PlainZIP

Reserve, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70084

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

7,552
193/sq mi
$62,047
Median income
$155,400
Median home value
12.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Reserve pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
27th pct
home value, US ZIPs
193
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70084 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70084 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Reserve, St. John the Baptist County, Louisiana, home to 7,552 residents across 39.1 square miles, a density of 193 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70084 reports a modest median household income of $62,047 (4% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $26,239. 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 18.5%. The typical home here is valued at $155,400 (12% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,231 monthly, and 74.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 20 minutes. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing St. John the Baptist County, letting you compare 70084 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 70084

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Reserve, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70084.

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 70084, Reserve, 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

7,552

Population

39.1

Area (sq mi)

193

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70084?

42.5

Median Age

58.7%

Male

41.3%

Female

13.7%

Foreign-Born

White 38.2%
African American 43.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%

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?

$62,047

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$26,239

Per Capita Income

16.6%

Poverty Rate

18.5%

Unemployment Rate

19.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70084 ranks nationally

Reserve, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,047 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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 56.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.8%

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

What does housing look like?

3,147

Total Housing Units

2,245

Occupied Units

902

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.5%
Renter 25.5%

$155,400

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$1,231

Median Rent

1980

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

+13.1%

YoY Change (2024)

223

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+123%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70084 have increased 13.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 -3.1% 154
2020 +11.2% 171
2021 +3.3% 177
2022 +13.1% 200
2024 – 223

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 121 business establishments in ZIP 70084, employing approximately 2,959 people with a combined annual payroll of $236,555,000.

121

Businesses

2,959

Employees

$236.6M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 21 17.4%
Retail trade 17 14.1%
Other services (except public administration) 13 10.7%
Construction 12 9.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 9.9%
Wholesale trade 10 8.3%
Manufacturing 8 6.6%
Health care and social assistance 8 6.6%
Finance and insurance 3 2.5%
Educational services 3 2.5%
Accommodation and food services 3 2.5%

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 70084 vs 70049 →

ZIP 70084 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 70084 ranks #3 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 70084 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 70084 ranks #6 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
70049 Edgard, LA 2,481 3.2 mi
70051 Garyville, LA 2,518 3.8 mi
70076 Mount Airy, LA 292 4.7 mi
70052 Gramercy, LA 3,795 7.9 mi
70071 Lutcher, LA 3,653 8.4 mi
70068 La Place, LA 34,101 9.0 mi
70057 Hahnville, LA 4,719 9.8 mi
70090 Vacherie, LA 7,671 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in St. John the Baptist County

70068 standard
La Place, LA
Pop: 34,101
70051 standard
Garyville, LA
Pop: 2,518
70049 standard
Edgard, LA
Pop: 2,481
70076 standard
Mount Airy, LA
Pop: 292

Related Areas

St. John the Baptist County Reserve, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70084 in? ▼
ZIP code 70084 (Reserve) is located in St. John the Baptist County, Louisiana. St. John the Baptist County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-john-the-baptist-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70084? ▼
ZIP code 70084 in Reserve, LA has a population of 7,552 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70084? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70084 is $62,047, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70084? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70084 is $155,400, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70084? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70084 is African American at 43.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70084? ▼
ZIP code 70084 has 121 business establishments employing approximately 2,959 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70084? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70084 are: Transportation and warehousing (21), Retail trade (17), Other services (except public administration) (13). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70084? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70084 increased by 13.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 123%. 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 70084? ▼
In ZIP code 70084, 56.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.8% 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 70084? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70084 is 19.7 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 70084? ▼
In ZIP code 70084, approximately 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70084? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70084 is 16.6% 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.