Pointe A La Hache, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70082
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 336
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $36,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pointe A La Hache pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- Lowest
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 54%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70082 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 70082 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pointe A La Hache, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, home to just 336 residents across 35.4 square miles, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 70082, but per-capita income is $11,493. The poverty rate is 70.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $36,800 (79% below the average Louisiana ZIP); owner occupancy is 54.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Plaquemines Parish, so 70082 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 →
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 70082, Pointe A La Hache, 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
336
Population
35.4
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70082?
51.6
Median Age
79.4%
Male
20.6%
Female
5.2%
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?
$11,493
Per Capita Income
70.6%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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
140housing units
140
Total Housing Units
113
Occupied Units
27
Vacant Units
3.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$36,800
Median Home Value
-79% vs state ZIP avg
2002
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 70082, employing approximately 10 people with a combined annual payroll of $580,000.
5
Businesses
10
Employees
$580K
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 70082 vs 70083 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70083 | Port Sulphur, LA | 2,353 | 7.0 mi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What parish is ZIP code 70082 in?
ZIP code 70082 (Pointe A La Hache) is located in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. Plaquemines Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/plaquemines-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70082?
ZIP code 70082 in Pointe A La Hache, LA has a population of 336 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70082?
The median home value in ZIP 70082 is $36,800, which is 87% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70082?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70082 is African American at 75.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70082?
ZIP code 70082 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 10 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70082?
In ZIP code 70082, 41.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.2% 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 70082?
In ZIP code 70082, approximately 54.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70082?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70082 is 70.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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