70092 ZIP Code — Violet, LA

Saint Bernard County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70092 is located in Violet, Louisiana, within Saint Bernard County. It covers approximately 4.31 square miles and serves a population of 7,134 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 504.

About ZIP code 70092

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $159,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,855. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 70092 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.

7,134

population

4.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70092 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70092

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70092. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Violet	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,134
Population density	1,655 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	4.31 sq mi
Water area	0.82 sq mi
Latitude	29.9096
Longitude	-89.8600
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	52.0%	51.7%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	29.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	17.8%	15.6%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.2%	3.2%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

7,134

Population

1,655

People per sq mi

40.0

Median age

$65,855

Median household income

$27,960

Per capita income

$159,200

Median home value

$1,196

Median monthly rent

83.3%

Home ownership

17.8%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

2,352

Housing units

17.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

193

Under 5

246

278

5–9

355

295

10–14

377

215

15–19

276

20–24

122

352

25–34

449

536

35–44

685

359

45–54

458

111

55–59

142

354

60–64

453

199

65–74

254

111

75–84

143

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,066	29.0%
18 and over	5,068	71.0%
65 and over	782	11.0%
Median age	40.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 47%

Black or African American 42.2%

Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

Two or more races 3.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2%

Other race 1.1%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,486	47%
Black or African American	3,134	42.2%
Hispanic or Latino	287	3.9%
Two or more races	277	3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	149	2%
Other race	83	1.1%
Asian	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.0%	51.7%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	29.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	17.8%	15.6%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.2%	3.2%	4.7%

Under $10k 10.5%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 12.2%

$25k–$35k 9.7%

$35k–$50k 8.7%

$50k–$75k 13.8%

$75k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.5%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	12.2%
$25k–$35k	9.7%
$35k–$50k	8.7%
$50k–$75k	13.8%
$75k–$100k	13.3%
$100k–$150k	14.5%
$150k–$200k	12.5%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$65,855

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.7%

$50k–$100k 9.1%

$100k–$150k 27.6%

$150k–$200k 25.6%

$200k–$300k 19.9%

$300k–$500k 9.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$159,200
Median rent / month	$1,196
Owner occupied	83.3%
Renter occupied	16.7%
Vacant	11.8%
Single-family detached	82.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.3%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.9%
2000–2009	20.4%
1990–1999	11.2%
1980–1989	17.1%
1970–1979	16.5%
1960–1969	23.8%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	0.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	1.6%
2 bedrooms	10.1%
3 bedrooms	72.4%
4 bedrooms	12.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.7%
1 vehicle	43.6%
2 vehicles	33.4%
3 or more	14.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.0%
Electricity	57.3%
Propane / LP gas	1.4%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	993	40.8%
Cohabiting couple	203	8.3%
Male householder, no spouse	274	11.3%
Female householder, no spouse	964	39.6%
Households with children under 18	844	34.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	648	26.6%
Average household size	2.93

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.1%	27.9%
Married	42.8%	34.3%
Separated	5.0%	5.3%
Widowed	3.0%	10.3%
Divorced	14.0%	22.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.9%

Some HS, no diploma 17.7%

HS graduate 32.3%

Some college, no degree 19.2%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 12.8%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.4%
Bachelor's or higher	17.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	190	9.2%
Kindergarten	77	3.7%
Elementary school	1,114	54.0%
High school	352	17.1%
College / grad school	329	16.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.7%

Retail trade 15.0%

Professional & management 9.2%

Construction 7.0%

Finance & real estate 6.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Public administration 5.9%

Other services 5.4%

Manufacturing 5.3%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Information 0.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.0%
Service	21.5%
Sales & office	20.4%
Natural resources & construction	9.7%
Production & transportation	9.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.5%
Government	23.7%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.4%
Carpool	3.2%
Public transit	1.2%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	7.9%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.2

Poverty

All people 17.8%

Under 18 years 30.3%

18 and over 12.6%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 22.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.6%
Retirement income	17.0%
Supplemental Security	7.1%
Cash public assistance	5.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.9%
High blood pressure	39.3%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	14.7%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	25.5%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	5.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.3%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	35.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.4%
Depression	26.5%
Fair or poor health	23.3%
Poor mental health	19.9%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	18.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	49.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	22.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	175	3.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.0%
Under 18	13.2%
18–64 years	20.3%
65 and over	54.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.4%
Public insurance	56.0%
No insurance	4.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,695	93.8%
Spanish	95	1.4%
Other Indo-European	95	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,033	98.6%
Born in same state	6,982	97.9%
Born in different state	6,296	88.3%
Foreign born	51	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	101	1.4%
Not a US citizen	65	64.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	521	7.3%
Arab	294	4.1%
French	283	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	57	0.8%
German	39	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.1%
Internet access	87.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70092

What city is ZIP code 70092 in?

ZIP code 70092 is primarily assigned to Violet, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70092 in?

ZIP code 70092 falls within Saint Bernard County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70092?

18% of residents in ZIP code 70092 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 70092 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 70092 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70092?

The median home value in ZIP code 70092 is $159,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 70092?

ZIP code 70092 has an estimated population of 7,134 residents, with a density of 1,657 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 70092 in?

ZIP code 70092 observes the CST timezone.