70087 ZIP Code — Saint Rose, LA

Saint Charles County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70087 is located in Saint Rose, Louisiana, within Saint Charles County. It covers approximately 12.48 square miles and serves a population of 7,238 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 985.

About ZIP code 70087

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $183,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,216. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 33% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 70087 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,238

population

12.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70087 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70087

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70087. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Saint Rose	Acceptable
Saint Rose	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70047 Destrehan (3 mi) 70062 Kenner (4.1 mi) 70070 Luling (6.2 mi) 70123 New Orleans (7.6 mi) 70079 Norco (8 mi) 70039 Boutte (8.6 mi) 70001 Metairie (9.3 mi) 70065 Kenner (9.5 mi) 70003 Metairie (9.5 mi) 70094 Westwego (9.6 mi) 70057 Hahnville (9.8 mi) 70031 Ama (9.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,238
Population density	580 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	12.48 sq mi
Water area	0.95 sq mi
Latitude	29.9952
Longitude	-90.3200
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	54.0%	37.0%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	28.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	28.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	5.1%	6.1%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

7,238

Population

580

People per sq mi

37.3

Median age

$61,216

Median household income

$29,130

Per capita income

$183,400

Median home value

$796

Median monthly rent

76.7%

Home ownership

7.3%

Poverty rate

10.6%

Unemployment

2,284

Housing units

23.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

110

335

5–9

386

243

10–14

279

226

15–19

260

244

20–24

280

451

25–34

519

296

35–44

341

515

45–54

593

307

55–59

353

207

60–64

237

362

65–74

417

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,829	25.3%
18 and over	5,409	74.7%
65 and over	960	13.3%
Median age	37.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 41.7%

White 38.9%

Hispanic or Latino 9.5%

Other race 8.4%

Two or more races 1.5%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	3,332	41.7%
White	3,113	38.9%
Hispanic or Latino	758	9.5%
Other race	670	8.4%
Two or more races	123	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.0%	37.0%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	28.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	28.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	5.1%	6.1%	4.7%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 6.8%

$15k–$25k 12.7%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 6.6%

$50k–$75k 25.7%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 5.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	6.8%
$15k–$25k	12.7%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	6.6%
$50k–$75k	25.7%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	11.4%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	5.9%
Median income	$61,216

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.0%

$50k–$100k 6.7%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 21.7%

$200k–$300k 26.8%

$300k–$500k 10.3%

$500k–$1M 4.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$183,400
Median rent / month	$796
Owner occupied	76.7%
Renter occupied	23.3%
Vacant	9.6%
Single-family detached	63.6%
Large apartment buildings	2.2%
Mobile homes	21.7%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.08

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	20.1%
1990–1999	8.8%
1980–1989	32.4%
1970–1979	20.5%
1960–1969	11.5%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	0.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.5%
1 bedroom	7.1%
2 bedrooms	14.0%
3 bedrooms	53.8%
4 bedrooms	15.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	34.5%
2 vehicles	35.2%
3 or more	27.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.6%
Electricity	78.3%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,184	45.3%
Cohabiting couple	67	2.6%
Male householder, no spouse	725	27.7%
Female householder, no spouse	637	24.4%
Households with children under 18	632	24.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	743	28.4%
Average household size	2.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.6%	33.3%
Married	51.3%	41.8%
Separated	5.9%	5.2%
Widowed	4.1%	6.2%
Divorced	9.1%	13.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 8.3%

HS graduate 29.9%

Some college, no degree 28.1%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 14.9%

Graduate / professional 8.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.3%
Bachelor's or higher	23.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	253	12.2%
Kindergarten	49	2.4%
Elementary school	808	38.9%
High school	621	29.9%
College / grad school	348	16.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.8%

Construction 16.4%

Retail trade 10.7%

Professional & management 9.9%

Manufacturing 9.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.8%

Wholesale trade 5.4%

Other services 4.9%

Public administration 3.3%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.5%
Service	14.7%
Sales & office	21.0%
Natural resources & construction	18.1%
Production & transportation	14.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.0%
Government	10.8%
Self-employed	8.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.7%
Carpool	6.2%
Public transit	1.2%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.8%
Other means	3.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.5

Poverty

All people 7.3%

Under 18 years 7.8%

18 and over 7.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 18.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.0%
Retirement income	20.1%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	5.3%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	21.5%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	5.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	20.0%
No physical activity	28.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.1%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	14.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	59.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	16.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	150	2.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.7%
Under 18	2.4%
18–64 years	13.1%
65 and over	23.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.7%
Public insurance	30.3%
No insurance	13.4%
Uninsured under 19	9.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,032	97.2%
Spanish	559	7.9%
Other Indo-European	520	7.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	39	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,608	91.3%
Born in same state	6,601	91.2%
Born in different state	5,761	79.6%
Foreign born	7	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	630	8.7%
Not a US citizen	229	36.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	477	6.6%
Arab	452	6.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	183	2.5%
French	160	2.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.1%
Internet access	91.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70087

What city is ZIP code 70087 in?

ZIP code 70087 is primarily assigned to Saint Rose, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70087 in?

ZIP code 70087 falls within Saint Charles County, Louisiana.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70087?

The median home value in ZIP code 70087 is $183,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 70087?

ZIP code 70087 has an estimated population of 7,238 residents, with a density of 580 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 70087?

The median household income in ZIP code 70087 is $61,216, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 70087 in?

ZIP code 70087 observes the CST timezone.