ZIP Code 70083

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Port Sulphur · Plaquemines County · Louisiana

ZIP code 70083 in Port Sulphur, Louisiana has a population of 2,353. The median household income is $53,100, which is 30% below the national average. Median home value is $84,500, 70% below the US average. 7.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 70083 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 326.8 square miles in Port Sulphur, Plaquemines County, Louisiana. The area is home to 2,353 residents, producing a population density of 7 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 70083 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 70083 sits at $53,100 (11% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $24,026. The poverty rate stands at 8.2% and the unemployment rate at 8.3%. On housing, the median home value is $84,500 (52% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 88.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 70083 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 7.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Plaquemines County, so you can benchmark 70083 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data — no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 70083

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70083 (establishments)

Top 5 industries — ZIP 70083 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 4 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 70083 (establishments) Top 4 1. Retail trade 9 2. Transportation and warehousing 5 3. Accommodation and food services 4 4. Utilities 3 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 70083. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 70083, Port Sulphur, LA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,353

Population

326.8

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

34.5

Median Age

57.9%

Male

42.1%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 15.5%
African American 55.3%
Asian 6.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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)

Income & Employment

$53,100

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$24,026

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

8.3%

Unemployment Rate

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 59.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.2%

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

Housing

908

Total Housing Units

778

Occupied Units

130

Vacant Units

2.96

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.2%
Renter 11.8%

$84,500

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

2006

Median Year Built

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

Local Business Landscape

Census Bureau data shows 34 business establishments in ZIP 70083, employing approximately 413 people with a combined annual payroll of $40,350,000.

34

Businesses

413

Employees

$40.4M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 9 26.5%
Transportation and warehousing 5 14.7%
Accommodation and food services 4 11.8%
Utilities 3 8.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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70082 Pointe A La Hache, LA 336 7.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70083 in?
ZIP code 70083 (Port Sulphur) is located in Plaquemines County, Louisiana. Plaquemines County contains multiple ZIP codes — see the full list at /counties/plaquemines-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70083?
ZIP code 70083 in Port Sulphur, LA has a population of 2,353 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70083?
The median household income in ZIP 70083 is $53,100, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70083?
The median home value in ZIP 70083 is $84,500, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70083?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70083 is African American at 55.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70083?
ZIP code 70083 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 413 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70083?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70083 are: Retail trade (9), Transportation and warehousing (5), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70083?
In ZIP code 70083, 59.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.2% 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 70083?
In ZIP code 70083, approximately 88.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70083?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70083 is 8.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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