PlainZIP

Destrehan, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70047

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

13,006
466/sq mi
$87,333
Median income
$305,300
Median home value
36.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Destrehan pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 30%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
466
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70047 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70047 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Destrehan, St. Charles County, Louisiana, home to 13,006 residents across 27.9 square miles, a density of 466 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70047 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,333 (46% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $40,493. Poverty here runs at 16.2%, with unemployment measured at 12.3%. On housing, the median home value is $305,300 (72% above the state average) with median rent at $1,230 per month, and 73.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 70047 in local context, 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in St. Charles 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 70047

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Destrehan, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70047.

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 70047, Destrehan, 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

13,006

Population

27.9

Area (sq mi)

466

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70047?

40.0

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

7.5%

Foreign-Born

White 67.7%
African American 19.9%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%

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?

$87,333

Median Household Income

+46% vs state

$40,493

Per Capita Income

16.2%

Poverty Rate

12.3%

Unemployment Rate

27.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70047 ranks nationally

Destrehan, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$87,333 Top 30% higher than 70% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.6%

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

What does housing look like?

5,282

Total Housing Units

4,770

Occupied Units

512

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.3%
Renter 26.7%

$305,300

Median Home Value

+72% vs state

$1,230

Median Rent

1985

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

+3.2%

YoY Change (2024)

194

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+94%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70047 have increased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +94% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 166
2021 +4.2% 173
2022 +11.1% 192
2023 -2.1% 188
2024 +3.2% 194

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 214 business establishments in ZIP 70047, employing approximately 2,207 people with a combined annual payroll of $114,917,000.

214

Businesses

2,207

Employees

$114.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 28 13.1%
Health care and social assistance 24 11.2%
Accommodation and food services 23 10.8%
Construction 22 10.3%
Finance and insurance 19 8.9%
Retail trade 18 8.4%
Other services (except public administration) 18 8.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 6.5%
Wholesale trade 10 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 10 4.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 3.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 3.3%
Manufacturing 5 2.3%
Educational services 4 1.9%

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 70047 vs 70087 →

ZIP 70047 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 70047 ranks #3 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 70047 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 70047 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
70087 Saint Rose, LA 8,122 3.1 mi
70079 Norco, LA 3,067 3.6 mi
70031 Ama, LA 1,316 4.6 mi
70057 Hahnville, LA 4,719 5.8 mi
70039 Boutte, LA 2,460 6.2 mi
70062 Kenner, LA 17,095 6.7 mi
70080 Paradis, LA 1,556 7.1 mi
70065 Kenner, LA 51,116 7.8 mi
70070 Luling, LA 12,471 10.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in St. Charles County

70070 standard
Luling, LA
Pop: 12,471
70087 standard
Saint Rose, LA
Pop: 8,122
70057 standard
Hahnville, LA
Pop: 4,719
70030 standard
Des Allemands, LA
Pop: 4,585
70079 standard
Norco, LA
Pop: 3,067
70039 standard
Boutte, LA
Pop: 2,460

Related Areas

St. Charles County Destrehan, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70047 in? ▼
ZIP code 70047 (Destrehan) is located in St. Charles County, Louisiana. St. Charles County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-charles-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70047? ▼
ZIP code 70047 in Destrehan, LA has a population of 13,006 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70047? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70047 is $87,333, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70047? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70047 is $305,300, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70047? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70047 is White at 67.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70047? ▼
ZIP code 70047 has 214 business establishments employing approximately 2,207 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70047? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70047 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (28), Health care and social assistance (24), Accommodation and food services (23). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70047? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70047 increased by 3.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 94%. 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 70047? ▼
In ZIP code 70047, 61.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.6% 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 70047? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70047 is 27.3 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 70047? ▼
In ZIP code 70047, approximately 73.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70047? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70047 is 16.2% 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.