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Saint Bernard, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70085

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

4,427
44/sq mi
$55,167
Median income
$156,600
Median home value
12.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Saint Bernard pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

21th 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 County, 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 Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $26,903. Local economic indicators show a 23.0% poverty rate alongside 6.5% unemployment. Housing costs here run $156,600 for a typical home value (12% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,043 a month; 74.0% of 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. Compare these figures to the Louisiana and national benchmarks above rather than reading 70085's numbers in isolation.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 70085?

36.5

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

5.1%

Foreign-Born

White 74.1%
African American 4.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.0%

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)

How much do residents earn?

$55,167

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$26,903

Per Capita Income

23.0%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

30.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70085 ranks nationally

Saint Bernard, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,167 21st percentile higher than 21% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 43.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,183

Total Housing Units

1,620

Occupied Units

563

Vacant Units

2.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.0%
Renter 26.0%

$156,600

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$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.

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70085 in? ▼
ZIP code 70085 (Saint Bernard) is located in St. Bernard County, Louisiana. St. Bernard County 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.