Chalmette, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70043
St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,760
- 832/sq mi High-density area
- $55,068
- Median income Below-median income area
- $214,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 13.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Chalmette pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 70043 (Chalmette, LA) rose +4.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 203.5 in 2023 to 212.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70043 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chalmette, St. Bernard Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,016. The poverty rate is 24.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $214,700 (21% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while 61.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,113.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in St. Bernard Parish, so 70043 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 70043
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chalmette, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70043.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
92 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
64 establishments
- Construction
Construction
52 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
45 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
40 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 70043?
35.2
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
7.4%
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?
$55,068
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$30,016
Per Capita Income
24.9%
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Unemployment Rate
29.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70043 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Chalmette, 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)
$55,068 47th percentile higher than 47% 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
9,061housing units
9,061
Total Housing Units
8,326
Occupied Units
735
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$214,700
Median Home Value
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 70131
New Orleans (70131)
29,915 residents
- 70117
New Orleans (70117)
23,389 residents
- 70114
New Orleans (70114)
22,870 residents
- 70127
New Orleans (70127)
20,471 residents
- 70128
New Orleans (70128)
17,113 residents
- 70043
Chalmette (70043)
16,760 residents
- 70130
New Orleans (70130)
14,064 residents
- 70075 4,417
Meraux (70075)
4,417 residents
- 70032 3,635
Arabi (70032)
3,635 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70043 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70043 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70130
New Orleans (70130)
$80,212 median income
- 70075
Meraux (70075)
$73,067 median income
- 70131
New Orleans (70131)
$62,389 median income
- 70032
Arabi (70032)
$56,813 median income
- 70128
New Orleans (70128)
$56,431 median income
- 70043
Chalmette (70043)
$55,068 median income
- 70117
New Orleans (70117)
$45,764 median income
- 70114
New Orleans (70114)
$43,493 median income
- 70127
New Orleans (70127)
$40,765 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70043, 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 (16,760 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 70043 in?
ZIP code 70043 (Chalmette) is located in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. St. Bernard Parish 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.
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