70043 ZIP Code – Chalmette, Louisiana

Located in Chalmette, Louisiana, ZIP code 70043 is a large ZIP code within St. Bernard Parish with a population of approximately 22,192 residents. At $55,655, the median household income here runs near the Louisiana average and below the U.S. average. Median home values of $192,800 are below the national average, with 61.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $1,047, which is near the U.S. average. Housing consists of 78% single-family (increasing), 7% apartments (decreasing), 11% duplex/multi-family.

At 8.7%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. The poverty rate of 24.5% is well above the U.S. average. About 14.7% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. At 34.6, the median age is below the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 70032, 70075, 70131.

ZIP Code 70043 Data

Population 22,192
Median Household Income $55,655
Median Home Value $192,800
Median Rent $1,047
Median Age 34.6
Unemployment Rate 8.7%
Poverty Rate 24.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.7%
State Louisiana

ZIP 70043 vs. Louisiana vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 70043LA Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population22k8,86610k
Median Household Income$55k$55k$73k
Median Home Value$192k$164k$258k
Median Rent$1,047$879$1,088
Median Age34.640.543.2
Unemployment Rate8.7%6.8%5.0%
Poverty Rate24.5%20.6%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher14.7%19.5%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
70032 ARABI 4,296 $49,071
70075 MERAUX 5,112 $65,880
70131 NEW ORLEANS 25,749 $60,157
70117 NEW ORLEANS 25,888 $37,472
70114 NEW ORLEANS 22,010 $40,175