Boutte, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70039
St. Charles Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,460
- 78/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $67,727
- Median income Near-median income area
- $233,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Boutte pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 47%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 78
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70039 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 70039 covers 31.4 square miles in Boutte, St. Charles Parish, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,460 residents on file, a density of 78 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70039 reports a modest median household income of $67,727 (13% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,963. Unemployment is 13.4%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $233,300 (32% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while 71.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Charles Parish, so 70039 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 70039
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Boutte, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70039.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 70039, Boutte, 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
2,460
Population
31.4
Area (sq mi)
78
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70039?
34.6
Median Age
46.0%
Male
54.0%
Female
1.7%
Foreign-Born
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?
$67,727
Median Household Income
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$27,963
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
13.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 70039 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Boutte, LA household income vs. every Louisiana ZIP code
Median household income among 457 reporting Louisiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$67,727 Top 30% higher than 70% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
823housing units
823
Total Housing Units
792
Occupied Units
31
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$233,300
Median Home Value
+32% vs state ZIP avg
1994
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 92 business establishments in ZIP 70039, employing approximately 1,195 people with a combined annual payroll of $45,737,000.
92
Businesses
1,195
Employees
$45.7M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 18 | 19.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 18.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 17.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 9.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 9.8% |
| Construction | 3 | 3.3% |
| Information | 3 | 3.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 3.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 3.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 70039 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70065
Kenner (70065)
51,116 residents
- 70062 17,095
Kenner (70062)
17,095 residents
- 70047 13,006
Destrehan (70047)
13,006 residents
- 70070 12,471
Luling (70070)
12,471 residents
- 70087 8,122
Saint Rose (70087)
8,122 residents
- 70057 4,719
Hahnville (70057)
4,719 residents
- 70030 4,585
Des Allemands (70030)
4,585 residents
- 70079 3,067
Norco (70079)
3,067 residents
- 70039 2,460
Boutte (70039)
2,460 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70039 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70039 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70030
Des Allemands (70030)
$118,867 median income
- 70057
Hahnville (70057)
$90,236 median income
- 70047
Destrehan (70047)
$87,333 median income
- 70070
Luling (70070)
$76,539 median income
- 70087
Saint Rose (70087)
$73,406 median income
- 70031
Ama (70031)
$73,359 median income
- 70079
Norco (70079)
$71,433 median income
- 70039
Boutte (70039)
$67,727 median income
- 70065
Kenner (70065)
$67,285 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70039 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70080 | Paradis, LA | 1,556 | 2.7 mi |
| 70030 | Des Allemands, LA | 4,585 | 5.1 mi |
| 70047 | Destrehan, LA | 13,006 | 6.2 mi |
| 70070 | Luling, LA | 12,471 | 6.0 mi |
| 70079 | Norco, LA | 3,067 | 8.6 mi |
| 70031 | Ama, LA | 1,316 | 7.0 mi |
| 70057 | Hahnville, LA | 4,719 | 7.3 mi |
| 70087 | Saint Rose, LA | 8,122 | 8.0 mi |
| 70062 | Kenner, LA | 17,095 | 10.9 mi |
| 70065 | Kenner, LA | 51,116 | 12.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70039, both outside LA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,460 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What parish is ZIP code 70039 in?
ZIP code 70039 (Boutte) is located in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana. St. Charles Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-charles-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70039?
ZIP code 70039 in Boutte, LA has a population of 2,460 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70039?
The median household income in ZIP 70039 is $67,727, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70039?
The median home value in ZIP 70039 is $233,300, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70039?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70039 is White at 50.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70039?
ZIP code 70039 has 92 business establishments employing approximately 1,195 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70039?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70039 are: Retail trade (18), Other services (except public administration) (17), Accommodation and food services (16). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70039?
In ZIP code 70039, 54.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70039?
In ZIP code 70039, approximately 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70039?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70039 is 11.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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