| City: | Saint Benedict, Louisiana |
| City Alias: | St Benedict |
| Parish: | Saint Tammany Parish |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:57:59 AM |
| Population: | 221 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 985 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 30.5264, -90.1128 |
| Land Area: | 0.047 sq mi |
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The post office serves residents who access the area via River Road, the only street with mail service recorded in ZIP+4 data. With just one PO Box on record and rural carrier routes handling delivery, the postal footprint is minimal. This isn't a traditional town with neighborhoods or commercial districts. It's a riverside location where seasonal populations and limited permanent residents rely on rural mail service from Covington-area postal operations.
Neighboring areas like Savannah (1.3 miles), Covington Point (1.8 miles), and North Covington provide the amenities and services that this location lacks. The extremely low household count means there's no retail base or permanent infrastructure. Census records show just 1 business establishment with 89 employees, suggesting a specialized facility rather than typical small-town commerce. The young median age (22.4 years) combined with institutional population characteristics hints at a camp, retreat center, or seasonal education facility.
River Road is the sole named street in postal records, serving as the access route to this seasonal riverside location along the Tchefuncte River north of Covington.
ZIP Code 70457 has 221 residents and 0 households. The median age is 22.4 years, significantly younger than the state (38.1) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 85.5% male and 14.5% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.5%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (70.1%, much higher than the state average of 57.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (31.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.7%, which is much higher than the state average (6.9%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than the state average (3.1%).
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| 2020 Population: | 221Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 143Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 4,702.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 0Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 0.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 0.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 143 | 169 | 131 | 143 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 221 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 22.4
Male Median Age: 22.6
Female Median Age: 20.8
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 108 | 30 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 127 | 31 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| White: | 155 | 55.76% |
| Black: | 10 | 3.60% |
| Hispanic:* | 70 | 25.18% |
| Asian: | 3 | 1.08% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 1.08% |
| Hawaiian: | 3 | 1.08% |
| Other: | 34 | 12.23% |
| Total: | 278 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 189 | 85.52% | 22.6 years |
| Females: | 32 | 14.48% | 20.8 years |
| Total: | 221 | 100% | 22.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 134 | 93.71% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 2 | 1.40% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 7 | 6.29% |
| Total Population: | 143 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 134 | 93.71% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 9 | 6.29% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 9.9%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (61.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 13 | 9.15% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 129 | 90.85% |
| Total: | 142 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 4 | 30.77% |
| Service: | 1 | 7.69% |
| Sales and Office: | 8 | 61.54% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 13 | 100% |
In 2024, 76.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 2.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 13 | 20.31% |
| Associate's degree: | 2 | 3.13% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 49 | 76.56% |
| Total: | 64 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 64 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 49 | 76.56% |
| Private Insurance: | 120 | 67.80% |
| Public Insurance: | 54 | 30.51% |
| No Insurance: | 3 | 1.69% |
| Total: | 177 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 174 | 98.31% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 96 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 96 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 70457 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 89 people with an annual payroll of $3,749,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 180Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $903,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $3,749,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 89Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 70457 is located in Saint Tammany Parish, Louisiana, within the Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 43640) and Louisiana's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 70457. It covers 0.047 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 43640Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | New Orleans, LA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.047 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 70457 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.
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 February 1, 2026.