Saint Bernard, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70085
St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,427
- 44/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $55,167
- Median income Below-median income area
- $156,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Saint Bernard pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 28th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 44
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70085 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 70085 covers 99.9 square miles in Saint Bernard, St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,427 residents on file, a density of 44 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70085 reports a modest median household income of $55,167 (8% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,903. The poverty rate is 23.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $156,600 (12% below the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $1,043; 74.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is 31 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Louisiana and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 70085.
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 70085
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Bernard, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70085.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 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 70085, Saint Bernard, 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
4,427
Population
99.9
Area (sq mi)
44
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70085?
36.5
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
5.1%
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?
$55,167
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$26,903
Per Capita Income
23.0%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
30.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70085 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Saint Bernard, 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)
$55,167 47th percentile higher than 47% 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
2,183housing units
2,183
Total Housing Units
1,620
Occupied Units
563
Vacant Units
2.91
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$156,600
Median Home Value
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$1,043
Median Rent
1999
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
+20.9%
YoY Change (2022)
181
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+81%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 70085 have increased 20.9% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +81% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +26.9% | 140 |
| 2019 | +3.8% | 146 |
| 2020 | +4.0% | 151 |
| 2021 | -1.2% | 150 |
| 2022 | +20.9% | 181 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 50 business establishments in ZIP 70085, employing approximately 267 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,663,000.
50
Businesses
267
Employees
$12.7M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 8 | 16.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 14.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 12.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 10.0% |
| Construction | 4 | 8.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 6.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 6.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70085, 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 (4,427 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 70085 in?
ZIP code 70085 (Saint Bernard) is located in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. St. Bernard Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-bernard-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70085?
ZIP code 70085 in Saint Bernard, LA has a population of 4,427 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70085?
The median household income in ZIP 70085 is $55,167, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70085?
The median home value in ZIP 70085 is $156,600, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70085?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70085 is White at 74.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70085?
ZIP code 70085 has 50 business establishments employing approximately 267 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70085?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70085 are: Retail trade (8), Transportation and warehousing (7), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70085?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70085 increased by 20.9% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 81%. 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 70085?
In ZIP code 70085, 43.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.1% 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 70085?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70085 is 30.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70085?
In ZIP code 70085, approximately 74.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70085?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70085 is 23.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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