PlainZIP

Arabi, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70032

St. Bernard County, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,635
802/sq mi
$56,813
Median income
$225,500
Median home value
26.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Arabi pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
802
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70032 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70032 covers 4.5 square miles in Arabi, St. Bernard County, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,635 residents on file, a density of 802 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70032 reports a modest median household income of $56,813 (5% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $32,796. Poverty here runs at 21.7%, with unemployment measured at 9.4%. Housing costs here run $225,500 for a typical home value (27% above the state average), with rent averaging $981 a month; 68.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing St. Bernard County, letting you compare 70032 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 70032

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Arabi, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70032.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 70032, Arabi, LA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,635

Population

4.5

Area (sq mi)

802

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70032?

37.7

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

8.7%

Foreign-Born

White 63.5%
African American 13.9%
Asian 5.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$56,813

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$32,796

Per Capita Income

21.7%

Poverty Rate

9.4%

Unemployment Rate

27.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70032 ranks nationally

Arabi, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$56,813 24th percentile higher than 24% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,185

Total Housing Units

1,905

Occupied Units

280

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.7%
Renter 31.3%

$225,500

Median Home Value

+27% vs state

$981

Median Rent

1964

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-3.0%

YoY Change (2024)

279

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+179%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70032 have decreased 3.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +179% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.7% 236
2021 +13.9% 268
2022 +13.7% 305
2023 -5.7% 288
2024 -3.0% 279

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 85 business establishments in ZIP 70032, employing approximately 1,482 people with a combined annual payroll of $95,837,000.

85

Businesses

1,482

Employees

$95.8M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 20 23.5%
Accommodation and food services 15 17.6%
Construction 13 15.3%
Manufacturing 5 5.9%
Wholesale trade 5 5.9%
Transportation and warehousing 5 5.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 4.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 4.7%
Finance and insurance 3 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 3.5%
Other services (except public administration) 3 3.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 70032 vs 70117 →

ZIP 70032 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70032 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 70032 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 70032 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
70117 New Orleans, LA 23,389 2.1 mi
70043 Chalmette, LA 16,760 2.2 mi
70114 New Orleans, LA 22,870 2.5 mi
70116 New Orleans, LA 11,507 4.0 mi
70112 New Orleans, LA 3,655 4.7 mi
70139 New Orleans, LA 0 4.4 mi
70126 New Orleans, LA 23,958 4.4 mi
70163 New Orleans, LA 0 4.7 mi
70131 New Orleans, LA 29,915 4.1 mi
70127 New Orleans, LA 20,471 4.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in St. Bernard County

70043 standard
Chalmette, LA
Pop: 16,760
70092 standard
Violet, LA
Pop: 6,651
70085 standard
Saint Bernard, LA
Pop: 4,427
70075 standard
Meraux, LA
Pop: 4,417

Related Areas

St. Bernard County Arabi, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70032 in? ▼
ZIP code 70032 (Arabi) is located in St. Bernard County, Louisiana. St. Bernard County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-bernard-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70032? ▼
ZIP code 70032 in Arabi, LA has a population of 3,635 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70032? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70032 is $56,813, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70032? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70032 is $225,500, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70032? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70032 is White at 63.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70032? ▼
ZIP code 70032 has 85 business establishments employing approximately 1,482 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70032? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70032 are: Retail trade (20), Accommodation and food services (15), Construction (13). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70032? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70032 decreased by 3.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 179%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70032? ▼
In ZIP code 70032, 54.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 70032? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70032 is 27.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70032? ▼
In ZIP code 70032, approximately 68.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70032? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70032 is 21.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.