PlainZIP

Norco, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70079

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

3,067
529/sq mi
$71,433
Median income
$238,900
Median home value
16.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

49th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
529
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70079 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70079 covers 5.8 square miles in Norco, St. Charles County, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,067 residents on file, a density of 529 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70079 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,433 (20% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $48,304. Poverty here runs at 14.9%, with unemployment measured at 3.5%. Housing costs here run $238,900 for a typical home value (35% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,081 a month; 80.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 70079 in local context, 7 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 70079

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Norco, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70079.

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 70079, Norco, 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

3,067

Population

5.8

Area (sq mi)

529

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70079?

38.6

Median Age

55.6%

Male

44.4%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 85.6%
African American 4.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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?

$71,433

Median Household Income

+20% vs state

$48,304

Per Capita Income

14.9%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

22.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70079 ranks nationally

Norco, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,433 49th percentile higher than 49% 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 61.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,354

Total Housing Units

1,231

Occupied Units

123

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.3%
Renter 19.7%

$238,900

Median Home Value

+35% vs state

$1,081

Median Rent

1960

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

-14.6%

YoY Change (2024)

176

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+76%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70079 have decreased 14.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +76% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.1% 168
2021 +4.0% 174
2022 +11.3% 194
2023 +6.3% 206
2024 -14.6% 176

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 73 business establishments in ZIP 70079, employing approximately 2,517 people with a combined annual payroll of $391,795,000.

73

Businesses

2,517

Employees

$391.8M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 10 13.7%
Manufacturing 9 12.3%
Construction 8 11.0%
Transportation and warehousing 7 9.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 8.2%
Wholesale trade 5 6.8%
Accommodation and food services 5 6.8%
Other services (except public administration) 5 6.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 5.5%
Finance and insurance 3 4.1%
Health care and social assistance 3 4.1%

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 70079 vs 70047 →

ZIP 70079 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 70079 ranks #5 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 70079 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 70079 ranks #5 of 8 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
70047 Destrehan, LA 13,006 3.6 mi
70057 Hahnville, LA 4,719 4.1 mi
70087 Saint Rose, LA 8,122 6.0 mi
70080 Paradis, LA 1,556 8.3 mi
70039 Boutte, LA 2,460 8.6 mi
70068 La Place, LA 34,101 9.1 mi
70031 Ama, LA 1,316 8.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in St. Charles County

70047 standard
Destrehan, LA
Pop: 13,006
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
70039 standard
Boutte, LA
Pop: 2,460

Related Areas

St. Charles County Norco, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70079 in? ▼
ZIP code 70079 (Norco) 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 70079? ▼
ZIP code 70079 in Norco, LA has a population of 3,067 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70079? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70079 is $71,433, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70079? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70079 is $238,900, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70079? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70079 is White at 85.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70079? ▼
ZIP code 70079 has 73 business establishments employing approximately 2,517 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70079? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70079 are: Retail trade (10), Manufacturing (9), Construction (8). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70079? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70079 decreased by 14.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 76%. 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 70079? ▼
In ZIP code 70079, 61.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.4% 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 70079? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70079 is 22.3 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 70079? ▼
In ZIP code 70079, approximately 80.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70079? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70079 is 14.9% 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.