Patterson, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70392
St. Mary Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,456
- 106/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $57,959
- Median income Below-median income area
- $159,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Patterson pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 26th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 106
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70392 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 70392 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Patterson, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, home to 8,456 residents across 79.6 square miles, a density of 106 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70392 reports a modest median household income of $57,959 (3% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,037. The poverty rate is 19.4%, with unemployment at 8.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $159,100 (10% below the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $861; 66.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in St. Mary Parish, so 70392 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 70392
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Patterson, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70392.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
19 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Finance and insurance 6
Finance and insurance
6 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 70392, Patterson, 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
8,456
Population
79.6
Area (sq mi)
106
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70392?
39.4
Median Age
45.2%
Male
54.8%
Female
1.8%
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?
$57,959
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$28,037
Per Capita Income
19.4%
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Unemployment Rate
27.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70392 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Patterson, 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)
$57,959 Top 48% higher than 52% 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
3,542housing units
3,542
Total Housing Units
3,056
Occupied Units
486
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$159,100
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$861
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 112 business establishments in ZIP 70392, employing approximately 774 people with a combined annual payroll of $33,493,000.
112
Businesses
774
Employees
$33.5M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 21 | 18.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 17.0% |
| Construction | 14 | 12.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 12.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 5.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 5.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 5.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 3.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 3.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 3.6% |
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 70392 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70538
Franklin (70538)
14,844 residents
- 70392
Patterson (70392)
8,456 residents
- 70342 4,979
Berwick (70342)
4,979 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70392 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 70392 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 70392
Patterson (70392)
$57,959 median income
- 70538
Franklin (70538)
$52,407 median income
- 70342
Berwick (70342)
$51,580 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 70392 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70392, 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 (8,456 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 70392 in?
ZIP code 70392 (Patterson) is located in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. St. Mary Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-mary-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70392?
ZIP code 70392 in Patterson, LA has a population of 8,456 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70392?
The median household income in ZIP 70392 is $57,959, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70392?
The median home value in ZIP 70392 is $159,100, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70392?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70392 is White at 55.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70392?
ZIP code 70392 has 112 business establishments employing approximately 774 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70392?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70392 are: Retail trade (21), Transportation and warehousing (19), Construction (14). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70392?
In ZIP code 70392, 64.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.0% 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 70392?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70392 is 27.3 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 70392?
In ZIP code 70392, approximately 66.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70392?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70392 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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