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Saint Rose, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70087

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

8,122
249/sq mi
$73,406
Median income
$235,400
Median home value
25.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Saint Rose pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 48%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 46%
home value, US ZIPs
249
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70087 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70087 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint Rose, St. Charles County, Louisiana, home to 8,122 residents across 32.6 square miles, a density of 249 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70087 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,406 (23% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $31,987. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.5%. On housing, the median home value is $235,400 (33% above the state average) with median rent at $856 per month, and 74.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing St. Charles County, letting you compare 70087 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 70087

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Rose, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70087.

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 70087, Saint Rose, 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

8,122

Population

32.6

Area (sq mi)

249

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70087?

39.7

Median Age

45.0%

Male

55.0%

Female

11.6%

Foreign-Born

White 35.7%
African American 41.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%

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?

$73,406

Median Household Income

+23% vs state

$31,987

Per Capita Income

8.3%

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Unemployment Rate

24.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70087 ranks nationally

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

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

$73,406 Top 48% higher than 52% 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 52.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,842

Total Housing Units

2,483

Occupied Units

359

Vacant Units

2.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.9%
Renter 25.1%

$235,400

Median Home Value

+33% vs state

$856

Median Rent

1988

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

-2.6%

YoY Change (2024)

210

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+110%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70087 have decreased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +110% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.6% 172
2021 +7.1% 184
2022 +18.6% 218
2023 -1.3% 215
2024 -2.6% 210

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 228 business establishments in ZIP 70087, employing approximately 6,202 people with a combined annual payroll of $460,761,000.

228

Businesses

6,202

Employees

$460.8M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 45 19.7%
Wholesale trade 43 18.9%
Construction 24 10.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 19 8.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 7.9%
Retail trade 17 7.5%
Other services (except public administration) 14 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 4.4%
Health care and social assistance 10 4.4%
Manufacturing 9 4.0%
Accommodation and food services 6 2.6%
Finance and insurance 5 2.2%
Educational services 3 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.3%

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 70087 vs 70031 →

ZIP 70087 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 70087 ranks #8 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 70087 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 70087 ranks #6 of 9 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
70031 Ama, LA 1,316 2.7 mi
70047 Destrehan, LA 13,006 3.1 mi
70062 Kenner, LA 17,095 3.6 mi
70065 Kenner, LA 51,116 5.0 mi
70079 Norco, LA 3,067 6.0 mi
70003 Metairie, LA 40,150 6.2 mi
70123 New Orleans, LA 26,475 6.8 mi
70070 Luling, LA 12,471 9.9 mi
70001 Metairie, LA 37,996 8.8 mi
70057 Hahnville, LA 4,719 8.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in St. Charles County

70047 standard
Destrehan, LA
Pop: 13,006
70070 standard
Luling, LA
Pop: 12,471
70057 standard
Hahnville, LA
Pop: 4,719
70030 standard
Des Allemands, LA
Pop: 4,585
70079 standard
Norco, LA
Pop: 3,067
70039 standard
Boutte, LA
Pop: 2,460

Related Areas

St. Charles County Saint Rose, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70087 in? ▼
ZIP code 70087 (Saint Rose) is located in St. Charles County, Louisiana. St. Charles County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-charles-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70087? ▼
ZIP code 70087 in Saint Rose, LA has a population of 8,122 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70087? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70087 is $73,406, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70087? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70087 is $235,400, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70087? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70087 is African American at 41.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70087? ▼
ZIP code 70087 has 228 business establishments employing approximately 6,202 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70087? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70087 are: Transportation and warehousing (45), Wholesale trade (43), Construction (24). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70087? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70087 decreased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 110%. 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 70087? ▼
In ZIP code 70087, 52.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.3% 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 70087? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70087 is 24.5 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 70087? ▼
In ZIP code 70087, approximately 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70087? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70087 is 8.3% 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.