ZIP Code 70082 in Pointe A La Hache, LA

Data Last Updated: November 1, 2025
City:Pointe A La Hache, Louisiana
City Alias:Davant, Pt A La Hache
Names to Avoid:
Bohemia
Parish:Plaquemines Parish
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:9:06:47 AM
Population:832 [See All]
Area Code:504
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:29.5419, -89.7512
Land Area:11.377 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 70082 has 832 residents and 110 households (average 3.02 persons per household). The median age is 34.7 years, younger than the state (38.1) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 74.4% male and 25.6% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.5%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (80.4%, much higher than the state average of 31.4% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (15.7%, much lower than the state average of 57.1% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (31.4%) and national averages (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:832Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:552Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:73.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:110Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$38,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:3.02Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:4.91Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--8784259325405440419308190396340429552
Decennial Census336------------------832------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 34.7

Male Median Age: 34.1

Female Median Age: 35.8

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male31125136910296637251373117159131
Female12121014141624196111312161111444
Total15233527831181208278625043332620575
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:13115.75%
Black:66980.41%
Hispanic:*232.76%
Asian:40.48%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:50.60%
Total:832100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:61974.40%34.1 years
Females:21325.60%35.8 years
Total:832100%34.7 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:52595.11%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:274.89%
Total Population:552100%
Total Native Population:52595.11%
Total Foreign-born Population:274.89%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($60,023), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,732. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $11,399 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($44,630), with a current gap of $11,399 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 46.4%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is far lower than the state rate (6.3%). The largest occupation group is Service (88.3%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$0$100,000$84,643$85,991$85,909$85,507$0$12,188$9,732$11,222$11,148$0$0
Median Family Income$0$100,000$68,000$61,422$61,894$61,385$0$14,076$15,333$11,605$0$0$0
Median NonFamily Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$2,499$0$0$0$0$0
Median Male Income$0$57,344$56,000$56,000$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$11,456$11,399
Median Female Income$22,308$26,250$44,583$44,489$0$60,169$46,250$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:25646.38%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:29653.62%
Total:552100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:3011.72%
Service:22688.28%
Sales and Office:00.00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00.00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:00.00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:256100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $38,200, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $38,200. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,038), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 71.58% (82.35% with a mortgage, 17.65% free-and-clear) and renters 28.42% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 19.49%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$0$0$111,400$87,500$83,400$83,500$74,800$0$0$32,800$33,000$32,900$38,200
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:00.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:27100.00%
Total:27100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):5658.95%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1212.63%
Renter Occupied:2728.42%
Total Occupied Housing Units:95100%

Occupied Housing Units:9580.51%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):2319.49%
Total Housing Units:118100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:6252.54%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:5647.46%
Total Housing Units:118100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 7.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 87.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 10.30%, which is on par with the state rate (8.10%). Public coverage is 23.00%, which is generally lower than the state rate (45.80%). The share of people in poverty is 65.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 65.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 19.20 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (64.47%). College enrollment is 35.53%, which is on par with the state rate (24.00%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:6212.47%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):13927.97%
Some college, no degree:26052.31%
Associate's degree:00.00%
Bachelor's degree:367.24%
Graduate or professional degree:00.00%
Total:497100%
High school or higher:43587.53%
Bachelor's degree or higher:367.24%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:27168.26%
Public Insurance:8721.91%
No Insurance:399.82%
Total:397100%
Has Health Insurance:35890.18%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty0.0%0.0%0.0%24.7%24.6%29.4%42.5%85.3%84.2%100.0%84.7%81.6%65.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00.00%
High school (grades 9-12):4964.47%
College or graduate school:2735.53%
Total:76100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):4964.47%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 70082 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 10 people with an annual payroll of $580,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:159Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:5Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$126,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$580,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:10Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 70082 is located in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, within the New Orleans-Metairie, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 35380) and Louisiana's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 988,763 people, about 0.08% of whom live in ZIP Code 70082. It covers 11.377 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.129 sq mi.

CBSA Name:New Orleans-Metairie, LASource: Census
CBSA Number:35380Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:988,763Source: Census
MSA:New Orleans, LA MSASource: Census
Land Area:11.377 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.129 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:4030.23 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2261440Source: Census
Place Name:Pointe a la Hache CDP; LouisianaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


70083 | | 70081

Schools in ZIP Code 70082


We could not locate which school district 70082 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

South Plaquemines Elementary School 218 School Rd
Port Sulphur, LA 70083
District: Plaquemines Parish School DistrictNearby
Phoenix High School 12700 Hwy 23
Braithwaite, LA 70040
District: Plaquemines Parish School DistrictNearby
South Plaquemines High School 34121 Highway 23
Buras, LA 70041
District: Plaquemines Parish School DistrictNearby
Belle Chasse Middle School 13476 Highway 23
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
District: Plaquemines Parish School DistrictNearby
Belle Chasse Academy 100 Fifth Street Nas JRB
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
District: UnknownNearby
Lynn Oaks School 1 Lynn Oaks Dr
Braithwaite, LA 70040
District: Private SchoolNearby
Arden Cahill Academy 3101 Wall Blvd
Gretna, LA 70056
District: Private SchoolNearby
Muslim Academy 440 Realty Dr
Gretna, LA 70056
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 70082


University Of Holy Cross 4123 Woodland Drive
New Orleans, LA 70131-7399
Type: Post Secondary
My Le's Beauty College 601 Terry Parkway Ste. A
Gretna, LA 70056
Type: Post Secondary
Nunez Community College 3710 Paris Rd
Chalmette, LA 70043
Type: Post Secondary
Stevensons Academy Of Hair Design 401 Opelousas Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70114
Type: Post Secondary
Relay Graduate School Of Education - New Orleans 639 Loyola Ave, Suite 1860
New Orleans, LA 70113
Type: Post Secondary
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans 433 Bolivar St
New Orleans, LA 70112-2223
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on November 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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