PlainZIP

Edgard, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70049

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

2,481
53/sq mi
$68,953
Median income
$182,900
Median home value
35.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Edgard pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
39th pct
home value, US ZIPs
53
people per sq mi
98%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70049 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70049 covers 46.9 square miles in Edgard, St. John the Baptist County, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,481 residents on file, a density of 53 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70049 reports a modest median household income of $68,953 (16% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $35,879. Local economic indicators show a 11.2% poverty rate alongside 10.3% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $182,900 (3% above the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 98.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.5, and the average commute is -. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing St. John the Baptist County, so you can benchmark 70049 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 →

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 70049, Edgard, 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

2,481

Population

46.9

Area (sq mi)

53

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70049?

56.5

Median Age

43.5%

Male

56.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 8.7%
African American 91.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$68,953

Median Household Income

+16% vs state

$35,879

Per Capita Income

11.2%

Poverty Rate

10.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 70049 ranks nationally

Edgard, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,953 45th percentile higher than 45% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 54.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.1%

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

What does housing look like?

876

Total Housing Units

616

Occupied Units

260

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 98.2%
Renter 1.8%

$182,900

Median Home Value

+3% vs state

1985

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 70049, employing approximately 68 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,697,000.

10

Businesses

68

Employees

$1.7M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 70049 vs 70084 →

ZIP 70049 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 70049 ranks #8 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 70049 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 70049 ranks #3 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
70084 Reserve, LA 7,552 3.2 mi
70051 Garyville, LA 2,518 4.7 mi
70076 Mount Airy, LA 292 5.2 mi
70071 Lutcher, LA 3,653 8.3 mi
70057 Hahnville, LA 4,719 7.8 mi
70052 Gramercy, LA 3,795 8.6 mi
70090 Vacherie, LA 7,671 9.1 mi
70068 La Place, LA 34,101 10.9 mi
70080 Paradis, LA 1,556 12.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in St. John the Baptist County

70068 standard
La Place, LA
Pop: 34,101
70084 standard
Reserve, LA
Pop: 7,552
70051 standard
Garyville, LA
Pop: 2,518
70076 standard
Mount Airy, LA
Pop: 292

Related Areas

St. John the Baptist County Edgard, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70049 in? ▼
ZIP code 70049 (Edgard) is located in St. John the Baptist County, Louisiana. St. John the Baptist County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-john-the-baptist-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70049? ▼
ZIP code 70049 in Edgard, LA has a population of 2,481 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70049? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70049 is $68,953, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70049? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70049 is $182,900, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70049? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70049 is African American at 91.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70049? ▼
ZIP code 70049 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 68 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70049? ▼
In ZIP code 70049, 54.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.1% 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 70049? ▼
In ZIP code 70049, approximately 98.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 1.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70049? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70049 is 11.2% 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.