70090 ZIP Code
Vacherie, Louisiana
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 70090 |
| City/Town: | Vacherie |
| County: | St. James |
| State: | Louisiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 7,513 |
| Median Household Income: | $58,534 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,223 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,313 |
| Median Home Value: | $167,700 |
| Land Area: | 79.0 sq miles
204.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 4.0 sq miles
10.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 29.9693, -90.7011 |
Population Information (70090 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 7,513 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,455 | 46.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,058 | 54.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 557 | 7.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 331 | 4.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 307 | 4.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 526 | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 512 | 6.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,050 | 14.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 899 | 12.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 790 | 10.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 527 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 692 | 9.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 762 | 10.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 495 | 6.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 65 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (70090 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $167,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $656 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,313 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,870 | 86.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 443 | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,177 | 75.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 693 | 24.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (70090 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 5,280 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 140 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 662 | 12.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,096 | 39.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 909 | 17.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 467 | 8.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 593 | 11.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 413 | 7.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (70090 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $58,534 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $75,627 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $75,822 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,223 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (70090 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,545 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,319 | 93.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 226 | 6.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,697 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,513 | 75.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 638 | 19.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 168 | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (70090 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 2,991 | 39.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,227 | 56.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 46 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 153 | 2.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 96 | 1.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 158 | 2.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 296 | 3.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 212 | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 84 | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (70090 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 92 | 3.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 200 | 7.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 396 | 13.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 264 | 9.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 383 | 13.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 395 | 13.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 350 | 12.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 423 | 14.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 190 | 6.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 177 | 6.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (70090 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,597 | 78.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 406 | 12.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 19 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 15 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 6 | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 156 | 4.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 32.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (70090 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 71 | 2.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 273 | 8.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 670 | 20.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 40 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 384 | 11.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 300 | 9.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 19 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 75 | 2.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 256 | 7.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 854 | 25.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 48 | 1.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 122 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 207 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (70090 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.1% | 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 (70090 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 6,897 | 91.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 4,537 | 60.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,359 | 44.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 616 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (70090 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,020 | 70.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,136 | 39.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 856 | 29.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 211 | 7.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 107 | 3.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 374 | 13.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (70090 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,069 | 62.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 11 | 0.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 189 | 5.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 37 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 59 | 1.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 919 | 27.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 29 | 0.9% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (70090 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 9 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 485 | 14.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 409 | 12.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 394 | 11.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 612 | 18.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 596 | 18.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 443 | 13.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 159 | 4.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 108 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 98 | 3.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (70090 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 28 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 140 | 4.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 711 | 21.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,863 | 56.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 476 | 14.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 95 | 2.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (70090 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 956 | 33.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 9 | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,905 | 66.4% | 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: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (70090 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 328 | 11.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 977 | 34.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 899 | 31.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 666 | 23.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (70090 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 331 | 15.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 217 | 10.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 420 | 19.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 356 | 16.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 560 | 25.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 288 | 13.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 5 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (70090 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,434 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $357 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $656 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.74 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.22 | 2.38 |
Households (70090 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,870 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,290 | 44.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 405 | 14.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 437 | 15.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,049 | 36.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 892 | 31.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 978 | 34.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.62 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.13 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (70090 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,805 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,113 | 39.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,376 | 49.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 91 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 193 | 6.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,324 | 47.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (70090 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,537 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 200 | 13.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 73 | 4.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 443 | 28.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 420 | 27.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 401 | 26.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (70090 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,025 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 204 | 3.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 7,513 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 906 | 12.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 21 | 2.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 475 | 52.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 410 | 45.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (70090 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,027 | 93.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 329 | 4.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 136 | 41.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 193 | 58.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 32 | 9.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (70090 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 7,403 | 98.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 3 | 0.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 110 | 3666.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 110 | 3666.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 110 | 3666.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 110 | 3666.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (70090 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,956 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,564 | 94.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 392 | 5.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 172 | 2.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 220 | 3.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (70090 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,870 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,448 | 85.3% | 89.4% |
Vacherie, LA70090