PlainZIP

Chalmette, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70043

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

16,760
832/sq mi
$55,068
Median income
$214,700
Median home value
13.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
48th pct
home value, US ZIPs
832
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70043 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70043 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chalmette, St. Bernard County, Louisiana, home to 16,760 residents across 20.2 square miles, a density of 832 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70043 reports a modest median household income of $55,068 (8% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $30,016. 24.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 9.0%. The typical home here is valued at $214,700 (21% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,113 monthly, and 61.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.2, and the average commute is 30 minutes. To put 70043 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 4 additional ZIPs in St. Bernard County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 70043

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chalmette, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70043.

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 70043, Chalmette, 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

16,760

Population

20.2

Area (sq mi)

832

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70043?

35.2

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

7.4%

Foreign-Born

White 53.4%
African American 27.8%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%

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?

$55,068

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$30,016

Per Capita Income

24.9%

Poverty Rate

9.0%

Unemployment Rate

29.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70043 ranks nationally

Chalmette, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,068 21st percentile higher than 21% 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 44.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.5%

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

What does housing look like?

9,061

Total Housing Units

8,326

Occupied Units

735

Vacant Units

2.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.0%
Renter 39.0%

$214,700

Median Home Value

+21% vs state

$1,113

Median Rent

1978

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

+4.3%

YoY Change (2024)

212

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+112%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70043 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +112% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.9% 169
2021 +9.5% 185
2022 +15.7% 214
2023 -4.8% 204
2024 +4.3% 212

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 460 business establishments in ZIP 70043, employing approximately 5,809 people with a combined annual payroll of $292,031,000.

460

Businesses

5,809

Employees

$292.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 92 20.0%
Accommodation and food services 64 13.9%
Construction 52 11.3%
Other services (except public administration) 45 9.8%
Health care and social assistance 40 8.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 37 8.0%
Finance and insurance 25 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 5.4%
Manufacturing 22 4.8%
Wholesale trade 14 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 14 3.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 2.2%
Information 7 1.5%
Educational services 7 1.5%
Utilities 4 0.9%

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 70043 vs 70131 →

ZIP 70043 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 70043 ranks #6 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 70043 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 70043 ranks #6 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
70131 New Orleans, LA 29,915 2.8 mi
70032 Arabi, LA 3,635 2.2 mi
70075 Meraux, LA 4,417 2.7 mi
70114 New Orleans, LA 22,870 4.2 mi
70117 New Orleans, LA 23,389 4.3 mi
70127 New Orleans, LA 20,471 5.4 mi
70139 New Orleans, LA 0 6.5 mi
70128 New Orleans, LA 17,113 7.1 mi
70163 New Orleans, LA 0 6.7 mi
70130 New Orleans, LA 14,064 6.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in St. Bernard County

70092 standard
Violet, LA
Pop: 6,651
70085 standard
Saint Bernard, LA
Pop: 4,427
70075 standard
Meraux, LA
Pop: 4,417
70032 standard
Arabi, LA
Pop: 3,635

Related Areas

St. Bernard County Chalmette, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70043 in? ▼
ZIP code 70043 (Chalmette) 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 70043? ▼
ZIP code 70043 in Chalmette, LA has a population of 16,760 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70043? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70043 is $55,068, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70043? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70043 is $214,700, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70043? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70043 is White at 53.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70043? ▼
ZIP code 70043 has 460 business establishments employing approximately 5,809 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70043? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70043 are: Retail trade (92), Accommodation and food services (64), Construction (52). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70043? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70043 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 112%. 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 70043? ▼
In ZIP code 70043, 44.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.5% 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 70043? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70043 is 29.5 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 70043? ▼
In ZIP code 70043, approximately 61.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70043? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70043 is 24.9% 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.