Destrehan, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70047
St. Charles Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,006
- 466/sq mi High-density area
- $87,333
- Median income Above-median income area
- $305,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 36.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 70047 (Destrehan, LA) rose +3.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 187.8 in 2023 to 193.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70047 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Destrehan, St. Charles Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,493. Unemployment is 12.3%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $305,300 (72% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while 73.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,230.
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. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Charles Parish, so 70047 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 70047
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Destrehan, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70047.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
28 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
24 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
23 establishments
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
19 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 70047?
40.0
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
7.5%
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?
$87,333
Median Household Income
+46% vs state ZIP avg
$40,493
Per Capita Income
16.2%
Poverty Rate
12.3%
Unemployment Rate
27.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70047 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Destrehan, 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)
$87,333 Top 11% higher than 89% 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
5,282housing units
5,282
Total Housing Units
4,770
Occupied Units
512
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$305,300
Median Home Value
+72% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 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
- 70079 3,067
Norco (70079)
3,067 residents
- 70039 2,460
Boutte (70039)
2,460 residents
- 70080 1,556
Paradis (70080)
1,556 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70047 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70047 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 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
- 70080
Paradis (70080)
$61,637 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70047, 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 (13,006 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 70047 in?
ZIP code 70047 (Destrehan) 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 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.
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