70085 ZIP Code — Saint Bernard, LA

Saint Bernard County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70085 is located in Saint Bernard, Louisiana, within Saint Bernard County. It covers approximately 65.99 square miles and serves a population of 5,085 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 504.

About ZIP code 70085

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 $140,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $44,522. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 70085 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,085

population

65.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70085 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70085

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70085. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Saint Bernard	Acceptable
Saint Bernard	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70040 Braithwaite (17.2 mi) 70075 Meraux (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,085
Population density	77 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	65.99 sq mi
Water area	25.17 sq mi
Latitude	29.8506
Longitude	-89.5906
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	63.1%	51.7%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	29.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	15.6%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.2%	3.2%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

5,085

Population

People per sq mi

32.5

Median age

$44,522

Median household income

$21,956

Per capita income

$140,600

Median home value

$1,097

Median monthly rent

80.0%

Home ownership

21.2%

Poverty rate

8.0%

Unemployment

1,846

Housing units

15.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

172

Under 5

160

151

5–9

141

281

10–14

263

213

15–19

199

103

20–24

465

25–34

434

269

35–44

251

273

45–54

255

116

55–59

109

184

60–64

172

314

65–74

294

75–84

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,396	27.5%
18 and over	3,689	72.5%
65 and over	777	15.3%
Median age	32.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.5%

Two or more races 12.1%

Hispanic or Latino 8.9%

Black or African American 5.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%

Other race 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	3,989	71.5%
Two or more races	673	12.1%
Hispanic or Latino	494	8.9%
Black or African American	317	5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	65	1.2%
Other race	41	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.1%	51.7%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	29.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	15.6%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.2%	3.2%	4.7%

Under $10k 10.7%

$10k–$15k 9.9%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 16.9%

$50k–$75k 16.2%

$75k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 6.6%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.7%
$10k–$15k	9.9%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	16.9%
$50k–$75k	16.2%
$75k–$100k	13.7%
$100k–$150k	6.6%
$150k–$200k	6.0%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$44,522

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.1%

$50k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 24.7%

$150k–$200k 17.2%

$200k–$300k 11.9%

$300k–$500k 11.0%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$140,600
Median rent / month	$1,097
Owner occupied	80.0%
Renter occupied	20.0%
Vacant	23.2%
Single-family detached	64.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	31.1%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	39.7%
1990–1999	13.2%
1980–1989	16.1%
1970–1979	11.7%
1960–1969	10.7%
1950–1959	4.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.2%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	18.5%
3 bedrooms	58.8%
4 bedrooms	13.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.6%
1 vehicle	37.2%
2 vehicles	39.1%
3 or more	16.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.2%
Electricity	59.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	683	40.8%
Cohabiting couple	133	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	316	18.9%
Female householder, no spouse	544	32.5%
Households with children under 18	667	39.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	476	28.4%
Average household size	3.03

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.2%	35.3%
Married	44.8%	38.3%
Separated	1.0%	1.6%
Widowed	2.5%	11.1%
Divorced	15.5%	13.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 16.8%

HS graduate 32.4%

Some college, no degree 23.4%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 9.1%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.5%
Bachelor's or higher	15.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	36	2.7%
Kindergarten	82	6.2%
Elementary school	695	52.7%
High school	333	25.2%
College / grad school	174	13.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.7%

Manufacturing 16.6%

Retail trade 12.4%

Agriculture & mining 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Other services 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Professional & management 5.0%

Public administration 4.3%

Construction 3.6%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.5%
Service	21.6%
Sales & office	20.2%
Natural resources & construction	15.7%
Production & transportation	19.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.0%
Government	19.0%
Self-employed	8.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.0%
Carpool	11.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.4%
Work from home	1.1%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.0

Poverty

All people 21.2%

Under 18 years 24.4%

18 and over 19.9%

Married-couple families 8.3%

Female-led households 45.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.7%
Retirement income	17.5%
Supplemental Security	14.4%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.6%
High blood pressure	38.1%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.6%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	34.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	27.7%
Fair or poor health	22.6%
Poor mental health	19.0%
Poor physical health	14.9%
No health insurance	17.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	51.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.0%
Teeth loss	20.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	153	4.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.9%
Under 18	7.8%
18–64 years	27.9%
65 and over	38.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.1%
Public insurance	64.6%
No insurance	5.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,753	93.5%
Spanish	28	0.6%
Other Indo-European	23	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,033	99.0%
Born in same state	5,001	98.3%
Born in different state	4,518	88.8%
Foreign born	32	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	52	1.0%
Not a US citizen	21	40.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	587	11.5%
Arab	173	3.4%
French	143	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	71	1.4%
Polish	8	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.0%
Internet access	89.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70085

What city is ZIP code 70085 in?

ZIP code 70085 is primarily assigned to Saint Bernard, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70085 in?

ZIP code 70085 falls within Saint Bernard County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70085?

21% of residents in ZIP code 70085 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 70085 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 70085 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70085?

The median home value in ZIP code 70085 is $140,600.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 70085?

The median household income in ZIP code 70085 is $44,522, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 70085 in?

ZIP code 70085 observes the CST timezone.