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Barataria, LA

Census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 70036.

Population

544

Land area

4.3sq mi

People per sq mi

127

ZIP codes

1

Barataria and its ZIP codes

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Barataria at a glance

  • Households here earn a median of $78,869 a year, 30% more than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $181,500 (16% below Louisiana).

Local data for Barataria, LA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Barataria, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$78,869

Poverty rate

4.8%

Median home value

$181,500

Homeownership

100.0%

Bachelor's or higher

7.4%

Median age

53.5

Average commute

40.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (223), Italian Americans (110), German Americans (48).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson Parish. PPP loans are for Barataria.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.5%

Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$66,283

186,101 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$65,691

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$6.26B

FY 2026, $14,206 per person

PPP loans

$1.3M

30 loans, 171 jobs reported

Jefferson Parish economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Barataria, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone88.9%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked9.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home1.9%

Average one-way commute: 40.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Barataria, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

413

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

75,564

64.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 43°F

66.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Barataria, LA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.5%

U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts

Diabetes

16.3%

U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts

Smoking

18.6%

U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.3%

U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts

ZIP codes in Barataria

1 in or overlapping Barataria. Population shown

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Cities near Barataria

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
LafitteCensus-designated place1.3 mi4.8
Jean LafitteTown2.9 mi5.8
EstelleCensus-designated place9.6 mi4.6
New Orleans StationCensus-designated place10 mi5.2
WoodmereCensus-designated place10 mi3.7
Belle ChasseCensus-designated place12 mi8.2
MarreroCensus-designated place12 mi7.2
HarveyCensus-designated place13 mi6.5
TimberlaneCensus-designated place13 mi1.5
WestwegoCity14 mi3.1
GretnaCity14 mi4
TerrytownCensus-designated place14 mi3.7
AvondaleCensus-designated place15 mi5.6
Bridge CityCensus-designated place16 mi4.2
PoydrasCensus-designated place17 mi3.9
JeffersonCensus-designated place18 mi2.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Barataria, LA in?
Barataria is in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
What ZIP codes are in Barataria, LA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Barataria include 70036.
What is the population of Barataria, LA?
About 544 people live in Barataria, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Barataria?
Nearby places include Lafitte (1.3 mi), Jean Lafitte (2.9 mi), Estelle (9.6 mi), New Orleans Station (10 mi), Woodmere (10 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023