PlainZIP

Vacherie, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70090

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

7,671
60/sq mi
$61,654
Median income
$208,800
Median home value
25.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs
46th pct
home value, US ZIPs
60
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70090 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70090 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Vacherie, St. James County, Louisiana, home to 7,671 residents across 128.9 square miles, a density of 60 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70090 reports a modest median household income of $61,654 (3% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $37,684. Local economic indicators show a 10.3% poverty rate alongside 4.6% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $208,800 (18% above the state average) with median rent at $644 per month, and 80.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 32 minutes. To put 70090 in local context, 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in St. James County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 70090

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Vacherie, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70090.

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 70090, Vacherie, 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

7,671

Population

128.9

Area (sq mi)

60

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70090?

43.5

Median Age

45.3%

Male

54.7%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 40.7%
African American 57.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$61,654

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$37,684

Per Capita Income

10.3%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

32.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70090 ranks nationally

Vacherie, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,654 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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 61.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.6%

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

What does housing look like?

3,091

Total Housing Units

2,705

Occupied Units

386

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.5%
Renter 19.5%

$208,800

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

$644

Median Rent

1985

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

-5.0%

YoY Change (2023)

230

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+130%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70090 have decreased 5.0% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +130% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +0.7% 188
2020 +7.1% 201
2021 +3.0% 207
2022 +16.8% 242
2023 -5.0% 230

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 72 business establishments in ZIP 70090, employing approximately 797 people with a combined annual payroll of $44,381,000.

72

Businesses

797

Employees

$44.4M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 15 20.8%
Health care and social assistance 13 18.1%
Transportation and warehousing 7 9.7%
Accommodation and food services 7 9.7%
Other services (except public administration) 7 9.7%
Construction 5 6.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 6.9%
Finance and insurance 4 5.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 4.2%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 70090 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 70090 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 70090 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 70090 ranks #7 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
70071 Lutcher, LA 3,653 6.0 mi
70763 Paulina, LA 3,816 5.7 mi
70052 Gramercy, LA 3,795 7.9 mi
70743 Hester, LA 350 5.8 mi
70076 Mount Airy, LA 292 7.5 mi
70051 Garyville, LA 2,518 8.5 mi
70049 Edgard, LA 2,481 9.1 mi
70723 Convent, LA 1,759 10.2 mi
70084 Reserve, LA 7,552 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in St. James County

70763 standard
Paulina, LA
Pop: 3,816
70052 standard
Gramercy, LA
Pop: 3,795
70071 standard
Lutcher, LA
Pop: 3,653
70086 standard
Saint James, LA
Pop: 1,969
70723 standard
Convent, LA
Pop: 1,759
70743 standard
Hester, LA
Pop: 350

Related Areas

St. James County Vacherie, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70090 in? ▼
ZIP code 70090 (Vacherie) is located in St. James County, Louisiana. St. James County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-james-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70090? ▼
ZIP code 70090 in Vacherie, LA has a population of 7,671 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70090? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70090 is $61,654, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70090? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70090 is $208,800, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70090? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70090 is African American at 57.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70090? ▼
ZIP code 70090 has 72 business establishments employing approximately 797 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70090? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70090 are: Retail trade (15), Health care and social assistance (13), Transportation and warehousing (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70090? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70090 decreased by 5.0% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 130%. 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 70090? ▼
In ZIP code 70090, 61.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.6% 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 70090? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70090 is 32.1 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 70090? ▼
In ZIP code 70090, approximately 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70090? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70090 is 10.3% 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.