70043 ZIP Code
Chalmette, Louisiana
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 70043 |
| City/Town: | Chalmette |
| County: | St. Bernard |
| State: | Louisiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 22,192 |
| Median Household Income: | $55,655 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,775 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,726 |
| Median Home Value: | $192,800 |
| Land Area: | 9.1 sq miles
23.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.4 sq miles
8.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 29.9562, -89.9644 |
Population Information (70043 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,192 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,947 | 49.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,245 | 50.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,512 | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,957 | 8.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,398 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,464 | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,326 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,666 | 16.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,315 | 14.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,387 | 10.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,292 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,326 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,584 | 7.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 625 | 2.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 340 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (70043 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $192,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,047 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,726 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,902 | 90.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 824 | 9.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,849 | 61.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,053 | 38.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (70043 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,535 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 867 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,702 | 11.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,039 | 27.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,436 | 30.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,302 | 9.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,455 | 10.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 734 | 5.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 82.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (70043 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $55,655 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $74,093 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $62,292 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,775 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (70043 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,271 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,260 | 90.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 970 | 9.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,769 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,165 | 77.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,438 | 15.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 632 | 6.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 25 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (70043 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,944 | 62.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,935 | 26.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 99 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 641 | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 212 | 1.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,361 | 6.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,001 | 4.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,905 | 8.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 404 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 23 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 154 | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,324 | 6.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (70043 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 763 | 9.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 435 | 5.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 899 | 11.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 813 | 10.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 799 | 10.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,240 | 15.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,096 | 13.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,064 | 13.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 348 | 4.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 445 | 5.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (70043 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,591 | 82.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 666 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 27 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 85 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 223 | 2.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 475 | 5.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (70043 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 166 | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 849 | 9.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 550 | 5.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 224 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,273 | 13.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 603 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 122 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 385 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,001 | 10.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,607 | 17.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,454 | 15.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 460 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 566 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (70043 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 25.6% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (70043 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 19,740 | 89.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,960 | 44.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,668 | 52.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,228 | 10.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (70043 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,091 | 77.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,091 | 26.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,254 | 15.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 724 | 9.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 155 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,861 | 23.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (70043 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,774 | 66.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,003 | 11.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 593 | 6.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 421 | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 295 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 174 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 184 | 2.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 228 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 54 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (70043 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 692 | 7.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,225 | 14.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 702 | 8.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,093 | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,088 | 23.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,544 | 17.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,028 | 11.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 186 | 2.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 156 | 1.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (70043 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 140 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 374 | 4.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,784 | 31.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,992 | 45.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,154 | 13.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 282 | 3.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (70043 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,844 | 48.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 34 | 0.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,995 | 50.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 29 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (70043 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 524 | 6.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,191 | 40.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,106 | 39.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,081 | 13.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (70043 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 183 | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 335 | 6.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 716 | 14.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,392 | 28.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,743 | 35.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 418 | 8.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 35 | 0.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 27 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (70043 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,379 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $399 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,047 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.88 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.63 | 2.38 |
Households (70043 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,902 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,974 | 37.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,228 | 15.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,675 | 21.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,598 | 32.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,062 | 38.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,904 | 24.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.78 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.35 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (70043 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,501 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,672 | 43.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,334 | 39.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 347 | 4.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 995 | 11.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,393 | 39.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (70043 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,995 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 511 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 360 | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,615 | 43.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,290 | 21.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,219 | 20.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (70043 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 16,348 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 773 | 4.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 21,968 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,635 | 16.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 353 | 9.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,229 | 61.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,053 | 29.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (70043 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,342 | 91.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,541 | 6.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 784 | 50.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 749 | 48.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 129 | 8.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 8 | 0.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (70043 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,042 | 94.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 38 | 0.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,150 | 3026.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,150 | 3026.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,150 | 3026.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 49 | 128.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 23 | 60.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 725 | 1907.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 8 | 21.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (70043 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,680 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,535 | 89.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,145 | 10.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,383 | 6.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 182 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 399 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 181 | 0.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (70043 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,902 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,114 | 90.0% | 89.4% |
Chalmette, LA70043