mi
Water area	1.92 sq mi
Latitude	30.0736
Longitude	-90.5540
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	56.6%	46.6%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	28.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	21.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.3%	3.4%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

5,832

Population

322

People per sq mi

41.9

Median age

$56,250

Median household income

$25,330

Per capita income

$150,800

Median home value

$1,107

Median monthly rent

77.5%

Home ownership

26.0%

Poverty rate

19.7%

Unemployment

2,597

Housing units

14.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

220

Under 5

166

170

5–9

128

173

10–14

130

157

15–19

118

339

20–24

255

408

25–34

308

430

35–44

324

362

45–54

273

149

55–59

113

343

60–64

259

361

65–74

273

124

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,158	19.9%
18 and over	4,674	80.1%
65 and over	1,007	17.3%
Median age	41.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 48.8%

White 33.5%

Hispanic or Latino 7.8%

Two or more races 5.9%

Other race 2.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	3,089	48.8%
White	2,119	33.5%
Hispanic or Latino	495	7.8%
Two or more races	375	5.9%
Other race	134	2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	99	1.6%
Asian	16	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.6%	46.6%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	28.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	21.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.3%	3.4%	4.7%

Under $10k 6.1%

$10k–$15k 7.4%

$15k–$25k 12.9%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 11.2%

$50k–$75k 22.1%

$75k–$100k 18.8%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$10k–$15k	7.4%
$15k–$25k	12.9%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	11.2%
$50k–$75k	22.1%
$75k–$100k	18.8%
$100k–$150k	9.2%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$56,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.0%

$50k–$100k 16.4%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 23.1%

$200k–$300k 19.0%

$300k–$500k 6.9%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,800
Median rent / month	$1,107
Owner occupied	77.5%
Renter occupied	22.5%
Vacant	24.9%
Single-family detached	72.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.9%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.5%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	11.0%
1990–1999	6.9%
1980–1989	18.8%
1970–1979	16.2%
1960–1969	13.9%
1950–1959	12.8%
1940–1949	9.3%
1939 or earlier	7.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	25.1%
3 bedrooms	55.2%
4 bedrooms	13.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	40.6%
2 vehicles	30.3%
3 or more	25.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.0%
Electricity	64.9%
Solar	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	799	34.0%
Cohabiting couple	202	8.6%
Male householder, no spouse	569	24.2%
Female householder, no spouse	777	33.1%
Households with children under 18	579	24.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	771	32.9%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	57.7%	32.9%
Married	29.2%	36.6%
Separated	1.6%	1.0%
Widowed	3.4%	13.3%
Divorced	8.1%	16.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.4%

Some HS, no diploma 14.3%

HS graduate 46.2%

Some college, no degree 11.1%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 10.3%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.3%
Bachelor's or higher	14.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	118	8.8%
Kindergarten	39	2.9%
Elementary school	547	41.0%
High school	414	31.0%
College / grad school	217	16.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.3%

Retail trade 12.8%

Construction 12.5%

Manufacturing 12.3%

Transportation & utilities 10.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.4%

Other services 7.9%

Professional & management 6.0%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Public administration 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.8%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	18.7%
Natural resources & construction	21.1%
Production & transportation	21.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.4%
Government	13.1%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.0%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.5%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.7

Poverty

All people 26.0%

Under 18 years 39.3%

18 and over 22.6%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 54.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.5%
Retirement income	20.5%
Supplemental Security	9.6%
Cash public assistance	7.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.9%
High blood pressure	45.7%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	16.1%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.1%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	36.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.4%
Depression	24.9%
Fair or poor health	24.6%
Poor mental health	18.5%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	17.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.9%
Visited dentist	47.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	21.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	259	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.8%
Under 18	9.3%
18–64 years	10.4%
65 and over	44.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.4%
Public insurance	53.8%
No insurance	8.9%
Uninsured under 19	4.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,446	93.4%
Spanish	152	2.8%
Other Indo-European	146	2.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,483	94.0%
Born in same state	5,415	92.8%
Born in different state	4,825	82.7%
Foreign born	68	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	349	6.0%
Not a US citizen	210	60.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	352	6%
French	125	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	81	1.4%
Italian	61	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.2%
Internet access	90.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70084

What city is ZIP code 70084 in?

ZIP code 70084 is primarily assigned to Reserve, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70084 in?

ZIP code 70084 falls within St John The Baptist County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70084?

26% of residents in ZIP code 70084 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 70084?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 70084 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 70084 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 70084?

Health data for ZIP code 70084 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (16%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 70084 in?

ZIP code 70084 observes the CST timezone.