Norco, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70079
St. Charles Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,067
- 529/sq mi High-density area
- $71,433
- Median income Near-median income area
- $238,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 70079 (Norco, LA) fell -14.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 206.1 in 2023 to 176.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70079 covers 5.8 square miles in Norco, St. Charles Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,304. The poverty rate is 14.9%, with unemployment at 3.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $238,900 (35% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while 80.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,081.
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. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Charles Parish, so 70079 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 70079
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Norco, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70079.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
7 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 70079?
38.6
Median Age
55.6%
Male
44.4%
Female
1.3%
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?
$71,433
Median Household Income
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$48,304
Per Capita Income
14.9%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
22.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70079 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Norco, 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)
$71,433 Top 25% higher than 75% 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
1,354housing units
1,354
Total Housing Units
1,231
Occupied Units
123
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$238,900
Median Home Value
+35% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 70068
La Place (70068)
34,101 residents
- 70047 13,006
Destrehan (70047)
13,006 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
- 70031 1,316
Ama (70031)
1,316 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70079 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70079 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
- 70087
Saint Rose (70087)
$73,406 median income
- 70031
Ama (70031)
$73,359 median income
- 70079
Norco (70079)
$71,433 median income
- 70068
La Place (70068)
$68,459 median income
- 70039
Boutte (70039)
$67,727 median income
- 70080
Paradis (70080)
$61,637 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70079, 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 (3,067 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 70079 in?
ZIP code 70079 (Norco) 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 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.
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