PlainZIP

Luling, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70070

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

12,471
52/sq mi
$76,539
Median income
$273,800
Median home value
30.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Luling pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 43%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
52
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70070 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70070 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Luling, St. Charles County, Louisiana, home to 12,471 residents across 239.4 square miles, a density of 52 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70070 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,539 (28% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $37,118. Local economic indicators show a 13.6% poverty rate alongside 4.6% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $273,800 (55% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,625 monthly, and 87.0% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 70070 in local context, 10 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 70070

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Luling, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70070.

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 70070, Luling, 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

12,471

Population

239.4

Area (sq mi)

52

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70070?

39.9

Median Age

45.9%

Male

54.1%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 66.8%
African American 20.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

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?

$76,539

Median Household Income

+28% vs state

$37,118

Per Capita Income

13.6%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

23.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70070 ranks nationally

Luling, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,539 Top 43% higher than 57% 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 55.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.2%

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

What does housing look like?

5,559

Total Housing Units

5,297

Occupied Units

262

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.0%
Renter 13.0%

$273,800

Median Home Value

+55% vs state

$1,625

Median Rent

1984

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

+3.7%

YoY Change (2024)

198

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+98%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70070 have increased 3.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +98% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 164
2021 +6.0% 174
2022 +9.8% 191
2023 +0.1% 191
2024 +3.7% 198

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 256 business establishments in ZIP 70070, employing approximately 3,939 people with a combined annual payroll of $329,029,000.

256

Businesses

3,939

Employees

$329.0M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 32 12.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 27 10.6%
Health care and social assistance 27 10.6%
Other services (except public administration) 25 9.8%
Accommodation and food services 24 9.4%
Construction 21 8.2%
Transportation and warehousing 18 7.0%
Finance and insurance 16 6.3%
Wholesale trade 14 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 4.3%
Manufacturing 7 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 2.7%
Utilities 5 1.9%
Information 5 1.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 1.2%

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 70070 vs 70031 →

ZIP 70070 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 70070 ranks #4 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 70070 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 70070 ranks #4 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
70031 Ama, LA 1,316 7.4 mi
70039 Boutte, LA 2,460 6.0 mi
70030 Des Allemands, LA 4,585 7.7 mi
70087 Saint Rose, LA 8,122 9.9 mi
70094 Westwego, LA 31,669 8.0 mi
70080 Paradis, LA 1,556 8.5 mi
70047 Destrehan, LA 13,006 10.0 mi
70123 New Orleans, LA 26,475 10.0 mi
70355 Gheens, LA 1,041 12.0 mi
70121 New Orleans, LA 12,029 12.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in St. Charles County

70047 standard
Destrehan, LA
Pop: 13,006
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 Luling, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70070 in? ▼
ZIP code 70070 (Luling) 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 70070? ▼
ZIP code 70070 in Luling, LA has a population of 12,471 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70070? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70070 is $76,539, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70070? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70070 is $273,800, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70070? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70070 is White at 66.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70070? ▼
ZIP code 70070 has 256 business establishments employing approximately 3,939 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70070? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70070 are: Retail trade (32), Professional, scientific, and technical services (27), Health care and social assistance (27). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70070? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70070 increased by 3.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 98%. 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 70070? ▼
In ZIP code 70070, 55.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.2% 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 70070? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70070 is 23.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70070? ▼
In ZIP code 70070, approximately 87.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70070? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70070 is 13.6% 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.