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Arabi, LA
Census-designated place in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 70032.
Population
4,625
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
2,635
ZIP codes
1
Arabi and its ZIP codes
Arabi at a glance
- Arabi is about 25 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,813, 6% below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $225,500 (4% above Louisiana) and median rent is $981 a month.
Local data for Arabi, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Arabi, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,813
Poverty rate
21.7%
Median home value
$225,500
Median rent
$981/mo
Homeownership
68.7%
Bachelor's or higher
26.9%
Median age
37.7
Average commute
27.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (669), French Americans (633), Italian Americans (549).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Bernard Parish. PPP loans are for Arabi.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,924
11,268 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,043
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$209M
FY 2026, $4,782 per person
PPP loans
$4.4M
180 loans, 670 jobs reported
How people get to work
Arabi, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.6%
- Carpooled11.1%
- Public transit1.9%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 27.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Arabi, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
259
Countywide, mostly excessive heat
Flood insurance policies
8,351
56.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 44°F
70.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Arabi, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.1%
U.S. 33.3% +8.8 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
21.0%
U.S. 12.8% +8.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Arabi
1 in or overlapping Arabi. Population shown
Cities near Arabi
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChalmetteCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 7.2 |
| TerrytownCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 3.7 |
| GretnaCity | 4.7 mi | 4 |
| MerauxCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 4.1 |
| New OrleansCity | 5.4 mi | 169.5 |
| TimberlaneCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1.5 |
| HarveyCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 6.5 |
| VioletCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 3.9 |
| Belle ChasseCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 8.2 |
| WoodmereCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 3.7 |
| MarreroCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 7.2 |
| New Orleans StationCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 5.2 |
| PoydrasCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 3.9 |
| JeffersonCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 2.7 |
| WestwegoCity | 9.5 mi | 3.1 |
| EstelleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Arabi, LA in?
- Arabi is in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Arabi, LA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Arabi include 70032.
- What is the population of Arabi, LA?
- About 4,625 people live in Arabi, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Arabi?
- Nearby places include Chalmette (2.2 mi), Terrytown (4.2 mi), Gretna (4.7 mi), Meraux (5.2 mi), New Orleans (5.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023