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Violet, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70092

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

6,651
529/sq mi
$57,188
Median income
$166,600
Median home value
19.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Violet pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
33th pct
home value, US ZIPs
529
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70092 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70092 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Violet, St. Bernard County, Louisiana, home to 6,651 residents across 12.6 square miles, a density of 529 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70092 reports a modest median household income of $57,188 (4% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $31,303. The poverty rate stands at 19.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. The typical home here is valued at $166,600 (6% below the state average); renters pay a median of $898 monthly, and 88.3% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 35 minutes. To put 70092 in local context, 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 4 additional ZIPs in St. Bernard 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 70092

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Violet, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70092.

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 70092, Violet, 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

6,651

Population

12.6

Area (sq mi)

529

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70092?

40.6

Median Age

43.7%

Male

56.3%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 45.3%
African American 41.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%

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?

$57,188

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$31,303

Per Capita Income

19.4%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

34.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70092 ranks nationally

Violet, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,188 24th percentile higher than 24% 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 53.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,850

Total Housing Units

2,489

Occupied Units

361

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.3%
Renter 11.7%

$166,600

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$898

Median Rent

1984

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

+1.0%

YoY Change (2024)

212

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+112%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70092 have increased 1.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +112% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.9% 165
2021 +7.6% 178
2022 +15.6% 206
2023 +2.3% 210
2024 +1.0% 212

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 37 business establishments in ZIP 70092, employing approximately 164 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,135,000.

37

Businesses

164

Employees

$5.1M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 9 24.3%
Construction 7 18.9%
Health care and social assistance 7 18.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 8.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 8.1%
Accommodation and food services 3 8.1%

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 70092 vs 70075 →

ZIP 70092 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 70092 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 70092 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 70092 ranks #4 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
70075 Meraux, LA 4,417 2.8 mi
70131 New Orleans, LA 29,915 4.1 mi
70043 Chalmette, LA 16,760 5.3 mi
70056 Gretna, LA 39,082 8.3 mi
70032 Arabi, LA 3,635 7.5 mi
70114 New Orleans, LA 22,870 8.8 mi
70117 New Orleans, LA 23,389 9.5 mi
70127 New Orleans, LA 20,471 10.0 mi
70126 New Orleans, LA 23,958 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in St. Bernard County

70043 standard
Chalmette, LA
Pop: 16,760
70085 standard
Saint Bernard, LA
Pop: 4,427
70075 standard
Meraux, LA
Pop: 4,417
70032 standard
Arabi, LA
Pop: 3,635

Related Areas

St. Bernard County Violet, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70092 in? ▼
ZIP code 70092 (Violet) 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 70092? ▼
ZIP code 70092 in Violet, LA has a population of 6,651 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70092? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70092 is $57,188, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70092? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70092 is $166,600, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70092? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70092 is White at 45.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70092? ▼
ZIP code 70092 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 164 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70092? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70092 are: Retail trade (9), Construction (7), Health care and social assistance (7). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70092? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70092 increased by 1.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 112%. 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 70092? ▼
In ZIP code 70092, 53.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.1% 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 70092? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70092 is 34.7 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 70092? ▼
In ZIP code 70092, approximately 88.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70092? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70092 is 19.4% 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.