Violet, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70092
St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,651
- 529/sq mi High-density area
- $57,188
- Median income Below-median income area
- $166,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 33rd 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 Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,303. The poverty rate is 19.4%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $166,600 (6% below the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $898; 88.3% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in St. Bernard Parish, so 70092 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 3
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 70092?
40.6
Median Age
43.7%
Male
56.3%
Female
1.4%
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?
$57,188
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$31,303
Per Capita Income
19.4%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
34.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70092 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Violet, 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)
$57,188 Top 49% higher than 51% 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
2,850housing units
2,850
Total Housing Units
2,489
Occupied Units
361
Vacant Units
2.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$166,600
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 70056
Gretna (70056)
39,082 residents
- 70131
New Orleans (70131)
29,915 residents
- 70126
New Orleans (70126)
23,958 residents
- 70117
New Orleans (70117)
23,389 residents
- 70114
New Orleans (70114)
22,870 residents
- 70127
New Orleans (70127)
20,471 residents
- 70043
Chalmette (70043)
16,760 residents
- 70092 6,651
Violet (70092)
6,651 residents
- 70075 4,417
Meraux (70075)
4,417 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70092 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70092 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70075
Meraux (70075)
$73,067 median income
- 70131
New Orleans (70131)
$62,389 median income
- 70056
Gretna (70056)
$59,027 median income
- 70092
Violet (70092)
$57,188 median income
- 70032
Arabi (70032)
$56,813 median income
- 70043
Chalmette (70043)
$55,068 median income
- 70117
New Orleans (70117)
$45,764 median income
- 70114
New Orleans (70114)
$43,493 median income
- 70126
New Orleans (70126)
$41,709 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70092, 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 (6,651 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 70092 in?
ZIP code 70092 (Violet) 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 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.
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