70090 ZIP Code — Vacherie, LA

Saint James County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70090 is located in Vacherie, Louisiana, within Saint James County. It covers approximately 79.04 square miles and serves a population of 7,513 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 225/985.

About ZIP code 70090

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 $167,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,534. 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 70090 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,513

population

79.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70090 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70090

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70090. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Vacherie	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70071 Lutcher (6.8 mi) 70049 Edgard (7.5 mi) 70763 Paulina (8.8 mi) 70086 Saint James (8.8 mi) 70052 Gramercy (9.3 mi) 70723 Convent (10.4 mi) 70301 Thibodaux (11.6 mi) 70084 Reserve (11.7 mi) 70051 Garyville (12.2 mi) 70310 Thibodaux (13.2 mi) 70057 Hahnville (14.2 mi) 70778 Sorrento (16.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,513
Population density	95 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	79.04 sq mi
Water area	4.04 sq mi
Latitude	29.9677
Longitude	-90.7063
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	225/985

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.9%	47.4%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	23.3%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	25.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.0%	3.7%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

7,513

Population

People per sq mi

39.7

Median age

$58,534

Median household income

$30,501

Per capita income

$167,700

Median home value

$656

Median monthly rent

75.9%

Home ownership

13.1%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

2,620

Housing units

19.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

256

Under 5

301

152

5–9

179

141

10–14

166

242

15–19

284

235

20–24

277

483

25–34

567

413

35–44

486

363

45–54

427

242

55–59

285

318

60–64

374

350

65–74

412

228

75–84

267

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,488	19.8%
18 and over	6,025	80.2%
65 and over	1,322	17.6%
Median age	39.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 55.1%

White 39%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Other race 2%

Two or more races 1.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	4,227	55.1%
White	2,991	39%
Hispanic or Latino	158	2.1%
Other race	153	2%
Two or more races	96	1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	46	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.9%	47.4%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	23.3%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	25.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.0%	3.7%	4.7%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 7.0%

$15k–$25k 13.8%

$25k–$35k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 13.3%

$50k–$75k 13.8%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k+ 6.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	7.0%
$15k–$25k	13.8%
$25k–$35k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	13.3%
$50k–$75k	13.8%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	14.7%
$150k–$200k	6.6%
$200k+	6.2%
Median income	$58,534

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.2%

$50k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 16.4%

$200k–$300k 25.7%

$300k–$500k 13.2%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$167,700
Median rent / month	$656
Owner occupied	75.9%
Renter occupied	24.1%
Vacant	13.4%
Single-family detached	62.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.7%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.74

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	14.6%
2000–2009	12.3%
1990–1999	11.9%
1980–1989	18.5%
1970–1979	18.0%
1960–1969	13.4%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	3.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	4.2%
2 bedrooms	21.5%
3 bedrooms	56.2%
4 bedrooms	14.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.4%
1 vehicle	34.0%
2 vehicles	31.3%
3 or more	23.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.3%
Electricity	66.4%
Propane / LP gas	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,290	44.9%
Cohabiting couple	94	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	437	15.2%
Female householder, no spouse	1,049	36.6%
Households with children under 18	892	31.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	978	34.1%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.7%	37.7%
Married	49.1%	41.4%
Separated	1.1%	2.0%
Widowed	3.2%	8.8%
Divorced	6.9%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 12.5%

HS graduate 39.7%

Some college, no degree 17.2%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 11.2%

Graduate / professional 7.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.8%
Bachelor's or higher	19.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	200	13.0%
Kindergarten	73	4.7%
Elementary school	443	28.8%
High school	420	27.3%
College / grad school	401	26.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.7%

Manufacturing 20.2%

Retail trade 11.6%

Transportation & utilities 9.0%

Construction 8.2%

Professional & management 7.7%

Public administration 6.2%

Other services 3.7%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.4%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.6%
Service	15.8%
Sales & office	20.9%
Natural resources & construction	14.5%
Production & transportation	18.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.7%
Government	19.2%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.2%
Carpool	12.7%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.5

Poverty

All people 13.1%

Under 18 years 16.8%

18 and over 12.1%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 29.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.6%
Retirement income	29.8%
Supplemental Security	7.4%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.7%
High blood pressure	43.6%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	15.5%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.4%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	32.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.2%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	21.6%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	16.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.1%
Visited dentist	54.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	19.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	204	3.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.1%
Under 18	1.4%
18–64 years	10.1%
65 and over	31.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.4%
Public insurance	44.7%
No insurance	8.2%
Uninsured under 19	7.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,956	92.6%
Spanish	49	0.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	49	0.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,403	98.5%
Born in same state	7,400	98.5%
Born in different state	7,195	95.8%
Foreign born	3	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	110	1.5%
Not a US citizen	19	17.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	863	11.5%
French	113	1.5%
German	71	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	14	0.2%
English	9	0.1%
Irish	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	85.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70090

What city is ZIP code 70090 in?

ZIP code 70090 is primarily assigned to Vacherie, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70090 in?

ZIP code 70090 falls within Saint James County, Louisiana.

Does ZIP code 70090 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 70090 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 70090?

Health data for ZIP code 70090 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70090?

The median home value in ZIP code 70090 is $167,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 70090?

ZIP code 70090 has an estimated population of 7,513 residents, with a density of 95 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 70090 in?

ZIP code 70090 observes the CST timezone.